Effect of nano-silica on mechanical, microstructural and durability properties of cement-based materials: A review

M Tabish, MM Zaheer, A Baqi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge technology that has proven beneficial in various
engineering aspects. The use of nanomaterials in civil engineering has been a modern …

Improving the sulfate attack resistance of concrete by using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs): A review

MMA Elahi, CR Shearer, ANR Reza, AK Saha… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and ordinary portland cement (OPC) blends
have been shown to mitigate external sulfate attack by improving hydrated paste properties …

A comprehensive review on effects of mineral admixtures and fibers on engineering properties of ultra-high-performance concrete

R Sharma, JG Jang, PP Bansal - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
The unparalleled attributes of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) reported over the
last three decades sum up the development of this material in two phases: UHPC and ultra …

Ultra-high performance concrete: Mechanical performance, durability, sustainability and implementation challenges

S Abbas, ML Nehdi, MA Saleem - International Journal of Concrete …, 2016 - Springer
In this study, an extensive literature review has been conducted on the material
characterization of UHPC and its potential for large-scale field applicability. The successful …

Effect of coal ash and rice husk ash partial replacement in ordinary Portland cement on pervious concrete

FC Lo, MG Lee, SL Lo - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Pervious concrete is a common green infrastructure material with a low-impact development
technology that provides a water-sustainable engineering solution for urban cities. This …

Nanoparticles as concrete additives: Review and perspectives

Y Reches - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Nanoparticles are highly efficient additives for modification of cement products, even at small
concentrations (≤ 1%). The main modifications are (typical ranges shown, though great …

Nano reinforced cement and concrete composites and new perspective from graphene oxide

S Chuah, Z Pan, JG Sanjayan, CM Wang… - … and Building materials, 2014 - Elsevier
Progress in the field of nanomaterials presents an invaluable opportunity to develop
cementitious composites at the nanoscale. Engineered nanomaterials exist in three principal …

Exploring the potential of nonclassical crystallization pathways to advance cementitious materials

C Ruiz-Agudo, H Cölfen - Chemical Reviews, 2024 - ACS Publications
Understanding the crystallization of cement-binding phases, from basic units to macroscopic
structures, can enhance cement performance, reduce clinker use, and lower CO2 emissions …

Effect of using nano-silica on the rheological, fresh and strength characteristics of cement-based grout for grouting columns

H Güllü, ME Yetim, EB Güllü - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
For ground improvement via grouting, the rheological abilities of nano-silica (NS) added to
Portland cement (PC) based-grouts have been investigated at a wide range of NS …

Durability properties of high volume fly ash concrete containing nano-silica

SWM Supit, FUA Shaikh - Materials and structures, 2015 - Springer
This paper reports the results of an experimental study on durability of ordinary concrete and
high volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete containing nano silica (NS). In this study, concretes …