The extant body of literature articulates a noticeable disparity in the susceptibility to cracking
and concomitant material degradation between alkali-activated composites (AAC) and …

Fiber-reinforced polymer composites, reaching a production of approximately 2.56 million
tons in 2023 in Europe, display unique properties, yet they are disposed of at their end of …

The construction industry relies heavily on concrete as a building material. The coarse
aggregate makes up a substantial portion of the volume of concrete. However, the continued …

Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has many advantages compared to traditional concrete.
However, it often suffers from high brittleness that limits its various applications. Reinforcing …

Enhancing energy efficiency and structural capacity are the main objectives of masonry
retrofitting. However, a combined enhancement of both aspects is hardly achievable, as they …

The durability of the mortar has recently been a critical concern, as it inherently contributes
to the overall sustainability and resilience of the structure. This paper aims to address the …

The incorporation of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in the construction industry has
become a crucial pursuit in recent years. Prepreg carbon cloth waste (PCCW), a byproduct …

Due to renovation and fighting in the world, a huge accumulation of construction and
demolition waste is formed. These materials are effectively used as aggregates, but there is …

Recycling of waste plastics (WP) for the development of sustainable composite materials is
one of the effective methods to deal with the problems of the generated plastics wastes. The …

The unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced polymer (UD-CFRP) lacks the modulus of
elasticity and strength in the lateral direction. This study investigates whether matrix resin …