With the extension of service time, infrastructure is in growing urgency for repair and
reinforcement due to its deterioration in safety and durability over the years. Normal cement …

Among all building materials, concrete is the most commonly used—and there is a
staggering demand for it. However, as we strive to build taller structures with improved …

The tensile strain capacity of concrete under uniaxial tension is investigated using the direct
tension test method. The adopted method of testing improves the weak bond strength …

Shrinkage Cracking Characteristics of Concrete Using Ring Specimens Search Subscribe
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High strength concrete (HSC) containing silica fume (SF) is widely utilized in construction
practices, and its cracking resistance attracts considerable attentions. Previous studies …

High-performance concrete (HPC) generally experiences rather high autogenous shrinkage.
If restrained, residual tensile stress will be induced which may be sufficient to cause …

This study visualizes the evolution of crack patterns for simply-supported RC beams under
static and impact loadings using the techniques of DIC and high-speed camera. At relatively …

One of the biggest obstacles to using crumb rubber (CR) in cementitious composites for
structural applications is its adverse effects on mechanical strength. This is caused by the …

Abstract Nano-calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) has been added to high strength concrete
(HSC) to reduce cement usage, control greenhouse gas emissions, increase durability, and …

This study explores a new procedure to determine the stress-strain behaviour of Self-
Compacting Concrete (SCC) under direct uniaxial tension. Special steel claws were …