A review on treatment techniques to improve the durability of recycled aggregate concrete: Enhancement mechanisms, performance and cost analysis

AA Bahraq, J Jose, M Shameem… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
It is well-recognized that recycled aggregate (RA), obtained from dismantled structures, is
more porous and less dense, than natural aggregate (NA) due to the presence of adhering …

An overview of factors influencing the properties of concrete incorporating construction and demolition wastes

M Ibrahim, W Alimi, R Assaggaf, BA Salami… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Utilization of recycled aggregate (RA) and recycled concrete powder (RCP) from the
construction and demolition waste (CDW) has multiple advantages including; preservation …

Micro-macro characterizations of mortar containing construction waste fines as replacement of cement and sand: A comparative study

H Wu, R Hu, D Yang, Z Ma - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This work shows a comparison on the micro–macro characterizations of sustainable mortar
containing construction waste fines (0–0.15 mm) as cement and sand replacement, and the …

Assessment of mechanical and durability properties of composite cement-based recycled aggregate concrete

S Tejas, D Pasla - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The decade 2014–2024 is known as the sustainable decade, as a result of which there is a
need to develop eco-friendly building materials and adopt sustainable construction …

Simultaneous enhancement of ductility and sustainability of high-strength Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (SHCC) using recycled fine aggregates

QH Li, SY Zhao, BT Huang, LY Xu, SL Xu - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, recycled fine aggregates (RA) were successfully adopted to produce strain-
hardening cementitious composites with a compressive strength of over 120 MPa. A multiple …

Developing a sustainable concrete incorporating bentonite clay and silica fume: Mechanical and durability performance

M Ashraf, MF Iqbal, M Rauf, MU Ashraf, A Ulhaq… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can improve the properties of
concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO 2 emissions. However, certain …

Machine learning and interactive GUI for concrete compressive strength prediction

MK Elshaarawy, MM Alsaadawi, AK Hamed - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Concrete compressive strength (CS) is a crucial performance parameter in concrete
structure design. Reliable strength prediction reduces costs and time in design and prevents …

Properties of green mortar blended with waste concrete-brick powder at various components, replacement ratios and particle sizes

H Wu, C Liang, C Wang, Z Ma - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Concrete and brick waste sourced from construction waste are commonly mixed together,
and grinding such concrete and brick waste mixtures directly into waste concrete-brick …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability

JA Abdalla, RA Hawileh, A Bahurudeen… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …

Water transport and resistance improvement for the cementitious composites with eco-friendly powder from various concrete wastes

H Wu, D Yang, J Xu, C Liang, Z Ma - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The water transport properties of cementitious composites are the key parameters to
evaluate the durability performance. This work gives an investigation on the impact of RP …