Durability and long-term performance of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites: A review

SM Harle - Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
This article provides an overview of key findings and recommendations for future research
on the durability and performance of fiber-based materials, polymer (FRP) composites. The …

Piezoelectric materials for sustainable building structures: Fundamentals and applications

J Chen, Q Qiu, Y Han, D Lau - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Piezoelectric materials are capable of transforming mechanical strain and vibration energy
into electrical energy. This property allows opportunities for implementing renewable and …

Durability of fibre-reinforced polymer-wood composite members: An overview

M Bazli, M Heitzmann, BV Hernandez - Composite Structures, 2022 - Elsevier
This review is focused on the durability aspects of timber structures strengthened with fibre-
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Although FRP composite enhances the strength and …

[HTML][HTML] Green concrete: By-products utilization and advanced approaches

A Al-Mansour, CL Chow, L Feo, R Penna, D Lau - Sustainability, 2019 - mdpi.com
The popularity of concrete has been accompanied with dreadful consumptions that have led
to huge carbon footprint in our environment. The exhaustion of natural resources is not yet …

Durability of seawater and sea sand concrete filled filament wound FRP tubes under seawater environments

M Bazli, YL Li, XL Zhao, RKS Raman, Y Bai… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
Using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) composites together with seawater and sea sand
concrete (SWSSC) in coastal areas will overcome the environmental issues of using …

[HTML][HTML] Nano-engineering of construction materials using molecular dynamics simulations: Prospects and challenges

D Lau, W Jian, Z Yu, D Hui - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
In recent years, research articles involving molecular dynamics simulations of construction
materials have grown significantly in number. The growth reflects an emerging need to …

Studying the potential of energy saving through vertical greenery systems: Using EnergyPlus simulation program

KWDKC Dahanayake, CL Chow - Energy and Buildings, 2017 - Elsevier
Abstract Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) are upcoming facade cladding fixtures which
restore the connection between the city and nature. They are capable of providing thermal …

Degradation of fiber/matrix interface under various environmental and loading conditions: Insights from molecular simulations

R Wu, XQ Wang, D Zhao, J Hou, C Wu, D Lau… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been increasingly applied as reinforcing and
load-bearing components in building constructions and civil infrastructures. Long-term …

A state-of-the-art review: Shear performance of the concrete beams reinforced with FRP bars

X Liang, J Peng, R Ren - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
FRP-reinforced concrete widely used in engineering with excellent salt resistance is a
potential alternative to steel-reinforced concrete in harsh environments. This paper reviews …

[HTML][HTML] Towards BIM-based sustainable structural design optimization: a systematic review and industry perspective

M Afzal, RYM Li, MF Ayyub, M Shoaib, M Bilal - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Structural design optimization (SDO) plays a pivotal role in enhancing various aspects of
construction projects, including design quality, cost efficiency, safety, and structural …