[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive overview of geopolymer composites: A bibliometric analysis and literature review

H Yang, L Liu, W Yang, H Liu, W Ahmad… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cement is the main component of concrete, a widely used building material. Cement
production requires substantial energy, exhausts natural resources, and causes CO 2 …

[HTML][HTML] Fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC): A review

ET Al-Rousan, HR Khalid, MK Rahman - Developments in the Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) is relatively a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete,
which has demonstrated good mechanical performance. Several types of fibers such as …

[HTML][HTML] A scientometric review of waste material utilization in concrete for sustainable construction

W Ahmad, A Ahmad, KA Ostrowski, F Aslam… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
The construction sector has a significant impact on the environment, contributing
significantly to energy consumption, resource depletion, and CO 2 emissions. This sector is …

Comparative study of supervised machine learning algorithms for predicting the compressive strength of concrete at high temperature

A Ahmad, KA Ostrowski, M Maślak, F Farooq… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
High temperature severely affects the nature of the ingredients used to produce concrete,
which in turn reduces the strength properties of the concrete. It is a difficult and time …

Effect of silica-fume content on performance of CaCO3 whisker and basalt fiber at matrix interface in cement-based composites

M Khan, M Cao, A Hussain, SH Chu - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The bond at fiber–matrix interface is considered as one of the most important factors
influencing the performance of fiber reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC). To improve …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable approach of using sugarcane bagasse ash in cement-based composites: A systematic review

W Ahmad, A Ahmad, KA Ostrowski, F Aslam… - Case Studies in …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cement-based composites (CBCs) are the widely used construction materials, and cement
is their main ingredient. The production of cement consumes a considerable amount of …

[HTML][HTML] Investigation the properties of sustainable ultra-high-performance basalt fibre self-compacting concrete incorporating nano agricultural waste under normal …

SA Mostafa, BA Tayeh, I Almeshal - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Producing sustainable concrete using waste materials has a noticeable impact on the
environment. From another aspect, understanding the effect of high temperature on concrete …

Application of advanced machine learning approaches to predict the compressive strength of concrete containing supplementary cementitious materials

W Ahmad, A Ahmad, KA Ostrowski, F Aslam, P Joyklad… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The casting and testing specimens for determining the mechanical properties of concrete is
a time-consuming activity. This study employed supervised machine learning techniques …

Influence of high temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of hybrid steel-basalt fibers based ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the major problem in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) after exposure to high-
temperatures is explosive spalling. Adding a single type of fibers alone is insufficient …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on fire damage assessment of reinforced concrete structures

D Qin, PK Gao, F Aslam, M Sufian… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
The provision of appropriate fire-safety measures is a basic need in building design to
guarantee the safety of its occupants. Damage due to fire is one of the most destructive …