[HTML][HTML] Abrasion damage of concrete for hydraulic structures and mitigation measures: A comprehensive review

Q Liu, LV Andersen, M Zhang, M Wu - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Abrasion damage of concrete induced by sediment-laden flow has been a significant
durability problem for hydraulic structures. Due to the complexity of dynamic fields and …

Utilization of recycled concrete aggregates in LDPE-bonded cementless paver blocks

P Saraswat, B Singh - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the utilization of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) in waste low-
density polyethylene (LDPE)-bonded, non-traffic cementless paver blocks. RCA is …

[HTML][HTML] Properties of lightweight pedestrian paving blocks incorporating wheat straw: Micro-to macro-scale investigation

MJ Al-Kheetan - Results in Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study elucidates the manufacture of lightweight pedestrian paving blocks (LPPB) by
partially substituting sand with wheat straw fibres. Sodium silicate was used to treat wheat …

[HTML][HTML] Development of eco-friendly hollow concrete blocks in the field using wasted high-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and crumb tire rubber

SM Al-Tarbi, OSB Al-Amoudi, MA Al-Osta… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
A new configuration of hollow concrete blocks was fabricated in the field. Three distinct types
of hollow concrete blocks were produced to assess the effectiveness of such blocks in the …

Performance evaluation of self-compacting concrete prepared using waste foundry sand on engineering properties and life cycle assessment

RB Tangadagi, PT Ravichandran - Recycling, 2024 - mdpi.com
The primary objective of this research is to utilize an industrial waste byproduct such as
waste foundry sand (WFS) as an alternative for fine aggregate in self-compacting concrete …

[HTML][HTML] Durability assessment and microstructure of high-strength performance bricks produced from pet waste and foundry sand

FI Aneke, BO Awuzie, MMH Mostafa, C Okorafor - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fired clay brickwork in buildings is prone to cracks and deterioration upon exposure to long-
time acidic contamination and water absorption, hence decreasing the bearing capacity of …

[PDF][PDF] Laboratory innovation to investigate concrete paving blocks compressive strength

RH Lumingkewas, SP Hadiwardoyo… - Civil Engineering …, 2023 - core.ac.uk
This research aims to evaluate the block method against the cube test method using
variations in thickness. Paving blocks can be produced using a hydraulic machine or a …

Effect of size variation of fibre-shaped waste tyre rubber as fine aggregate on the ductility of self-compacting concrete

AA Thakare, A Singh, T Gupta, S Chaudhary - Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
Abandoning shredded waste tyre rubber (WTR) in cement-based mixes facilitates safe
waste tyre disposal and conserves the natural resources used in construction materials. The …

Mixture optimization of concrete paving blocks containing waste silt

A Solouki, P Tataranni, C Sangiorgi - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Most of the waste materials recycled for the production of new construction materials are by-
products of various manufacturing processes, such as the aggregate washing process …

Optimisation and environmental impact analysis of green dry mix mortar paving block incorporating high volume recycled waste glass and ground granulated blast …

JS Yeo, S Koting, CC Onn, MKH Radwan… - … Science and Pollution …, 2023 - Springer
This research incorporates sustainable materials such as ground granulated blast furnace
slag (GGBS) and recycled waste glass (RWG) as cement and fine aggregate replacement …