[HTML][HTML] Experimental study on the strength and durability-related properties of ordinary Portland and rapid hardening Portland cement mortar containing polyurethane …

MSM Al-kahtani, H Zhu, YE Ibrahim… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The durability of cement-based materials plays a significant role in controlling their life cycle.
Bio-based polyurethane (Castor oil) was used to improve the durability and mechanical …

Superabsorbent polymer with excellent water/salt absorbency and water retention, and fast swelling properties for preventing soil water evaporation

H Tian, S Cheng, J Zhen, Z Lei - Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2023 - Springer
In arid areas, the rapid evaporation of water leads to severe water shortage for plant growth.
Superabsorbent polymers have the prospect of preventing water evaporation because of its …

Shrinkage evolution and mechanism of self-curing concrete cooperatively cured with superabsorbent polymers and waterborne epoxy coatings

W Wang, A Shen, J Zhou, Y Cang, X Zhang… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Shrinkage-induced cracking is a common phenomenon in concrete structures. To reduce
concrete shrinkage, herein, a novel curing approach involving the concurrent application of …

The efficiency of hybrid intelligent models to evaluate the effect of the size of sand and clay metakaolin content on various compressive strength ranges of cement …

AA Abdalla, AS Mohammed - Neural Computing and Applications, 2024 - Springer
This research aims to create a reliable model for estimating the compressive strength of
cement mortar amended with metakaolin (MK) ingredients and predicting the impact of MK …

Impact resistance properties of U-shaped fiber-reinforced concrete modified with PU binder

SA Laqsum, H Zhu, SI Haruna, Z Bo… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The inherent brittle characteristic of cement-based composite is considered one of its
shortcomings in concrete structural applications. This study developed U-shaped fiber …

Synergetic effect of superabsorbent polymer and shrinkage reducing admixture on the properties of alkali-activated slag binders

W Al Makhadmeh, A Soliman - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
This research is to investigate the synergistic effects of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) and
shrinkage-reducing admixture (SRA) on autogenous shrinkage, hydration and …

Structural, microstructural, and textural modifications of meringues induced by low-pressure baking process

JB Scolan, E Vennat, B Smaniotto, L Pillard… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to explore the structure of the French meringue using non-conventional
baking equipment able to modify the external pressure during baking. A systematic …

[HTML][HTML] Preparation and properties of metakaolin-fumed-silica geopolymer modified with sodium silicate and potassium silicate activators

JIN Guoya, W Xiaofei, MAO Huimin, JI Shidong… - Chinese Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Geopolymers, which are environmentally friendly materials with aluminosilicates as raw
materials, are expected to replace cement in construction materials. Here, the effect of fumed …

[PDF][PDF] Case Studies in Construction Materials

MSM Al-kahtani, H Zhu, YE Ibrahim, SI Haruna - researchgate.net
The durability of cement-based materials plays a significant role in controlling their life cycle.
Bio-based polyurethane (Castor oil) was used to improve the durability and mechanical …