Review on the deterioration and approaches to enhance the durability of concrete in the freeze–thaw environment
The freeze–thaw durability of concrete is an important factor for determining the service life
of concrete in cold regions. This overview expounds three stages of freeze–thaw damage in …
of concrete in cold regions. This overview expounds three stages of freeze–thaw damage in …
Research progress of the thermophysical and mechanical properties of concrete subjected to freeze-thaw cycles
In cold regions, concrete structures such as pavements, bridges, and tunnels can undergo
freeze-thaw conditions, which may significantly deteriorate the performance of concrete and …
freeze-thaw conditions, which may significantly deteriorate the performance of concrete and …
[HTML][HTML] Upscaling degradation of cementitious calcium (aluminate) silicate hydrate upon ultra-low temperature attack: A multiscale insight and a bottom-up …
Low-carbon calcium (alumino) silicate hydrate (C-(A)-SH) based composites (eg, blended
cement-based materials and alkali-activated materials) have broad application potential in …
cement-based materials and alkali-activated materials) have broad application potential in …
Molecular simulations of premelted films between CSH and ice: Implication for cryo-suction in cement-based materials
The premelted films between cement and ice observed at freezing temperatures play a role
in the freeze-thaw damage of cement-based materials, as they play a role in cryo-suction …
in the freeze-thaw damage of cement-based materials, as they play a role in cryo-suction …
Unified soil freezing characteristic for variably‐saturated saline soils
Freezing and thawing of soil have a significant impact on the thermal‐hydrological
processes in cold regions. Freezing point and unfrozen water content are key variables …
processes in cold regions. Freezing point and unfrozen water content are key variables …
Frost Resistance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete: A Critical Review
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) offers a green, sustainable answer to handle the
increasing pile-up of construction and demolition waste. However, a big issue, especially in …
increasing pile-up of construction and demolition waste. However, a big issue, especially in …
Mesoscopic analysis of heat and moisture coupled transfer in concrete considering phase change under frost action
Freeze-thaw damage in cold areas often decreases the performance and service life of
concrete structures. This work presents a mesoscopic numerical method to investigate the …
concrete structures. This work presents a mesoscopic numerical method to investigate the …
Experimental evaluation of the frost resistance durability of RCC layer subjected to early-age freezing
Y Li, J Chai, R Wang, X Zhang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Freeze–thaw cycle, shear and nuclear magnetic resonance tests were conducted to
investigate the effect of early-age freezing on the frost resistance durability of roller …
investigate the effect of early-age freezing on the frost resistance durability of roller …
Service life prediction of ballastless track concrete under the coupling effect of fatigue loads and environmental actions: a review
With regard to concrete materials used in the infrastructure of high-speed railway (HSR), the
properties and service life are influenced not only by the fatigue loads caused by the running …
properties and service life are influenced not only by the fatigue loads caused by the running …
Degradation mechanisms in overpack concrete of spent nuclear fuel dry storage systems: A review
Dry storage systems are successfully used for interim storage of commercial spent nuclear
fuel (SNF). Many of these systems consist of sealed, welded canisters placed inside …
fuel (SNF). Many of these systems consist of sealed, welded canisters placed inside …