A review of the interfacial transition zones in concrete: Identification, physical characteristics, and mechanical properties

Q Chen, J Zhang, Z Wang, T Zhao, Z Wang - Engineering Fracture …, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Interfacial Transition Zones (ITZ) with high porosity are easier pathways for damage
initiation and propagation. However, their mechanical performance has hardly been …

3D printed geopolymer composites: A review

S Qaidi, A Yahia, BA Tayeh, H Unis, R Faraj… - Materials Today …, 2022‏ - Elsevier
The application of three-dimensional printed (3DP) technology is expected to lead to the
industrial revolution 4.0, disrupting the economy and providing design customization and …

A critical review on drying shrinkage mitigation strategies in cement-based materials

NP Tran, C Gunasekara, DW Law, S Houshyar… - Journal of Building …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Drying shrinkage deformation due to moisture migration is a major concern in cementitious
materials and can lead to a high probability of cracking, resulting in a deterioration in long …

Seismic performance evaluation of recycled aggregate concrete-filled steel tubular columns with field strain detected via a novel mark-free vision method

Y Tang, M Zhu, Z Chen, C Wu, B Chen, C Li, L Li - Structures, 2022‏ - Elsevier
In this study, low cycle reciprocating load tests were conducted on nine recycled aggregate
concrete-filled steel tube columns (RACSTCs) and a solitary ordinary concrete-filled steel …

Behavior analysis of concrete with recycled tire rubber as aggregate using 3D-digital image correlation

F Abbassi, F Ahmad - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2020‏ - Elsevier
Owing to the rapid growth of world population and the usage of cars, scrap tires are causing
serious environmental problems and ecological threats, which can be solved by recycling …

Effects of pressurized carbonation with presoaking in calcium hydroxide solution on the fracture behaviours of recycled coarse aggregate concrete

S Luo, Q Lin, T Lin, D Wang, S Wang - Construction and Building Materials, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Carbonation is effective in enhancing recycled coarse aggregate, but the shortage of
carbonizable Ca 2+ in recycled coarse aggregate and the low permeability efficiency of CO …

Gray characteristics analysis of strain field of coal and rock bodies around boreholes during progressive damage based on digital image

X Ji, T Zhang, B Ji, L Zhang, M Pang, H Pan… - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2023‏ - Springer
Gas extraction borehole is one of the important means to solve the mine gas disaster.
However, the deformation and damage of coal and rock bodies around borehole will …

Effects of steel fibers on the flexural fatigue performance of recycled aggregate concrete

S Luo, Y Su, Q Zhang, K Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
To explore the flexural fatigue performance of steel fibers reinforced recycled aggregate
concrete (SF-RAC), the flexural fatigue test and residual strength test with different stress …

Experimental research on aggregate restrained shrinkage and cracking of early-age cement paste

M Hong, D Lei, F Zhu, P Bai, J He - Cement and Concrete Research, 2023‏ - Elsevier
This study conducted mesoscale experimental research to investigate the effect of
aggregate restraint on local deformation and cracking of early-age cement. The digital …