The autogenous shrinkage of the stearates-modified alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortar was
investigated in this study. The experimental results suggested that the maximum reduction …

In NSM-CFRP installations, the mechanical behaviour of the strengthening system is
strongly influenced by the epoxy adhesive, particularly at early ages. In the present work, the …

The early age expansion of cement paste/concrete due to expansive additives (EA) has a
significant impact on the microstructure and early-age mechanical properties of cement …

The Elastic Modulus Measurement through Ambient Response Method (EMM-ARM) is
designed to continuously monitor the elastic modulus of hardening construction materials …

The stiffness evolution of binder 'cement paste'is triggering the stiffness of concrete. In the
engineering practice, concrete formworks are typically removed 24 h after production. This …

The structural performance and durability of reinforced concrete structures are strongly
influenced by the material properties of concrete. Concrete's characteristics endure strong …

The current work provides an integrated analysis of autogenous shrinkage, isothermal
calorimetry, and modulus of elasticity measurement through ambient response method …

Monitoring of gradual increase in elastic modulus of concrete over time is crucial for
designing structures exposed to early age loading and predicting long-term deformations …

An accurate simulation of the internal stresses that develop in concrete structures in service
demands the explicit consideration of the internal heat and moisture movements that induce …

Novel X-ray imaging methods expand conventional attenuation-based X-ray radiography by
the phase-and the dark-field contrasts. While weakly absorbing structures in the specimen …