Methods for Evaluating pozzolanic reactivity in calcined clays: a review

VD Pinheiro, J Alexandre, GC Xavier, MT Marvila… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
The search for alternative materials to replace ordinary Portland cement has been the object
of work that enhances the investigation of the use of pozzolanic materials and the reduction …

[HTML][HTML] Systematic review on the use of waste foundry sand as a partial replacement of natural sand in concrete

G García, R Cabrera, J Rolón, R Pichardo… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Waste foundry sand (WFS) is a by-product of the metal casting process, which constitutes a
sustainable solution as a replacement for natural sand (NS) in the production of concrete …

Evaluating sustainable colored mortars reinforced with fly ash: a comprehensive study on physical and mechanical properties under high-temperature exposure

ZF Akbulut, S Guler, F Osmanoğlu, MR Kıvanç, M Khan - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
This research primarily delves into a comprehensive investigation concerning the synergistic
effects of fly ash (FA) with yellow pigment (YP) and red pigment (RP) in the workability …

Effect of recycled foundry sand on the workability and mechanical properties of mortar

G García Del Angel, JA Sainz-Aja, P Tamayo… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Modern society requires a large number of metal components manufactured by sand
casting, which involves the generation of a waste product known as Used Foundry Sand …

Exploring the flowability, physical, and mechanical properties of eco-friendly colored cement mortars with metakaolin under sulfuric (H2SO4) and nitric acid (HNO3) …

ZF Akbulut, S Guler, F Osmanoglu, MR Kıvanç… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This article aims to investigate the flowability, physical, mechanical, and durability properties
of metakaolin (MK)-added colored cement mortars exposed to the effects of H 2 SO 4 sulfuric …

[HTML][HTML] Performance evaluation of pigmented fair-faced concrete under various environments: Mechanical properties, apparent properties, and color stability

Z Li, J Mao, H Tao, Z He, Y Xie, J Li - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fair-faced concrete is green concrete that is directly decorated by its texture. For a more
stunning visual impact, pigmented fair-faced concrete with more colors on the surface is …

Recycling of Egyptian Shammi Corn Stalks for Maintaining Sustainable Cement Industry: Scoring on Sustainable Development Goals

F Qasem, M Sharaan, M Fujii, M Nasr - Recycling, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study focuses on recycling Shammi corn stalks in the cement industries, further
avoiding air and soil pollution caused by their improper disposal. This crop residue was …

Associated Effects of Sodium Chloride and Dihydrate Gypsum on the Mechanical Performance and Hydration Properties of Slag-Based Geopolymer

Q Shen, B Li, W He, X Meng, Y Shen - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The associated effect of sodium chloride and dihydrate gypsum on the mechanical
performance of a slag-based geopolymer activated by quicklime was investigated by …

Utilization of Used Foundry Sand in the Development of Sustainable Concrete Mortars

M Baldania - 2023 IEEE 11th Region 10 Humanitarian …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Cement-based composites have been explored for several modifications by the addition of
the waste materials or as the replacement of the conventional constituents. All three major …

Emerging Housing Studies Trends

RA Danladi, DK Ahadzie, E Badu… - SUSTAINABLE …, 2024 - books.google.com
Emerging Housing Studies Trends Page 8 Emerging Housing Studies Trends in Sub-Saharan
Africa: Bibliometric Analysis Check for updates RA Danladi, DK Ahadzie, E. Badu, and G. Nani …