New development of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

J Du, W Meng, KH Khayat, Y Bao, P Guo, Z Lyu… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a type of cement-based composite for new
construction and/or restoration of existing structures to extend service life. UHPC features …

[HTML][HTML] Utilization of fibers in ultra-high performance concrete: A review

J Gong, Y Ma, J Fu, J Hu, X Ouyang, Z Zhang… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fibers are essential in reinforcing the mechanical properties of ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC), particularly the tensile and flexural strength. This paper conducts a …

Nanomaterials in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)–A review

DY Yoo, T Oh, N Banthia - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper presents a state-of-the-art review of the utilization of nanomaterials in ultra-high-
performance concrete (UHPC). First, various types of nanomaterials currently available for …

Influence of fibers on the mechanical properties and durability of ultra-high-performance concrete: A review

C Wen, P Zhang, J Wang, S Hu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has attracted increasing interest
owing to its superior mechanical properties and excellent durability. This paper introduces …

Mechanical and durability properties of ultra-high performance concrete incorporated with various nano waste materials under different curing conditions

AS Faried, SA Mostafa, BA Tayeh, TA Tawfik - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This research presents a comparative study of different curing regimes, namely, standard
curing (SC), internal curing (IC) with polyethylene glycol (PEG) and air curing (AC), used in …

A comprehensive review on self-sensing graphene/cementitious composites: A pathway toward next-generation smart concrete

W Li, F Qu, W Dong, G Mishra, SP Shah - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Two-dimension graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNs), such as multi-layers graphene
(GNPs) and graphene oxide (GOs) have been extensively applied to enhance the …

Hydration, reinforcing mechanism, and macro performance of multi-layer graphene-modified cement composites

K Cui, J Chang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Multi-layer graphene (MLG) has excellent mechanical properties and a unique stacked
structure. In this paper, sulphoaluminate cement replaced ordinary portland cement to …

Characteristics and applications of fly ash as a sustainable construction material: A state-of-the-art review

G Xu, X Shi - Resources, conservation and recycling, 2018 - Elsevier
Due to their good performance and environmental friendliness, fly ash-based construction
materials have great potential as alternatives to ordinary Portland cement. To realize …

Effect of carbon nanotube and graphite nanoplatelet on composition, structure, and nano-mechanical properties of CSH in UHPC

H Huang, L Teng, X Gao, KH Khayat, F Wang… - Cement and Concrete …, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper studied the influence of carbon nanotube (CNT) and graphite nanoplatelet (GNP)
used at 0 to 0.3%, by mass of binder, on composition, structure, and nano-mechanical …

Rheological properties of ultra-high-performance concrete—An overview

KH Khayat, W Meng, K Vallurupalli, L Teng - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is attracting increasing interests worldwide due to
its superior mechanical properties and durability. Securing proper rheological properties can …