To reduce the life-cycle carbon emissions of cementitious composites, potential pathways
are to use more low-carbon raw materials, enhance the composites' performance and further …

In this work, a field study was conducted to evaluate the curing effectiveness of concrete
slabs cured by air and compound. Two non-destructive testing methods including ground …

Air-entraining agent (AEA) was first used in concrete in 1930's to improve freezing–thawing
resistance of concrete. After about 90 years of experience, many debates have been raised …

The pozzolanic activity of colloidal nano-silica (CNS) can promote cement hydration, thereby
improving the performance of the cement-based materials. However, the CNS itself presents …

This study was conducted to investigate the internal curing effect of the colloidal nano silica
(CNS) in concrete. Various dosages of the CNS at 0%, 0.3%, 0.6%, and 1.0% were …

The present study investigates the impact of colloidal nano silica (CNS) on the freeze-thaw
durability of concrete, with a particular focus on understanding the fundamental mechanism …

The quality of the interface between new and existing concrete is a crucial factor that
significantly affects the effectiveness of concrete patching and rehabilitation. This transitional …

Air-entraining agent (AEA) has been used for decades to improve cementitious materials'
freezing–thawing resistance. However, the strength reduction and durability degradation …

Fine aggregates are the main ingredients that control the success of the preparation and
performance of strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCCs). Worldwide deserts can …

Alkali–silica reaction (ASR), a chemical reaction occurring in concrete between reactive
siliceous minerals in some aggregates and alkalis in the concrete pore solution, can …