A review on concrete fracture energy and effective parameters

S Khalilpour, E BaniAsad, M Dehestani - Cement and Concrete research, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper presents a discussion on the subject of fracture energy of concrete and effective
parameters. Therefore, it serves as an overview of the available approaches in determining …

[HTML][HTML] A Voronoi-based gaussian smoothing algorithm for efficiently generating RVEs of multi-phase composites with graded aggregates and random pores

Y Su, PM Iyela, J Zhu, X Chao, S Kang, X Long - Materials & Design, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents an innovative numerical modeling framework capable of generating
highly realistic 3D mesoscale multi-phase concrete models with unprecedented efficiency …

Optimization of 3D printing concrete with coarse aggregate via proper mix design and printing process

X Wang, L Jia, Z Jia, C Zhang, Y Chen, L Ma… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Considering the significant advantages of adding coarse aggregate to 3D printing concrete
(3DPC) that include low cementitious material consumption, low carbon footprint, cost …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties and ductility behavior of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concretes: Effect of low water-to-binder ratios and micro glass fibers

BH Mohammed, AFH Sherwani, RH Faraj… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
This experimental work investigates the mechanical performance and ductility behavior of
Ultra-High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) containing high volume of …

[HTML][HTML] Strain hardening ultra-high performance fiber reinforced cementitious composites: Effect of fiber type and concentration

M Gesoglu, E Güneyisi, GF Muhyaddin… - Composites Part B …, 2016 - Elsevier
An experimental work was carried out to investigate the effects of micro-steel, hooked-steel,
and micro-glass fibers on the mechanical properties and ductility of Ultra-high Performance …

Numerical insights into the effect of ITZ and aggregate strength on concrete properties

H Zhao, Z Wu, A Liu, L Zhang - Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics, 2022 - Elsevier
Mechanical properties of concrete are highly dependent on its components. Consequently, a
comprehensive understanding of the effects of aggregate and interfacial transition zone on …

Properties of low binder ultra-high performance cementitious composites: Comparison of nanosilica and microsilica

M Gesoglu, E Güneyisi, DS Asaad… - Construction and Building …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper presents the effect of using binary and ternary blends of nanosilica (NS) and
microsilica on the mechanical properties of low binder ultra-high performance cementitious …

Failure characteristics of self-compacting concretes made with recycled aggregates

M Gesoglu, E Güneyisi, HÖ Öz, I Taha… - … and Building Materials, 2015 - Elsevier
This study addresses the properties of self-compacting concretes (SCCs) produced with
recycled coarse aggregates (RCAs) and/or recycled fine aggregates (RFAs) compared to …

The influence of coarse aggregate size and volume on the fracture behavior and brittleness of self-compacting concrete

MHA Beygi, MT Kazemi, IM Nikbin, JV Amiri… - Cement and Concrete …, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation on fracture characteristics
and brittleness of self-compacting concrete (SCC), involving the tests of 185 three point …

Aggregate effect on the mechanical and fracture behaviours of concrete

H Zhao, L Zhang, Z Wu, A Liu, M Imran - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Mechanical properties of concretes highly depend on aggregate inclusions. In-depth
understandings of concrete fracture mechanisms and how aggregates influence the …