A study on sustainable foam concrete with waste polyester and ceramic powder: Properties and durability

OY Bayraktar, M Tunçtan, A Benli, İ Türkel… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The textile and apparel sectors currently produce millions of tons of textile waste annually on
a global scale. Textile waste fibers are a viable option for sustainability as they can be …

Mitigating sulfate ions migration in concrete: A targeted approach to address recycled concrete aggregate's impact

D Lu, X Jiang, F Qu, Y Huo - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
The attached old mortar on the surface of recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) can result in
the introduction of sulfate-corrosive substances into the matrix when the parent concrete is …

Sustainable foam concrete development: Enhancing durability and performance through pine cone powder and fly ash incorporation in alkali-activated geopolymers

OY Bayraktar, HB Özel, A Benli, MU Yılmazoğlu… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Pine cone powder (PCP) as a fine aggregate in geopolymers is an emerging concept that
focuses on utilizing agricultural or plant-based waste materials to enhance the sustainability …

Incorporating coarse and fine recycled aggregates into concrete mixes: mechanical characterization and environmental impact

A Younes, E Elbeltagi, A Diab, G Tarsi, F Saeed… - Journal of Material …, 2024 - Springer
Concrete waste (CW) recycling stands as a promising strategy to promote sustainable
construction practices. This research aims to assess the feasibility of using recycled concrete …

Sustainable use of waste glass sand and waste glass powder in alkali-activated slag foam concretes: Physico-mechanical, thermal insulation and durability …

A Benli - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
In many countries, the safe removal of the massive volume of waste glass has emerged as a
major environmental priority. However, the manufacture of concrete pollutes the …

Optimization of concrete containing waste crumb rubber mix design for thermal insulating applications using Taguchi method

T Kantasiri, P Kasemsiri, U Pongsa, P Posi… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates incorporating waste crumb rubber as a cost-effective aggregate in
concrete to improve properties and address environmental concerns. Using the Taguchi …

Sustainable alkali-activated foam concrete with pumice aggregate: Effects of clinoptilolite zeolite and fly ash on strength, durability, and thermal performance

MU Yılmazoğlu, HO Kara, A Benli… - … and Building Materials, 2025 - Elsevier
The utilization of natural clinoptilolite zeolite (CZ) as a precursor in geopolymers represents
a promising approach to enhancing both the performance and sustainability of alkali …

Investigation on the sustainable use of different sizes of sawdust aggregates in eco-friendly foam concretes: Physico-mechanical, thermal insulation and durability …

İGM Özkan, K Aldemir, O Alhasan, A Benli… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The extensive mining of natural resources, such as sand, for the construction industry, poses
a hazard to the environment. To preserve the environment, the researcher must thus take …

Influence of fine inclusions in recycled fine aggregates from clay bricks on water transport and pore structure of concrete

J Dang, Y Liu, J Zhao, J **ao, F Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
To curtail the waste clay bricks stockpile and alleviate the non-renewable resources
shortage, recycled fine aggregates from clay bricks (RFCB) were used as an alternative to …

Longitudinal shear tests and design methods for corrugated steel–concrete composite slabs with recycled coarse aggregate

B Chen, T Zhang, Y Geng, Q Wang, G Zhao… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the effects of natural coarse aggregate (NCA) replacement
ratio and end anchorage conditions on the longitudinal shear performance of corrugated …