Innovative lightweight concrete: effect of fiber, bacteria and nanomaterials

HE Beytekin, Ö Biricik Altun, A Mardani… - Iranian Polymer …, 2024 - Springer
It was reported that various studies have been carried out to increase the strength,
permeability and durability performances of lightweight concrete (LC) mixtures. Extensive …

Analysis of the combination of glass and polypropylene fibers on the mechanical properties of mortar

JA Burgos Cotrina, EA Cubas Benavides… - Journal of Building …, 2025 - Springer
This article investigates the impact of incorporating glass fibers (GF) and polypropylene
fibers (PPF) on the mechanical properties of two types of load-bearing mortars, P1 and P2 …

Experimental study on firebrick powder-based cementitious composites under the effect of elevated temperature

EH Alakara, O Sevim, I Demir, O Şimşek - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigates the effect of elevated temperature on cementitious composites with 5,
10, 15, 20, and 25% firebrick powder (FBP). In this regard, cementitious composite mortars …

[HTML][HTML] Strength and durability of roller compacted concrete with different types and addition rates of polypropylene fibers

I Kilic, S Gokce Gok - Revista de la construcción, 2021 - SciELO Chile
Roller compacted concrete (RCC) is a relatively new alternative construction material that
can be used in road and dam constructions by allowing rapid use after production and the …

Mechanical properties and microstructure of polypropylene fiber reinforced cement mortar soil

B Ruan, H Ding, J Teng, W Deng, S Zheng… - KSCE Journal of Civil …, 2021 - Elsevier
A series of unconfined compressive strength tests and flexural strength tests are carried out
to evaluate the improved effect of polypropylene fiber on the defects of cement mortar soil …

Cleaner environment approach by the utilization of ceramic sanitaryware waste in Portland cement mortar at ambient and elevated temperatures

S Çelikten, İİ Atabey, Z Bayer Öztürk - Iranian Journal of Science and …, 2022 - Springer
The possibility of improving the physical and mechanical performance of Portland cement
mortars (PCMs) before and after being exposed to elevated temperatures using waste …

Development of hybrid steel-basalt fiber reinforced concrete-in aspects of flexure, fracture and microstructure

JV Jenifer, D Brindha - Revista de la construcción, 2021 - SciELO Chile
The conventional concrete is considered to be critical in various constructional applications
due to its setbacks such as service load failures, brittle property, low ductility and low tensile …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of high temperature and cooling regimes on properties of marble powder-based cementitious composites

İR Bayer, O Sevim, I Demir - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The demand for cement is increasing every day worldwide. To meet this demand, natural
resources are rapidly being depleted. The excessive consumption of natural resources …

[HTML][HTML] Elevated temperature performance of reactive powder concrete containing recycled fine aggregates

H Salahuddin, LA Qureshi, A Nawaz, M Abid… - Materials, 2020 - mdpi.com
This study examines the effect of elevated temperature on various properties of reactive
powder concrete (RPC) containing varying percentages of recycled fine aggregates as sand …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of plasticizer and antifreeze on concrete at elevated temperatures and different cooling regimes

İB Kara, M Arslan - Revista de la construcción, 2020 - SciELO Chile
In this study, the plasticizer and the antifreeze were used. The concrete specimens (the
reference concrete without an admixture, concrete with plasticizer, concrete with antifreeze …