Investigating the influence of fibre type and content on the toughness and ductility of geopolymer mortar with acoustic emission technology

H Zhang, B He, W Chen, J Ai, X Zhu, Z Jiang - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
The in-depth investigation on the toughness and ductility strengthening mechanism by fibres
is essential to efficiently design geopolymer composites with high toughness and ductility …

Compressive behaviour and microstructure of geopolymer mortar subjected to cryogenic freeze-thaw cycle: Effects of cycles and polypropylene fiber

H Zhang, W Chen, B He, X Zhu, Z Jiang - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
The in-depth investigation on mechanical and microstructural properties of cementitious
materials subjected to cryogenic freeze-thaw cycles (CFTCs) is essential to efficiently …

Unveiling the Influence of Varied Alumina Sources on Fresh Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement Mortar and Concrete: A Comprehensive Review

S Al-Shereiqi, HA Abdel-Gawwad… - Engineered …, 2024 - espublisher.com
The fresh properties of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) have garnered significant
consideration due to their significant influence on the physical and mechanical behavior of …

Strength evolution and microstructure of alkali-activated ultra-fine slag in low-temperature environments

H Yang, H Wang, J Li, Z Zhang, X Huang… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
At low temperatures, the hydration rate of Portland cement significantly slows down,
resulting in a decrease in its strength. Additionally, the pore solution freezes easily. As a kind …

Sustainable utilization of sodium silicate-based lead glass sludge as an alkali-activator for alkali-activated slag: Performance, characterization, and Pb-stabilization

HA Abdel-Gawwad, K Al-Jabri, J Strzałkowski… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Despite commercial sodium silicate (CSS) is widely used as an alkaline activator for alkali-
activated materials (AAMs), its manufacture consumes a significant amount of energy and …

Improving the rheological behavior of alkali-activated slag pastes by using low surface free energy mineral admixtures

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L Li, J Yang, H Li - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
Accurately quantifying the proportions and distributions of reaction products is crucial for
interpreting reaction mechanisms and microstructure evolution in alkaline activated fly …