A neutron radiography study on the drying of cement mortars: effect of mixture composition and crack length
The drying process has a prominent impact on the volume changes, crack propagation and
durability of concrete structures. This study is to quantify the moisture distribution in real-time …
durability of concrete structures. This study is to quantify the moisture distribution in real-time …
A rheometric approach to assess plastic shrinkage and implications of early age drying on the microstructure of cement-based materials
Abstract 3D printed cementitious materials are subjected to environmental drying from a very
early age as it does not have any formwork protection. In this paper, we present a novel …
early age as it does not have any formwork protection. In this paper, we present a novel …
Development of cement-based self-stress composite grouting material for reinforcing rock mass and engineering application
JP Zhang, LM Liu, QH Li, W Peng, FT Zhang… - … and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
Grouting is an important method to reinforce fractured rock mass in underground
engineering. To improve the grouting reinforcement effect of fractured rock mass, the theory …
engineering. To improve the grouting reinforcement effect of fractured rock mass, the theory …
Assessment and mechanism analysis of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash as aggregate in cement stabilized macadam
The objective of the paper is to assess the feasibility of using solid waste incineration
(MSWI) bottom ash (BA) as cement-stabilized macadam (CSM) aggregate. CSM was …
(MSWI) bottom ash (BA) as cement-stabilized macadam (CSM) aggregate. CSM was …
Field data-based probabilistic assessment on degradation of deformational performance for shield tunnel in soft clay
Performance assessment of operated metro shield tunnel is critical for safety, functionality
and durability of segmental lining structures. Furthermore, aleatory and epistemic …
and durability of segmental lining structures. Furthermore, aleatory and epistemic …
Effects of mixing water salinity on the properties of concrete
The use of seawater and sea-sand in producing concrete has attracted increasing research
attention in recent years to address the shortage of river sand and in certain applications the …
attention in recent years to address the shortage of river sand and in certain applications the …
The effect of rain on photovoltaic systems
C Del Pero, N Aste, F Leonforte - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Photovoltaic technology can be considered a key energy source for the future sustainable
development, therefore it's important to carry out a continuous and comprehensive …
development, therefore it's important to carry out a continuous and comprehensive …
Shrinkage properties of plain and recycled steel–fibre-reinforced rapid hardening mortars for repairs
H Al-musawi, FP Figueiredo, M Guadagnini… - … and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
This article investigates the time dependent transport properties and shrinkage performance
of rapid hardening plain and fibre reinforced mortars for repair applications. Two plain and …
of rapid hardening plain and fibre reinforced mortars for repair applications. Two plain and …
Effects of seawater concentration on the drying shrinkage of seawater concrete
X Wang, H Wu, R Chen, M Wang, R Chen… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To address the problem of scarce freshwater in marine engineering construction, seawater
is used as a substitute for freshwater in concrete, offering both environmental and economic …
is used as a substitute for freshwater in concrete, offering both environmental and economic …
Transport of water through strain-hardening cement-based composite (SHCC) applied on top of cracked reinforced concrete slabs with and without hydrophobization …
C Schröfl, V Mechtcherine, A Kaestner… - … and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
Composite specimens of steel-reinforced concrete (RC) strengthened with strain-hardening
cement-based composite (SHCC) were characterized according to their water uptake and …
cement-based composite (SHCC) were characterized according to their water uptake and …