Deterioration of concrete under the coupling effects of freeze–thaw cycles and other actions: A review

R Wang, Q Zhang, Y Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In cold regions, the action of freeze–thaw (FT) cycles is regarded as the main cause of
concrete deterioration. The coupling actions between FT cycles and chemical actions, such …

[HTML][HTML] Durability performance of geopolymer concrete: A review

LS Wong - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Geopolymer concrete is produced from the geopolymerization process, in which molecules
known as oligomers integrate to form geopolymer networks with covalent bonding. Its …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of different curing methods on the compressive strength of ultra-high-performance concrete: A comprehensive review

H Hamada, A Alattar, B Tayeh, F Yahaya… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a distinguishing material used in new
construction and conjunction with conventional concrete. However, some issues limit the …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable application of coal bottom ash as fine aggregates in concrete: A comprehensive review

H Hamada, A Alattar, B Tayeh, F Yahaya… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The significant sustainability awareness in the construction industry coupled with the need
for the industry to reduce its negative environmental impacts has resulted in the use of …

Durability and microstructure of cementitious composites under the complex environment: Synergistic effects of nano-SiO2 and polyvinyl alcohol fiber

C Wang, P Zhang, J Guo, J Wang, T Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
As the most commonly used construction material for marine buildings, cementitious
composites are exposed to a complex environment of coupled action of relative humidity …

Durability of cementitious materials in seawater environment: A review on chemical interactions, hardened-state properties and environmental factors

MZY Ting, Y Yi - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Global warming-induced sea level rise exacerbates the deterioration of maritime structures
and imperils their long-term durability. Cementitious materials such as ordinary Portland …

A review on the deterioration of mechanical and durability performance of marine-concrete under the scouring action

D Ma, M Zhang, J Cui - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Scouring action is recognized as one of the primary causes of the degradation of marine
concrete in tidal and splash zones. It is not ignored that the deterioration of marine concrete …

Investigation of the durability of eco-friendly concrete material incorporating artificial lightweight fine aggregate and pozzolanic minerals under dual sulfate attack

Y Zhang, Y Hua, X Zhu - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Sulfate erosion, as one of the most aggressive environmental attack, can cause severe
damage to concrete infrastructures. This study examined the durability of an eco-friendly …

Chloride penetration of concrete exposed to dry-wet cycle with various dry-wet ratios and temperature

C Chen, L Wang, R Liu, P Zhu, H Liu, X Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Numerous factors influence the concrete performance in dry-wet cycle environment, with dry-
wet ratio and temperature being particularly significant. In this paper, the effect of dry-wet …

Numerical and experimental investigation of coupled capillary suction and chloride penetration in unsaturated concrete under cyclic drying-wetting condition

J Bao, R Zheng, J Wei, P Zhang, S Xue, Z Liu - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Understanding the simultaneous transport mechanism of water and chloride in unsaturated
concrete under cyclic drying-wetting condition plays a crucial role in assessing the service …