Concrete strengthening by introducing polymer-based additives into the cement matrix—A mini review
The modern types of concrete are a mixture of aggregates, cement, water and optional
additives and admixtures. In particular, polymer additives seem to be a promising type of …
additives and admixtures. In particular, polymer additives seem to be a promising type of …
Graphene oxide reinforced cement concrete–a study on mechanical, durability and microstructure characteristics
Graphene oxide (GO) is a promising nanomaterial that can be employed as a reinforcement
in cementitious composites because of the oxygen functionalities attached to the surface of …
in cementitious composites because of the oxygen functionalities attached to the surface of …
Determination of mechanical characteristics for fiber-reinforced concrete with straight and hooked fibers
Fiber-reinforced concrete has a wide application in practice, and many fields of research are
devoted to it. In most cases, this is a specific problem, ie, the determination of the …
devoted to it. In most cases, this is a specific problem, ie, the determination of the …
Microstructure, Shrinkage, and Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Fibers and Experiments of Reinforced Concrete Beams without Shear Reinforcement
O Sucharda, Z Marcalikova, R Gandel - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
The current findings on concrete with fibers show that research has focused primarily on
individual aspects, especially in terms of mechanical properties and structural uses …
individual aspects, especially in terms of mechanical properties and structural uses …
Mechanical behavior of triple-blended hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete: an experimental and numerical study
Crack growth in concrete gradually increases with an increase in stress levels, and it is a
multi-scale process. Concrete reinforced with mono-fibers is effective in improving …
multi-scale process. Concrete reinforced with mono-fibers is effective in improving …
Comparison of tensile strength fiber reinforced concrete with different types of fibers
Z Marcalikova, M Racek, P Mateckova… - Procedia structural integrity, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper deals with the comparison of tensile strength of fiber reinforced concrete with
different types of fibers. Detailed knowledge of mechanical properties is necessary for …
different types of fibers. Detailed knowledge of mechanical properties is necessary for …
Evaluation of strength and durability assessment for the impact of Rice Husk ash and Metakaolin at High Performance Concrete mixes
Traditional concrete used within the manufacture of High-Performance Concrete (HPC) does
not provide the essential consistency. To attain the expected workability, structural reliability …
not provide the essential consistency. To attain the expected workability, structural reliability …
Comparison of mechanical properties of flyash-GGBS based GPC and flyash-alccofine based GPC with different concentrations of alkaline activators
V Ramesh, K Srikanth - IOP Conference Series: Materials …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Geo-polymer concrete (GPC) is the perfect solution to replace the conventional concrete
making use of unwanted materials such as fly ash, GGBS, Alccofine etc.,. It is noted that …
making use of unwanted materials such as fly ash, GGBS, Alccofine etc.,. It is noted that …
A Study of the Mechanical Properties of Polyester Fiber Concrete Continuous Rigid Frame Bridge during Construction
S Miao, X Zhan, Y Yuan, L Jia - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the mechanical performance of a polyester fiber concrete continuous
rigid frame bridge during construction and the spatial stress distribution of the 0# block box …
rigid frame bridge during construction and the spatial stress distribution of the 0# block box …
Study on shear behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete small beams
Z Marcalikova, P Mateckova, M Racek… - Procedia Structural …, 2020 - Elsevier
The paper deals with an experimental study of shear resistance of reinforced concrete
beams without shear reinforcement. A concrete specimen is reinforced besides the steel …
beams without shear reinforcement. A concrete specimen is reinforced besides the steel …