Biopolymers as green binders for soil improvement in geotechnical applications: A review
Soil improvement using biopolymers has attracted considerable attention in recent years,
with the aim to reduce the harmful environmental effects of traditional materials, such as …
with the aim to reduce the harmful environmental effects of traditional materials, such as …
Upcycling of recycled plastic fiber for sustainable cementitious composites: A critical review and new perspective
Recycling plastic waste into recycled plastic fiber (RPF) for use in sustainable cementitious
composites is an effective method for reducing the amount of plastic waste generated. While …
composites is an effective method for reducing the amount of plastic waste generated. While …
Artificial neural network model to predict the compressive strength of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete incorporating silica fume and natural zeolite
The growing concern about global climate change and its adverse impacts on societies is
putting severe pressure on the construction industry as one of the largest producers of …
putting severe pressure on the construction industry as one of the largest producers of …
Effect of pumice powder and nano-clay on the strength and permeability of fiber-reinforced pervious concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregate
Pervious concrete (PC) has been widely used to construct concrete pavements and to
increase the permeable surfaces all over the world. With the boost in the use of PC, it is …
increase the permeable surfaces all over the world. With the boost in the use of PC, it is …
A novel hybrid extreme learning machine–grey wolf optimizer (ELM-GWO) model to predict compressive strength of concrete with partial replacements for cement
Compressive strength of concrete is one of the most determinant parameters in the design of
engineering structures. This parameter is generally determined by conducting several tests …
engineering structures. This parameter is generally determined by conducting several tests …
[HTML][HTML] Clayey soil stabilization using alkali-activated volcanic ash and slag
Lime and Portland cement are the most widely used binders in soil stabilization projects.
However, due to the high carbon emission in cement production, research on soil …
However, due to the high carbon emission in cement production, research on soil …
Develo** a sustainable concrete incorporating bentonite clay and silica fume: Mechanical and durability performance
The use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) can improve the properties of
concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO 2 emissions. However, certain …
concrete, reduce pressure on natural resources and CO 2 emissions. However, certain …
Corrosion resistance evaluation of rebars with various primers and coatings in concrete modified with different additives
Corrosion of steel rebars in concrete can reduce the durability of concrete structures in
coastal environments. The corrosion rate of these concrete structures can be reduced by …
coastal environments. The corrosion rate of these concrete structures can be reduced by …
Sulfuric acid resistance of concrete containing coal waste as a partial substitute for fine and coarse aggregates
The vulnerability of concrete to sulfuric acid attack requires much attention in both design
and maintenance. Taking the waste management approach into account, this study utilized …
and maintenance. Taking the waste management approach into account, this study utilized …
Alkali-activated slag (AAS) paste: Correlation between durability and microstructural characteristics
This study was aimed at evaluating the effects of alkali activator solution and utilization of
silica fume (SF) on durability and microstructural characteristics of alkali-activated ground …
silica fume (SF) on durability and microstructural characteristics of alkali-activated ground …