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 …

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) …

[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 …

Hybrid steel/glass fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete considering packing factor: Mechanical and durability characteristics

JK Ganta, MVS Rao, SS Mousavi, VS Reddy… - Structures, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Effects of alkaline and acid solutions on glass/epoxy composites

AM Amaro, PNB Reis, MA Neto, C Louro - Polymer degradation and …, 2013 - Elsevier
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 …

[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 …

[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 …

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) …

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 …

Effects of thermal cycles on mechanical properties of an optimized polymer concrete

MM Shokrieh, M Heidari-Rarani, M Shakouri… - … and Building Materials, 2011 - Elsevier
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 …