3-D printing of concrete: Beyond horizons

MS Khan, F Sanchez, H Zhou - Cement and Concrete Research, 2020 - Elsevier
D printing is a disruptive technology that can have enormous social and economic impacts
in years to come. The technology, which took shape in the 1980's and was initially limited to …

[HTML][HTML] Molecular dynamics simulation in concrete research: A systematic review of techniques, models and future directions

S Barbhuiya, BB Das - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the application of molecular dynamics
simulation in concrete research. The study addresses the background and significance of …

Understanding the role of carbon nanotubes in low carbon sulfoaluminate cement-based composite

K Cui, D Lu, T Jiang, J Zhang, Z Jiang, G Zhang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have excellent mechanical properties and outstanding aspect
ratios, which could remarkably impact the concrete's properties. This research investigates …

Artificial-intelligence-led revolution of construction materials: From molecules to Industry 4.0

XQ Wang, P Chen, CL Chow, D Lau - Matter, 2023 - cell.com
Industry 4.0 promotes the transformation of manufacturing industry to intelligence, which
demands advances in materials, devices, and systems of the construction industry …

Insights into the thermal effect on the fracture toughness of calcium silicate hydrate grains: A reactive molecular dynamics study

Y Zhang, S Zhang, X Jiang, Q Chen, Z Jiang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cement-based materials behave with brittle properties at the macro scale. By contrast, at the
nanoscale, its main phase, the calcium silicate hydrate (C–S–H) grain, shows better ductility …

Unraveling disadhesion mechanism of epoxy/CSH interface under aggressive conditions

D Hou, Q Yang, P Wang, Z Jin, M Wang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
Almost all FRP-reinforced concrete exposed to the marine environment are susceptible to
durability deficiencies due to failure of the FRP/epoxy/concrete interface, especially the …

Effect of calcium leaching on the fracture properties of concrete

W Zhang, D Shi, Z Shen, X Wang, L Gan… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, acceleration leaching and three-point bending (TPB) tests were performed on
single-notched TPB beam specimens to explore the evolution of the fracture properties of …

Combined effects of nano-silica and silica fume on the mechanical behavior of recycled aggregate concrete

T Yunchao, C Zheng, F Wanhui, N Yumei… - Nanotechnology …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is an environmentally friendly material. However, owing
to inherent characteristics of the recycled aggregate (RA), it is difficult to promote and apply it …

Developing green and sustainable concrete in integrating with different urban wastes

H Chen, CL Chow, D Lau - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Urban waste accumulation has changed the landscape of cities through environmental
pollution. This detrimental change is pushing the development of advanced and green …

Green concrete: By-products utilization and advanced approaches

A Al-Mansour, CL Chow, L Feo, R Penna, D Lau - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
The popularity of concrete has been accompanied with dreadful consumptions that have led
to huge carbon footprint in our environment. The exhaustion of natural resources is not yet …