[HTML][HTML] Does nano basic building-block of CSH exist?–A review of direct morphological observations

Y Yan, G Geng - Materials & Design, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Despite significant advancements in microstructural characterization methods, the
interconnections between nanostructure and morphological diversity of calcium-silicate …

[HTML][HTML] Improvement in the flexural behaviour of road pavement slab concrete containing steel fibre and silica fume

MS Fattouh, BA Tayeh, IS Agwa, EK Elsayed - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Cracks in concrete surfaces occur because of steel bar corrosion in reinforced concrete
marine structures and other infrastructures, such as pavement slabs. Recently, the use of …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of adding solid waste silica fume as a cement paste replacement on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete

T Luo, C Hua, F Liu, Q Sun, Y Yi, X Pan - Case Studies in Construction …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Due to the large-scale infrastructure construction and environmental protection pressure in
China, the demanded cement is in short supply and the price is rising, and the overcapacity …

[PDF][PDF] Mechanical properties of eco-friendly concrete made with sugarcane bagasse ash

TA Abdalla, DO Koteng, SM Shitote… - Civil Engineering …, 2022‏ - academia.edu
Modern concretes lay emphasis on high strength in order to reduce structural member sizes
to reduce materials used; high early strength to promote fast construction; high durability to …

Recycled coarse aggregates in concrete: A comprehensive study of mechanical and microstructural properties

H Panghal, A Kumar - Iranian Journal of Science and Technology …, 2024‏ - Springer
Addressing the increasing demand for concrete due to advancements in the construction
sector and population growth, this research explores the critical intersection of waste …

[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effects of polypropylene fibers and silica fume on structural lightweight concrete: Analysis of workability, thermal conductivity, and strength …

ZF Akbulut, E Kuzielová, TA Tawfik, P Smarzewski… - Materials, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Structural lightweight concrete (SLWC) is crucial for reducing building weight, reducing
structural loads, and enhancing energy efficiency through lower thermal conductivity. This …

[Retracted] Mechanical Behavior of Silica Fume Concrete Filled with Steel Tubular Composite Column

M Sandeep Kauthsa Sharma… - … in Materials Science …, 2021‏ - Wiley Online Library
Recycling or utilization of industrial waste is becoming more popular as people become
more environmentally conscious. Silica fume is a by‐product of the smelting process in the …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting the degree of reaction of supplementary cementitious materials in hydrated portland cement

AB Degefa, S Park, B Yang, S Park - Sustainability, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Determination and prediction of degree of reaction (DOR) of supplementary cementitious
materials (SCMs) in hydrated Portland cement are important for designing concrete with …

[HTML][HTML] Physicomechanical behavior of high-performance concrete reinforced with recycled steel fibers from twisted cables in the Brittle State—Experimentation and …

Y Chetbani, R Zaitri, BA Tayeh, IY Hakeem, F Dif… - Buildings, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
This research studied the effect of recycled steel fibers extracted from twisted cable waste on
the fresh and hardened states of high-performance concretes. Accordingly, slump, water …

Use of alccofine 1203 as a sustainable supplementary cementitious material for printable concrete

A Mani, S Muthukumar, KS Sathyanarayanan - Materials Today …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Major climatic shifts and delicate heating effects have given rise to CO 2 emissions in the
environment at a global level. This is due to the manufacture of cement and other …