3D printed concrete for large-scale buildings: An overview of rheology, printing parameters, chemical admixtures, reinforcements, and economic and environmental …

MT Souza, IM Ferreira, EG de Moraes, L Senff… - Journal of Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper provides a comprehensive survey of current technological challenges and
prospects for 3D printing technology with concrete applied to large-scale buildings. This …

Role of chemical admixtures on 3D printed Portland cement: Assessing rheology and buildability

MT Souza, IM Ferreira, EG de Moraes, L Senff… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Concretes intended for printing need specific rheological properties that are not found in
traditional ones. Printable concretes must have as much consistency as possible and, at the …

Development of a sustainable concrete incorporated with effective microorganism and fly Ash: Characteristics and modeling studies

GF Huseien, ARM Sam, HA Algaifi… - Construction and Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
The demand of highly sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials with low energy
consumption and carbon emission has ever been increasing globally. In this rationale, some …

High-and ultra-high-performance concrete produced with sulfate-resisting cement and steel microfiber: Autogenous shrinkage, fresh-state, mechanical properties and …

F Roberti, VF Cesari, PR de Matos, F Pelisser… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
High-performance concrete (HPC) and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) are cement-
based composites that present improved mechanical performance and durability. However …

Durability performance of modified concrete incorporating fly ash and effective microorganism

GF Huseien, ZH Joudah, NHA Khalid, ARM Sam… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Environmentally sustainable construction materials with reduced carbon footprint have ever-
growing demand worldwide. Based on this factor, some modified cement concrete mixtures …

Effect of acid activation on the mechanical and shrinkage properties of cement-based materials

Z Xu, Y Ji, Y Zhao, S Xu, Z Zhang, F Gao… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Effect of acid activation on compressive strength, shrinkage, microstructure and
hydration process of cement-based materials is studied by adding acid activator to them …

Synergistic effects of ettringite-based expansive agent and polypropylene fiber on early-age anti-shrinkage and anti-cracking properties of mortars

Z Yu, Y Zhao, H Ba, M Liu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Effects of the ettringite-based expansive agent (EA) and polypropylene (PP) fiber on
early-age anti-shrinkage and anti-cracking behaviors of mortar are comprehensively …

Effective microorganisms and glass nanopowders from waste bottle inclusion on early strength and microstructure properties of high-volume fly-ash-based concrete

AM Onaizi, GF Huseien, NHA Shukor Lim, WC Tang… - Biomimetics, 2022 - mdpi.com
In concrete production, the use of high-volume fly ash (FA) as the cement substitute became
interesting to achieve more sustainable and eco-friendly construction materials. However …

Efficacy and short-term safety of COVID-19 vaccines: a cross-sectional study on vaccinated people in the UAE

MA AlHamaidah, N Noureldin, A Yehia, I Alani… - Vaccines, 2022 - mdpi.com
Background: The emergence of COVID-19 has been a major challenge to public health and
the world economy. During a wave of COVID-19, the usage of widespread vaccination …

Synergistic enhancement of industrial grade heavy calcium carbonate, metakaolin, and white Portland cement in white concrete: Performance and microstructure

J liang Xia, Z Jiang, W Zhang, F Leng, J Wang… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
White concrete is an important material for the beautiful appearance and high quality of
modern architecture. However, the rapid development of white concrete was limited by its …