Cement and Alternatives in the Anthropocene
Globally, the production of concrete is responsible for 5% to 8% of anthropogenic CO2
emissions. Cement, a primary ingredient in concrete, forms a glue that holds concrete …
emissions. Cement, a primary ingredient in concrete, forms a glue that holds concrete …
Application of green agro-based nanoparticles in cement-based construction materials: a systematic review
Nanoparticles (NPs) based on agro-wastes and plant extracts have recently gained attention
as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in cement-based construction materials …
as supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in cement-based construction materials …
Effect of corrosion on self-centering energy dissipative devices
This study reveals the effect of corrosion on the performance of typical self-centering energy
dissipation devices for seismic resilience enhancement. Two types of SC devices, namely …
dissipation devices for seismic resilience enhancement. Two types of SC devices, namely …
Influence of corrosion on failure modes and lifetime seismic vulnerability assessment of low‐ductility RC frames
Corrosion of reinforced concrete (RC) structures constitutes a critical form of environmental
deterioration and may significantly increase the vulnerability of old non‐seismically …
deterioration and may significantly increase the vulnerability of old non‐seismically …
Understanding the impact of alloying elements on weathering steel's atmospheric corrosion–A ten-year bridge exposure evaluation
This study assessed the atmospheric corrosion resistance of seven steel alloys, four custom-
made and three commercially available, installed on a sheltered location on a bridge in …
made and three commercially available, installed on a sheltered location on a bridge in …
Atmospheric corrosion and impact toughness of steels: Case study in steels with and without galvanizing, exposed for 3 years in Rapa Nui Island
R Vera, B Valverde, E Olave, R Sánchez… - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
We studied atmospheric corrosion on Rapa Nui Island, using galvanized and non-
galvanized SAE 1020 steel samples exposed on racks. We also added Charpy samples of …
galvanized SAE 1020 steel samples exposed on racks. We also added Charpy samples of …
Coupled model on the variation of diffusion coefficient and surface chloride concentration in reinforced concrete structures over time
Durability analyses and service life estimates of structures in a marine environment can be
developed through the modeling of chloride concentration profiles. However, as surface …
developed through the modeling of chloride concentration profiles. However, as surface …
An overarching framework to assess the life-time resilience of deteriorating transportation networks in seismic-prone regions
This study develops a comprehensive framework to assess the resilience of transportation
networks consisting of deteriorating bridges subjected to earthquake events. For this …
networks consisting of deteriorating bridges subjected to earthquake events. For this …
[HTML][HTML] Multidimensional resilience decision-making for complex and substructured systems
Complex systems, such as infrastructure networks, industrial plants and jet engines, are of
paramount importance to modern societies. However, these systems are subject to a variety …
paramount importance to modern societies. However, these systems are subject to a variety …
Time-dependent multi-hazard seismic vulnerability and risk assessment of deteriorating reinforced concrete bridges considering climate change
Climate change inevitably affects the deterioration of reinforced concrete (RC) bridges
exposed to harsh chloride environments. This deterioration reduces the resistance of RC …
exposed to harsh chloride environments. This deterioration reduces the resistance of RC …