Review on the deterioration and approaches to enhance the durability of concrete in the freeze–thaw environment

R Wang, Z Hu, Y Li, K Wang, H Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Research progress of the thermophysical and mechanical properties of concrete subjected to freeze-thaw cycles

X Zheng, Y Wang, S Zhang, F Xu, X Zhu, X Jiang… - … and Building Materials, 2022‏ - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Upscaling degradation of cementitious calcium (aluminate) silicate hydrate upon ultra-low temperature attack: A multiscale insight and a bottom-up …

X Zhu, Q Ren, B He, H Zhang, Z Jiang - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2022‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Molecular simulations of premelted films between CSH and ice: Implication for cryo-suction in cement-based materials

X Zhu, L Brochard, Z Jiang, M Vandamme - Cement and Concrete …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Unified soil freezing characteristic for variably‐saturated saline soils

J Zhou, X Meng, C Wei, W Pei - Water Resources Research, 2020‏ - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Frost Resistance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete: A Critical Review

K Liu, K Fu, Y Sang, Y Yang, C Zou, T **e… - Journal of Building …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
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 …

Mesoscopic analysis of heat and moisture coupled transfer in concrete considering phase change under frost action

C Zhao, W Zhou, X Chen, Q Wu, G Ma… - Journal of building …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

Service life prediction of ballastless track concrete under the coupling effect of fatigue loads and environmental actions: a review

H Li, Z Yang, J Wen, F Huang, Z Wang… - Journal of Sustainable …, 2023‏ - Taylor & Francis
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 …

Degradation mechanisms in overpack concrete of spent nuclear fuel dry storage systems: A review

MT Elshazli, A Ibrahim, E Eidelpes… - Nuclear Engineering and …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
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 …