[HTML][HTML] An investigation on the application of acrylic resin agent for fiber/matrix bond strengthening in green engineered cementitious composites (ECC)

NS Karamzadeh, HR Karimi, E Khedri - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
Green cementitious materials are usually developed by the addition of high volumes of
mineral fillers. However, the addition of minerals can result in the reduction of mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] Bond and cracking behavior of tailored limestone calcined clay cement-based composites including bicomponent polypropylene fibers with enhanced …

MM Popa, C Signorini, MAB Beigh, A Chihadeh… - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
This study examines the potential of combining tailored binder formulations with engineered
polypropylene (PP) fibers to develop a range of Fiber-Reinforced Cementitious (FRC) …

Role of functionalized polypropylene on chemo-mechanics of ductility-enhanced cement beams

S Soman, A Hung, K Mardambek, E Fini… - Journal of Materials in …, 2024 - ascelibrary.org
This paper studies the chemo-mechanics of cement beams containing polypropylene (PP)
functionalized using ultraviolet (UV) irradiation. It is hypothesized that UV irradiation …

Synergistic effects of polypropylene fiber and basalt fiber on the mechanical properties of concrete incorporating fly ash ceramsite after freeze-thaw cycles

Y Wang, J Zhang, G Du, Y Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Fly ash ceramsite, a lightweight aggregate, has been widely used in construction field. It is
beneficial to improve the performance of concrete as its internal structure is porous after …

Mussel adhesive protein inspired functionalization of steel fibers for better performance of steel fibers reinforced concrete

L Wang, W Hu, H Wang, Z Liu, D Li, Y Ge… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study proposes a novel method for treating steel fibers (SFs) by utilizing a compound
inspired by mussel adhesive protein, dopamine (DA). The better adhesion between SFs and …

Mechanical properties and failure modes of polypropylene fiber-reinforced foamed concrete subjected to high strain rates and large compressive deformation: effects …

L Chen, P Li, W Guo, D Zhang, R Wang… - Journal of …, 2025 - Taylor & Francis
This study investigates the mechanical properties of polypropylene fiber-reinforced foamed
concrete (PPFRFC) under high strain rates and large compressive deformation, focusing on …

[HTML][HTML] Nitric acid-modified amorphous alloy fiber and its effects on mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)

R Liu, L Yang, S Wang, Y Yang - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The traditional steel fiber UHPC has the phenomenon of low strength and poor durability,
which can not give full play to the practical value of UHPC. Nevertheless, amorphous alloy …

Influence of polypropylene fibers on the microstructure and physical and mechanical properties of concrete

JJ Chapoñan Inoñan, E Delgado Fernández… - Innovative Infrastructure …, 2024 - Springer
The construction sector significantly impacts the environment due to its high consumption of
natural resources and the production of plastics. This research addresses this challenge by …

Development of Green Engineered Cementitious Composite using Fly Ash and Nanosilica for 3D Printing

S Anandaraj - J. Environ. Nanotechnol, 2024 - nanoient.org
The effects of adding Nanosilica (NS) to Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) for 3D
Printing (3DP) applications were investigated in this study. The mechanical characteristics of …

Valorization of Waste Polypropylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, and Bushings and Insulator Ceramics to Develop Sustainable Cementitious Composites

SS Pazhankave - 2024 - search.proquest.com
Continuous and increasing generation of solid waste and its effective disposal have become
critical challenges, particularly in recent years. The incorporation of waste materials into …