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 …

Fiber-reinforced alkali-activated concrete: A review

M Amran, R Fediuk, HS Abdelgader, G Murali… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) received broad recognition from numerous researchers
worldwide and may have potential applications in modern construction. The combined use …

Fire resistance of geopolymer concrete: A critical review

M Amran, SS Huang, S Debbarma… - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Although a novel inorganic family of geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a promising building
material. The need for understanding its resistance against fire at high temperatures is …

Fire spalling behavior of high-strength concrete: A critical review

M Amran, SS Huang, AM Onaizi, G Murali… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Building and infrastructure damages, such as tunnels, have become a more important issue
because of the continuous expansion of rural and urban constructions. It is well-known that …

Fly ash-based eco-efficient concretes: A comprehensive review of the short-term properties

M Amran, R Fediuk, G Murali, S Avudaiappan… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Development of sustainable concrete as an alternative to conventional concrete helps in
reducing carbon dioxide footprint associated with the use of cement and disposal of waste …

Sustainable development of eco-friendly ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC): Cost, carbon emission, and structural ductility

M Amran, G Murali, N Makul, WC Tang… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a cutting-edge pozzolan composite material
composed of a high proportion of discontinuous internal reinforcing fibers, a water-to-binder …

[HTML][HTML] Transforming spent coffee grounds into a valuable resource for the enhancement of concrete strength

R Roychand, S Kilmartin-Lynch, M Saberian, J Li… - Journal of cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The decomposition of organic waste going to landfills produces methane gas, which is 21
times worse than CO 2 in its global warming potential. Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are one …

Less carbon producing sustainable concrete from environmental and performance perspectives: A review

B Tayebani, A Said, A Memari - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions from cement and concrete production have become one of
the most pressing concerns in the modern world. The utilization of sustainable products has …

Is net-zero feasible: Systematic review of cement and concrete decarbonization technologies

ML Nehdi, A Marani, L Zhang - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
Cement and concrete are hard-to-abate industrial sectors for decarbonization due to
growing demand driven by rapid urbanization, population growth, and the considerable …

Rheological and the fresh state properties of alkali-activated mortars by blast furnace slag

MT Marvila, ARG Azevedo, PR Matos, SN Monteiro… - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
The fresh and rheological properties of alkali mortars activated by blast furnace slag (BFS)
were investigated. Consistency tests, squeeze flow, drop** ball, mass density in the …