Fracture mechanics of polymer concretes: A review
MH Niaki - Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the main advantages of polymer concrete (PC) composites compared to ordinary
cement concretes is having much higher fracture toughness and fracture energy. In this …
cement concretes is having much higher fracture toughness and fracture energy. In this …
CT scanning of internal crack mechanism and strength behavior of cement-fiber-tailings matrix composites
S Cao, E Yilmaz, Z Yin, G Xue, W Song… - Cement and Concrete …, 2021 - Elsevier
This paper deals the relationship between compressive strength and internal crack
formation (eg, crack width and volume) of cement-fiber-tailings matrix composites (CFTMC) …
formation (eg, crack width and volume) of cement-fiber-tailings matrix composites (CFTMC) …
[HTML][HTML] A decade review of research trends using waste materials in the building and construction industry: a pathway towards a circular economy
R Haigh - Waste, 2023 - mdpi.com
The construction industry is among the most prominent contributors to global resource
consumption, waste production, and greenhouse gas emissions. A pivotal step toward …
consumption, waste production, and greenhouse gas emissions. A pivotal step toward …
Hybrid steel/glass fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete considering packing factor: Mechanical and durability characteristics
This study intends to determine the effect of fiber type and aggregate content on hardened
and durability properties of self-consolidating concrete. Steel, glass, and steel/glass hybrid …
and durability properties of self-consolidating concrete. Steel, glass, and steel/glass hybrid …
Effects of alkaline and acid solutions on glass/epoxy composites
Composite structures can be exposed to a range of corrosive environments during their in-
service life, which causes degradation in terms of material properties. The effect of alkaline …
service life, which causes degradation in terms of material properties. The effect of alkaline …
[HTML][HTML] Accelerated environmental ageing study of polyester/glass fiber reinforced composites (GFRPCs)
DE Mouzakis, H Zoga, C Galiotis - Composites part B: engineering, 2008 - Elsevier
The failure of polymer matrix composites upon exposure to the environment has been
assessed in the present study. In order to investigate the combined action of temperature …
assessed in the present study. In order to investigate the combined action of temperature …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of corrosive environments on properties of pultruded GFRP plates
P Feng, J Wang, Y Wang, D Loughery, D Niu - Composites Part B …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composites have low permeability and
high corrosion resistance. In recent years, as the use of GFRP in applications requiring high …
high corrosion resistance. In recent years, as the use of GFRP in applications requiring high …
Durability of epoxy polymer and ordinary cement concrete in aggressive environments
P Ghassemi, V Toufigh - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Polymer concrete is well-known for quick repairing of concrete structures and pavement.
However, there are relatively few studies on the durability of epoxy polymer concrete (EPC) …
However, there are relatively few studies on the durability of epoxy polymer concrete (EPC) …
Effect of alkali-resistant glass fiber and silica fume on mechanical and shrinkage properties of cement-based mortars
H Chen, P Wang, J Pan, AS Lawi, Y Zhu - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced concrete is widely applied owing to its significant mechanical properties
and great resistance to cracking. However, the alkaline environment of pore solutions …
and great resistance to cracking. However, the alkaline environment of pore solutions …
Effects of thermal cycles on mechanical properties of an optimized polymer concrete
The aim of this study is the design, fabrication and experimentally characterization of an
optimized polymer concrete (PC). To this end, three factors, namely: the aggregate size …
optimized polymer concrete (PC). To this end, three factors, namely: the aggregate size …