Effect of functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes on mechanical properties and durability of cement mortars

MM Sarvandani, M Mahdikhani, H Aghabarati… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
This article deals with the effects of using COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon
nanotubes (MWCNTs) on mechanical properties and durability of cement mortars. In this …

Prediction of mechanical properties of lightweight basalt fiber reinforced concrete containing silica fume and fly ash: Experimental and numerical assessment

A Saradar, P Nemati, AS Paskiabi, MM Moein… - Journal of Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
As a building material, concrete has its own advantages and disadvantages. One of the
weaknesses of concrete is its very low tensile strength and strain as well as brittleness under …

Influence of different monomer ratios and recycled concrete aggregate on mechanical properties and durability of geopolymer concretes

M Koushkbaghi, P Alipour, B Tahmouresi… - … and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Properties of geopolymer concrete using metakaolin (MK) as the aluminosilicate
source and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) as partial replacement of natural aggregate …

Investigating the properties and microstructure of high-performance cement composites with nano-silica, silica fume, and ultra-fine TiO2

A Saradar, Y Rezakhani, K Rahmati… - Innovative Infrastructure …, 2024 - Springer
Nanomaterials find widespread use in industries, including construction, due to their
superior mechanical, thermal, and electrical characteristics. Addressing cement composites' …

Research on mechanical characteristics, fractal dimension and internal structure of fiber reinforced concrete under uniaxial compression

D Zheng, W Song, J Fu, G Xue, J Li, S Cao - Construction and Building …, 2020 - Elsevier
In this paper, a series of laboratory investigations were carried out to explore the effect of
fiber dosage and types on the mechanical properties and failure modes of fiber-reinforced …

Investigation of impact resistance of high-strength portland cement concrete containing steel fibers

M Mohtasham Moein, A Saradar, K Rahmati… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Impact resistance of Portland cement concrete (PCC) is an essential property in various
applications of PCC, such as industrial floors, hydraulic structures, and explosion-proof …

On bending crashworthiness of smooth-shell lattice-filled structures

H Yin, D Guo, G Wen, Z Wu - Thin-Walled Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
Thin-walled structures are widely used in engineering applications. In order to improve the
mechanical properties of thin-walled structures, porous structures are usually filled into thin …

Effect of pore structure on compressive strength and permeability of planting recycled concrete

F Wang, C Sun - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The relationship between strength, permeability, and pore structure of planting recycled
concrete (PRC) was investigated using industrial computed tomography non-destructive …

Utilizing construction and demolition waste in concrete as a sustainable cement substitute: a comprehensive study on behavior under short-term dynamic and static …

MM Moein, K Rahmati, AM Moein, SE Rigby… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study explores the utilization of recycled concrete powder (RCP) as a sustainable
alternative to conventional cement in concrete production, focusing on its impact on …