Over the past few decades, as demand for minerals and metals has increased, the amount
and volume of wastes and tailings has also increased dramatically. The management and …

Concrete is the material most produced by humanity. Its popularity is mainly based on its low
production cost and great structural design flexibility. Its operational and ambient loadings …

In this study, the effects of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) content, alkaline
solution to binder (Al/Bi) mass ratio, sodium silicate solution to sodium hydroxide solution …

It is crucial to monitor the real-time strength development of early-age concrete, which is
related to the structure safety and construction efficiency of concrete. This paper proposed a …

Strength of concrete is a primary criterion in selecting this material for a particular
application. This construction material gains strength over a long period of time after …

At early ages of concrete structures, strength monitoring is important to determine the
structures' readiness for service. Piezoelectric-based strength monitoring methods provide …

The use of aluminium waste (AW) and sawdust ash (SDA) in concrete was evaluated in this
study where the cement ratio was partially replaced by fractions of AW and SDA introduced …

Cement is a crucial material for modern infrastructure and is mainly used as a structural
material worldwide. Recently, the development of cementitious materials with accessional …

Piezoelectric cement is a 0–3 type cement-based piezoelectric composite comprising 50%
lead zirconate titanate (PZT) particles. Piezoelectric cement sensors, which are based on the …

Concrete is a cost-effective construction material widely used in various building
infrastructure projects. High-performance concrete, characterized by strength and durability …