Influence mechanisms of porous aggregate morphology, maximum size and optimized gradation on ultra-high performance concrete with ferrochrome slag

Y Zhu, Z Rong, Q Jiang, J Shi - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2025 - Elsevier
Ferrochrome slag (FCS) is one of the main by-products generated from the smelting of
ferrochrome alloy. Its utilization as aggregate can reduce the mining of natural aggregate …

Effect of shrinkage-mitigating materials, fiber type, and repair thickness on flexural behavior of beams repaired with fiber-reinforced self-consolidating concrete

J Wei, KH Khayat - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2025 - Elsevier
While self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has emerged as a highly effective approach for the
repair of concrete structures, there have been few investigations regarding the effect of the …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of MgO-based expansive agent on strengths, volume stability, and microstructures of C80 SCC in steel tube arch

Z Li, W Huang, X Wang, J Du, J Yang - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to meet the requirements of concrete filling, vibration, and pum** during the
construction of the concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) arch bridge, the C80 expansive self …

A review on design and performance regulation of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)

Y Mao, X Hu, L Yang, C Shi - Journal of Sustainable Cement …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)
design methodologies and performance regulation strategies. The core design principles of …

Effects of cellulose fiber on shrinkage, anticrack performance, and mechanical properties of concrete

G Ren, Y Guo, A Shen, H Pan, H Wu, S Deng - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Shrinkage cracks present significant challenges to the long-term performance of concrete
structures. These issues can be effectively mitigated by incorporating various fiber types that …

Effect of expansive agent on lightweight micro-expansive ultra-high performance concrete: Properties, microstructure, and interfacial bonding in concrete-filled steel …

H Chen, G Zhang, Q Ding, J Yang, J Zhu… - Construction and Building …, 2025 - Elsevier
Debonding and voids between the steel tube and the core concrete, caused by the
shrinkage of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), are the primary obstacles limiting the …

[HTML][HTML] The Influence of Fiber Dispersion on the Properties of MgO Concrete and Engineering Applications

F Jiang, W Deng, Q Wang, Z Gu, J Wang - Materials, 2025 - mdpi.com
Adding expansion agents to compensate for concrete shrinkage is a common crack
resistance technique, but excessive expansion can also increase the porosity of concrete …

Mitigation and Mechanism of Cracking Behavior for High-Performance Concrete with Sea Sand Based on Expansion Compensation Strategy

W Zhang, C Zhang, S Zuo, K Zhang - … Concrete with Sea Sand Based on … - papers.ssrn.com
The development of high-performance concrete with sea sand (SS-HPC) can provide a
sustainable alternative to the shortage of river sand. However, the risk of shrinkage cracking …