Concrete-face slabs are the primary anti-permeability structures of the concrete-face rockfill
dam (CFRD), and the resistance of face slab concrete to permeability is the key factor …

Brittle cracking is one of the most important causes of catastrophic destruction in structures
and infrastructures made of cement-based materials. Researchers have tried to reduce the …

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a sudden surge in the production and utilization of
disposable, single-use facial masks has been observed. Delinquency in proper disposal of …

This paper studies the fresh and mechanical properties of high-strength concrete (HSC) by
incorporating recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) of varying sizes and concentrations. The …

Owing to the occurrence of rain and heat during the same period in the Loess Plateau, the
strong dry–wet cycle results in shallow damage such as erosion. As a result, applying new …

In recent years, a great deal of importance has been attached to production based on the
UN's sustainable development goals in the construction sector. Environmental solutions are …

The brittleness of barite aggregates leads to inferior strength and toughness of radiation
shielding concrete with barite aggregates (RSBC), which limits its application in high …

The utilization of waste fly ash and natural jute fiber has drawn attention to producing
sustainable concrete. However, there is a lack of studies to analyze the synergistic effect of …

Polypropylene fiber 1 (PPF) recycled aggregate concrete 2 (RAC) specimens with different
strength grades (C25, C35, and C45) were prepared. Each strength specimen contained …

Globally, significant attempts have been made to properly utilize waste materials and
various by-products as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in the production of …