Progresses of high-performance coral aggregate concrete (HPCAC): A review

W Su, J Liu, L Liu, Z Chen, C Shi - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This paper provides a comprehensive review of the progresses in high-performance coral
aggregate concrete from raw materials, design principle, mechanical properties, volume …

Mechanical properties and durability of FRP-reinforced coral aggregate concrete structures: a critical review

B Zhang, H Zhu, Z Dong, Z Yang - Materials Today Communications, 2023‏ - Elsevier
The utilizations of locally available marine resources (eg, seawater, sea-sand or coral sand,
and coral coarse aggregate) for concrete preparation on reef or island areas contribute to …

Mesoscopic investigation of the matrix pores and ITZ effects on the mechanical properties of seawater sea-sand coral aggregate concrete

Z Yang, X Zhan, H Zhu, B Zhang, F Lu… - Journal of Building …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
In this study, the matrix pores and ITZ effects on the mechanical properties of seawater sea-
sand coral aggregate concrete (SSCAC) were investigated via the meso-element equivalent …

Geopolymer composites for marine application: structural properties and durability

H Li, Z Zhang, Y Deng, F Xu, J Hu, D Zhu, Q Yu… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
In marine environments, traditional ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and reinforced concrete
structures are prone to corrosion, reducing their durability and service life dramatically …

Mechanical behavior and durability of coral aggregate concrete and bonding performance with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars: A critical review

L Zhou, S Guo, Z Zhang, C Shi, Z **, D Zhu - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Utilization of coral aggregates (CAs) for concrete production can effectively resolve the
shortage of raw materials for construction in remote islands and reduce the energy …

Mesoscopic study of the mechanical properties of coral aggregate concrete under complex loads

Z Wu, H Yu, J Zhang, H Ma - Composite Structures, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Coral aggregate concrete (CAC) has become the primary material candidate for tropical reef
projects due to the unique raw material abundances of coral aggregates (CAs). Concrete …

Durability of seawater coral aggregate concrete under seawater immersion and dry-wet cycles

B Zhang, H Zhu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Coral aggregates replace traditional aggregate sources to prepare coral aggregate concrete
(CAC) in remote island or reef areas contributing to reduced construction costs and periods …

Preparation technology, mechanical properties and durability of coral aggregate seawater concrete in the island-reef environment

B Da, Y Chen, H Yu, H Ma, D Chen, Z Wu, J Liu… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
For the island-reef engineering construction background in the South China Sea, the
research studied the preparation technology, mechanical properties and chloride ion …

Investigation on triaxial compressive mechanical properties of ultra high toughness cementitious composites with high strain capacity

X Jiang, Q Li, X Yin, S Xu - Cement and Concrete Research, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Ultra high toughness cementitious composites (UHTCC) with significant strain capacity and
high toughness is expected and potentially utilized to improve the performance of …

Performance-based alkali-activated seawater sea-sand concrete: Mixture optimization for mechanical, environmental, and economical objectives

Z Yang, X Zhan, H Zhu, B Zhang, P Feng, H Li… - … and Building Materials, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This study aims to explore the viability of employing alkali-activated materials (AAMs) as
alternatives for ordinary Portland cements (OPCs) in seawater sea-sand concretes, thereby …