The rapid development of infrastructure imposes high requirements on the performances of
building materials especially on strength and ductility. The combination of high tensile strain …

Synthetic fibres such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyethylene (PE)
in both virgin and recycled forms have been widely employed in cementitious composites …

As a typical cellular lightweight material, foam concrete is produced by mixing cement,
water, aggregate and a suitable foaming agent and has a density usually below 1600 kg/m3 …

The results of the impact of cement type and expanded vermiculite powder (EVP) on the
thermal, mechanical characteristics and durability of lightweight mortars at high temperature …

The conservation of natural resources, efficient use of industrial side-streams, and reduction
of environmental impacts are the main targets of the construction sector worldwide …

Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3), enhanced through reactions with volcanic ash and
the interaction between limestone and clay, significantly improves the performance of …

The paper presents an analysis of the effective use of a mixture of steel sludge (S1) and slag
(S2) from the converter process of steel production for the production of cement mortars …

This study investigates incorporating waste crumb rubber as a cost-effective aggregate in
concrete to improve properties and address environmental concerns. Using the Taguchi …

The recycling of waste materials has become an important topic worldwide. Wastes can be
effectively used in concrete to improve its characteristics. This study aimed to research …

Strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCCs) are durable, ductile, fiber-reinforced
cement-based materials. While fly ash (FA) is often used to partially replace Portland cement …