In-situ assessment of the water-penetration resistance of polymer modified cement mortars by μ-XCT, SEM and EDS

Y Peng, G Zhao, Y Qi, Q Zeng - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2020 - Elsevier
Anti-water-penetration techniques are important to raise the durability of cement-based
materials (CBMs). Here the water penetration resistances of cement mortars with ethylene …

Investigation on the effect of fiber wettability on water absorption kinetics of geopolymer composites

S Ruan, S Chen, Y Liu, D Yan, Z Sun - Ceramics International, 2022 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites receive widespread attention due to their desirable
mechanical properties but the effect of fiber wettability on the water transport properties is …

Optimization of concrete mix design for enhanced performance and durability: integrating chemical and physical properties of aggregates

BK Mussey, LNW Damoah, RNA Akoto… - Cogent …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study investigates the chemical and physical properties of fine and coarse aggregates
and their implications for concrete performance. The research employed an experimental …

Characterization of cement mortars with regional organic and inorganic additives

M Soria-Castro, J Genescá-Llongueras… - RSC …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The present investigation establishes the basis for future studies in the southeast of México
for the improvement of building materials by combining regional organic and inorganic …

Microstructural properties and water penetration resistance of cementitious binder combined with water-dispersible polyurethane

K Takahashi, S Asamoto, M Babazono… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
To avoid the re-degradation of repaired regions and ensure the service lives of
infrastructures, cementitious materials used for repair applications should possess excellent …

An overview of some traditional materials used in linear fortification structures in coastal regions of China: implications for their analytical study and conservation

M Shao, X Liang, Y Wang, Z Wang, L Li - Bulletin of Engineering Geology …, 2023 - Springer
Coastal forts in China were mainly built during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Their
distribution from north to south along China's coastline illustrates their use as coastal …

Analysis and imitation of organic Sanhetu concrete discovered in an ancient Chinese tomb of Qing Dynasty

M Dai, C Peng, H Liu, J Wang, I Ali, I Naz - Journal of Archaeological …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The Organic Sanhetu Concrete (OSC) has a prominent position in the Chinese
ancient construction, and especially the natural organic materials (sticky rice and egg white) …

Assessment of the impact of inaccuracy and variability of material and selected technological factors on physical and mechanical properties of fresh masonry mortars …

M Gołaszewska, J Gołaszewski, G Cygan, J Bochen - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
The article presented the analysis of the impact that various kinds of technological
inaccuracies have on the properties of fresh masonry mortars and plasters. Analyzed were …

Wastewater reclamation for the production of construction bricks: technical, economic, and environmental feasibility

E Centeno Mora, CM Padilla… - Water Science & …, 2024 - iwaponline.com
This study evaluates the technical, economic, and environmental impacts of using treated
wastewater as a substitute for potable water (PW) in mortar bricks production. The study …