A review: Reaction mechanism and strength of slag and fly ash-based alkali-activated materials
Alkali-activated materials (AAM) are known to be environmentally friendly alternatives to
cement-based materials because they can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions …
cement-based materials because they can potentially reduce greenhouse gas emissions …
Autogenous shrinkage of high performance concrete: A review
Autogenous shrinkage is a major concern in early age cracking of high performance
concrete (HPC). Low water-to-binder ratio and incorporation of supplementary cementitious …
concrete (HPC). Low water-to-binder ratio and incorporation of supplementary cementitious …
Multi-objective optimization of concrete mixture proportions using machine learning and metaheuristic algorithms
For the optimization of concrete mixture proportions, multiple objectives (eg, strength, cost,
slump) with many variables (eg, concrete components) under highly nonlinear constraints …
slump) with many variables (eg, concrete components) under highly nonlinear constraints …
Cements in the 21st century: Challenges, perspectives, and opportunities
Since its widespread use in concrete began over 100 years ago, the chemical composition
and physical properties of portland cement have changed only incrementally in response to …
and physical properties of portland cement have changed only incrementally in response to …
Adsorption properties of polycarboxylate ether-based high range water reducing admixture on cementitious systems: A review
Adsorption of polycarboxylateether-based water-reducing admixtures (PCE) on the cement
surface affects many properties of cementitious systems, especially fluidity. One of the most …
surface affects many properties of cementitious systems, especially fluidity. One of the most …
Mechanical and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete blended with metakaolin, ground granulated blast-furnace slag and fly ash
The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanical and microstructural properties of self-
compacting concrete (SCC) mixtures containing three supplementary cementitious materials …
compacting concrete (SCC) mixtures containing three supplementary cementitious materials …
The effect of silica fume on durability of alkali activated slag concrete
M Rostami, K Behfarnia - Construction and building materials, 2017 - Elsevier
The effect of substitution the slag with silica fume on compressive strength and permeability
of alkali activated slag concrete has been examined and analyzed in this study. The use of …
of alkali activated slag concrete has been examined and analyzed in this study. The use of …
Effect of expanded perlite on the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of lightweight concrete
The main objective of this study is to provide more data on the effects of expanded perlite on
the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of lightweight concrete. In the …
the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of lightweight concrete. In the …
Recycled coal bottom ash as sustainable materials for cement replacement in cementitious Composites: A review
In the current era, the engineering and construction sector has successfully participated in
the challenge of utilizing sustainable, ecological, and recycled materials in concrete …
the challenge of utilizing sustainable, ecological, and recycled materials in concrete …
Predicting the compressive strength of concrete from its compositions and age using the extreme gradient boosting method
The uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) is one of the most important mechanical properties
of concrete. This paper aims to demonstrate that the UCS of concrete can be accurately …
of concrete. This paper aims to demonstrate that the UCS of concrete can be accurately …