The construction industry is currently facing the great challenge of applying sustainable
materials with suitable mechanical properties and durability performance. Among the …

The use of geopolymers for energy conversion is revised in this work, focusing on the
conductive properties, Seebeck and piezoelectric effects. The effect of semi-conductive …

To develop smart concrete pavement for intelligent infrastructure, the self-sensing
performance of smart pavement with embedded cement-based sensors was experimentally …

Self-sensing cementitious materials are an effective method of monitoring existing
infrastructure due to their high durability and high sensing performance. Geopolymers are …

Concerns about the environment, cost, availability of resources, compatibility and
performance are always challenges in the construction industry. The development of a new …

The development of smart concretes with self-sensing properties has gained increasing
attention recently. In this study, the effect of different precursors, including blast furnace slag …

This study aims to investigate the essential differences of carbon fiber (CF) on the properties
of Portland cement and alkali-activated fly ash/slag (AAFS) pastes. The workability …

The chemical shrinkage and autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are
usually more significant than that of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Therefore, both …

The mechanical behavior of mortar joints directly affects the structural performance and
failure mechanisms of masonry. Since previous research did not evaluate the effects of …

Alkali activated materials can be considered as eco-friendly substitutes of Portland cement-
based composites which leads to their recent increasing use in the construction industry. In …