The world is moving towards a circular economy that focuses on reducing wastes and
kee** materials in use for the longest time possible. This paper critically reviewed three of …

Polymer concrete refers to the use of a polymer such as epoxy, polyester or vinyl ester
materials for coating, supplement or cement replacement that enhances mechanical and …

This study proposed three new railway sleeper concepts for a mainline track and
investigated experimentally and numerically to understand their behaviours. These sleepers …

This paper presents a literature review concerning the characteristics of MgO (magnesium
oxide or magnesia) and its application in cementitious materials. It starts with the …

The environmental changing and the innovative production methods have made advanced
composite materials essential for the modern societies. Due to their unique properties, such …

This review explores the development and potential applications of space concrete, a critical
material for future extraterrestrial construction. Space concrete, adapted to withstand the …

Polymer concrete is a relatively new type of concrete in which polymer is used as a binder.
This paper investigates the effect of compositions on the tensile strength and mode-I fracture …

Crumb rubber and short fibres are introduced into the epoxy polymer core of composite
railway sleepers to reduce cost and improve mechanical performance. The study …

This paper describes the role of epoxy resin in the development of advanced building
materials. It reviews in brief the growth of epoxy resin-based high-performance concrete and …

Boron compounds are effective neutron shielding materials because of their high neutron
reaction cross-section. However, their use is limited in cementitious materials because of the …