Recent trends in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC): Current status, challenges, and future prospects

M Amran, SS Huang, AM Onaizi, N Makul… - … and Building Materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) combines advanced fibrous and cementitious
material technologies to achieve high strength and exceptional durability. The material tends …

Nanomaterials in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)–A review

DY Yoo, T Oh, N Banthia - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022‏ - Elsevier
This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the utilization of nanomaterials in ultra-high-
performance concrete (UHPC). First, various types of nanomaterials currently available for …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of Nano-silica on the hydration, strength, durability, and microstructural properties of concrete: A state-of-the-art review

F Althoey, O Zaid, R Martínez-García, F Alsharari… - Case Studies in …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Concrete significantly impacts the atmosphere as its primary raw material, Portland cement,
determines a considerable proportion of carbon dioxide in its production process. Improving …

Microstructure of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)–a review study

H Bahmani, D Mostofinejad - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022‏ - Elsevier
A comprehensive study of the microstructural properties of ultra-high performance concrete
(UHPC) provides essential information about the underlying causes of its mechanical …

The past and future of sustainable concrete: A critical review and new strategies on cement-based materials

J de Brito, R Kurda - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The negative impacts of cement-based material (CBM) production are way bigger than ever
expected. To illustrate the scale of this phenomenon, all the forests in the world, regardless …

Effect of nano-silica on mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of cement-based materials: A review

M Tabish, MM Zaheer, A Baqi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge technology that has proven beneficial in various
engineering aspects. The use of nanomaterials in civil engineering has been a modern …

[HTML][HTML] Self-healing cement concrete composites for resilient infrastructures: A review

W Zhang, Q Zheng, A Ashour, B Han - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Cracks in cement concrete composites, whether autogenous or loading-initiated, are almost
inevitable and often difficult to detect and repair, posing a threat to safety and durability of …

Effect of nano-silica in concrete; a review

PP Abhilash, DK Nayak, B Sangoju, R Kumar… - … and Building Materials, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Concrete has a substantial impact on the environment as the cement, whose production
involves a large amount of CO 2, is its main ingredient. Enhancing the durability parameters …

Mechanism underlying early hydration kinetics of carbonated recycled concrete fines-ordinary portland cement (CRCF-OPC) paste

L Peng, Y Jiang, J Ban, Y Shen, Z Ma, Y Zhao… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Aiming to promote applications of carbonated recycled concrete fines (CRCF) as a low-
carbon alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), this study explored the effect of CRCF …

[HTML][HTML] Environmental sustainability in cement industry: An integrated approach for green and economical cement production

L Poudyal, K Adhikari - Resources, Environment and Sustainability, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The carbon footprint of cement industries has been a major environmental issue in recent
decades. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), use of Supplementary Cementing Materials …