Recent developments of radiation shielding concrete in nuclear and radioactive waste storage facilities–a state of the art review

B Kanagaraj, N Anand, AD Andrushia… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Concrete-known for its inert properties-plays a pivotal role in nuclear and radioactive waste
storage, providing a robust barrier against radiation. Blended concrete made up of …

Multiscale microstructure and micromechanical properties of alkali-activated concrete: A critical review

W Tu, M Zhang - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) as a promising sustainable
concrete, it is vital to thoroughly understand the microstructural characteristics and …

A novel development of HPC without cement: Mechanical properties and sustainability evaluation

H Mostafaei, H Bahmani, D Mostofinejad… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the current study, a new type of high-performance concrete (HPC) called HPC-CAS
(calcium oxide-activated slag) is presented. The HPC-CAS is made from calcium oxide …

[HTML][HTML] A novel high-performance concrete based on calcium oxide-activated materials reinforced with different fibers

H Bahmani, D Mostofinejad - Developments in the Built Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a high-performance concrete based on calcium oxide-activated materials (HPC-
CAM) was developed and studied. Calcium chloride and calcium nitrate additives were used …

Sustainability evaluation of a concrete gravity dam: Life cycle assessment, carbon footprint analysis, and life cycle costing

H Mostafaei, Z Keshavarz, MA Rostampour… - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Exploring the life cycle of infrastructures, like dams, is important for decision-makers since it
allows for evaluating its overall sustainability, and identifying ways to balance the benefits …

[HTML][HTML] Recent research in mechanical properties of geopolymer-based ultra-high-performance concrete: A review

G Murali - Defence Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
Due to the growing need for sustainable and ultra-high-strength construction materials,
scientists have created an innovative ultra-high-performance concrete called Geopolymer …

Influence of steel slag and steel fiber on the mechanical properties, durability, and life cycle assessment of ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete

Z Xu, J Zhang, J Zhang, Q Deng, Z Xue… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The rapid development of global industry has led to the generation of large quantities of
industrial waste, resulting in inefficient resource usage and environmental contamination. To …

A comparative study of calcium hydroxide, calcium oxide, calcined dolomite, and metasilicate as activators for slag-based HPC

H Bahmani, H Mostafaei, B Ghiassi, D Mostofinejad… - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, the mechanical characteristics and microstructure of high-performance
concrete (HPC) were thoroughly investigated and the influences of alkaline earth and …

Strength development and microstructure properties of slag activated with alkaline earth metal ions: a review study

H Bahmani, D Mostofinejad - European Journal of Environmental …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
This article reviews the microstructure properties and strength development of slag activated
with calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, magnesium oxide, barium hydroxide, carbide slag …

[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of environmental, social, and mechanical aspects of high-performance concrete with calcium oxide-activated slag reinforced with basalt …

H Bahmani, D Mostofinejad - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper studied the effects of steel, basalt, and recycled PET fibers on the environmental,
social, and mechanical properties of high-performance concrete (HPC) with calcium oxide …