Workability, physical & mechanical properties of the cement mortars strengthened with metakaolin and steel/basalt fibers exposed to freezing-thawing periods

S Guler, ZF Akbulut - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Mortar samples' strength and durability properties can be improved by adding different
pozzolanic materials and fibers to their mixtures against freeze–thaw (FT) periods. For this …

Improving the dynamic splitting properties of engineered cementitious composites using hybrid synthetic polymer and recycled steel fibres

M Chen, G Wang, T Zhang, M Ma, S Tang… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
To improve the dynamic mechanical behaviour and make full use of recycled waste tyres,
this study investigates the feasibleness of partial replacement of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) …

Production of sustainable steel fiber-reinforced rubberized concrete with enhanced mechanical properties: A state-of-the-art review

P Zhang, C Wang, J Guo, J Wu, C Zhang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the consumption of natural resources and the generation of large amounts of
waste have seriously threatened the progress of human civilization towards sustainable …

Development of green engineered cementitious composites with acceptable dynamic split resistance utilising recycled polymer fibres

M Chen, R Jiang, T Zhang, H Zhong… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Using recycled tyre polymer fibres (RTPF) to replace part of polyvinyl alcohol fibres (PVAF)
is a strategy to produce green and economical engineered cementitious composites (ECC) …

Properties of the cement containing hybrid micro-fibers and polymer latex using the orthogonal test: A comparative study of freshwater and seawater curing conditions

X Li, Z Wang, M Zhang, R Liu, Z Wang, C Zhang… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
The enhancement of cement properties through the integration of composite materials has
become a prevailing topic, as it offers a solution to the limitations associated with single …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of whisker toughening on the dynamic properties of hybrid fiber concrete

H Guo, H Wang, H Li, L Wei, Y Li - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In the present study, the test analyzed the effect of calcium carbonate whisker powder on the
properties of hybrid fiber concrete incorporated with basalt and mesh polypropylene fibers …

Performance optimisation of alkali-activated slag ultra-low carbon concrete (AAS-ULCC) for shield tunnel segments by steel fibres

J Pan, K Feng, M Li, W **ng, X Deng, C Chao - Journal of Cleaner …, 2025 - Elsevier
Using alkali-activated slag ultra-low carbon concrete (AAS-ULCC) for manufacturing
segments offers a novel approach to reducing carbon emissions in shield tunnels. However …

Role of micro fibres in tailoring the specific heat capacity of cementitious composites at elevated temperatures: Experimental characterisation and micromechanical …

T Zhang, M Chen, Z Yan, S Wang, M Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The temperature dependency of specific heat capacity is crucial for thermo-mechanical
analysis of fibre reinforced cementitious composites. In this study, a combined experimental …

Application of Waste Tire in Construction: A Road towards Sustainability and Circular Economy

MR Hassan, D Rodrigue - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The global demand for rubber is on a steady rise, which is driven by the increasing
production of automobiles and the growing need for industrial, medical, and household …

Experimental study on bond performance of interface between concrete and UHPFRC incorporating recycled tyre fibers

J Shen, J Shi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper conducted single-side shear tests on 27 groups specimens with dimensions of
100 mm× 100 mm× 40 mm to investigate the shear bond performance of the interface …