Fracture performance of cementitious composites based on quaternary blended cements

GL Golewski - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study presents test results and in-depth discussion regarding the measurement of the
fracture mechanics parameters of new concrete composites based on quaternary blended …

[HTML][HTML] Engineering properties of ultra-high strength concrete containing sugarcane bagasse and corn stalk ashes

AM Maglad, M Amin, AM Zeyad, BA Tayeh… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Agricultural countries suffer from growth problems of agricultural waste ash (AWA). This
research paper studies the use of AWA as a partial substitute for cement to produce ultra …

The role of pozzolanic activity of siliceous fly ash in the formation of the structure of sustainable cementitious composites

GL Golewski - Sustainable Chemistry, 2022 - mdpi.com
The following article introduces, in a thorough manner, how the chemical pozzolanic
reaction takes place in cement composites containing the fly ash (FA) additive. In the …

[HTML][HTML] Self-compacting concrete containing coarse recycled precast-concrete aggregate and its durability in marine-environment-related tests

F Fiol, V Revilla-Cuesta, C Thomas… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Marine environments are extremely challenging for the long-term durability of concrete. Prior
validation of concrete durability is therefore a prerequisite to guarantee its adequate …

The effects of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on the residual mechanical properties of concrete after exposure to high temperatures

S Ramzi, H Hajiloo - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Fire events remain a severe hazard despite significant progress in the construction industry.
The high-temperature resistance of concrete structures highly depends on the properties of …

On the utilization of rice husk ash in high-performance fiber reinforced concrete (HPFRC) to reduce silica fume content

MM Meraz, NJ Mim, MT Mehedi, EN Farsangi… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The HPFRC refers to a category of fiber-reinforced cement-based materials that have the
remarkable capability to flex and strengthen prior to shattering. At present, research is being …

[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effects of supplementary cementitious materials and compressive strength prediction of concrete using machine learning algorithms with SHAP …

R Karim, MH Islam, SD Datta, A Kashem - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to reduce the CO 2 associated with cement production, this study explored the
potential of rice husk ash (RHA) and fly ash (FA) as supplementary cementitios materials for …

Activity concentration and annual effective dose assessments of radon in SCCs with different mineral additives

HA Bulut, R Şahin - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study was conducted to investigate the hypothesis that radon gas emanation which is
harmful to human health may occur more than standard values in Self-Compacting Concrete …

Radon, Concrete, Buildings and Human Health—A Review Study

HA Bulut, R Şahin - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
A comprehensive evaluation of the results obtained according to the measurement of radon
gas in buildings and concrete, which is the most consumed material in the world after water …

New Approach to Determine the Activity Concentration Index in Cements, Fly Ashes, and Slags on the Basis of Their Chemical Composition

A Caño, JA Suárez-Navarro, F Puertas… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The manufacture of Portland cement entails high energy and environmental costs, and
various solutions have been implemented in recent years to mitigate this negative impact …