A comprehensive study of the microstructural properties of ultra-high performance concrete
(UHPC) provides essential information about the underlying causes of its mechanical …

As an available and high-quality supplementary cementing materials (SCMs), Consumption
of Metakaolin (MK) was proposed by many research to replace Portland cement to improve …

Abstract 3D printing is a novel technology that has been introduced to construction industry
and has been found to have numerous potentials including high speed fabrication of …

The hydration reactions of the cement are very complex and there is no single method that
determines these reactions. For this reason, a few supplement techniques for various …

The blended Portland cement, CEM II, is obtained by replacing a part of clinker by an
addition, as described in the EN 197-1 standard. Among the materials cited in this standard …

Numerous research efforts on metakaolin as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM)
have been undertaken in the past 20 years. This material, while relatively expensive mainly …

Abstract 3D printing technology revolutionizes construction by creating custom building
components with increased efficiency and reduced waste. This paper reviews …

The role of industrial byproduct as supplementary cementitious material to partially replace
cement has greatly contributed to sustainable environment. Metakaolin (MK), one of such …

Wood chips ash coming from biomass heating plant is studied as an eco-friendly mineral
admixture in mortar mix design. The raw material was mechanically activated by milling in a …

The effect of metakaolin (MK) and magnesium oxide (MgO) on the flexural strength of ultra-
high performance concrete (UHPC) was investigated. The 0–15 wt% ordinary Portland …