The impact of nano clay on normal and high-performance concrete characteristics: a review
The use of nano clay to improve the qualities of construction materials and engineering
applications has attracted a lot of discussion in recent years. This review article summarizes …
applications has attracted a lot of discussion in recent years. This review article summarizes …
Vermiculite as a construction material–A short guide for Civil Engineer
AM Rashad - Construction and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
Vermiculite is a mica-like mineral with a shiny flakes which is one member of the
phyllosilicate group. It can be expanded up to 30 times its original volume when heated at …
phyllosilicate group. It can be expanded up to 30 times its original volume when heated at …
Comparison of compressive, flexural, and temperature-induced ductility behaviours of steel-PVA hybrid fibre reinforced OPC and geopolymer concretes after high …
This paper presents a comparison of the performances of geopolymer concrete (GPC) and
ordinary Portland cement concrete (OPCC) with and without fibres after exposure to 200 …
ordinary Portland cement concrete (OPCC) with and without fibres after exposure to 200 …
[HTML][HTML] Silica extraction from rice husk: Comprehensive review and applications
The use of low-cost, renewable or waste resources to create engineered silica particles is a
valuable example of sustainability. Rice husks are renewable resources that can be used to …
valuable example of sustainability. Rice husks are renewable resources that can be used to …
Mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight concretes with vermiculite and EPS using air-entraining agent
This study aimed to compare mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight aggregate
concrete with two kinds of lightweight aggregates, vermiculite and Expanded Polystyrene …
concrete with two kinds of lightweight aggregates, vermiculite and Expanded Polystyrene …
Gamma radiation shielding, fire resistance and physicochemical characteristics of Portland cement pastes modified with synthesized Fe2O3 and ZnO nanoparticles
SA Abo-El-Enein, FI El-Hosiny, SMA El-Gamal… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
This investigation aimed to utilize the synthesized hematite nanoparticles (α-Fe 2 O 3) as
well as ZnO nanoparticles (Wurtzite phase) for enhancing the mechanical properties …
well as ZnO nanoparticles (Wurtzite phase) for enhancing the mechanical properties …
Enhancing the compressive strength of thermal energy storage concrete containing a low-temperature phase change material using silica fume and multiwalled …
In this study, structural functional thermal energy storage concrete (TESC) containing
Tetradecane which is a low-temperature phase change material (PCM) has been …
Tetradecane which is a low-temperature phase change material (PCM) has been …
Utilization of nano-metakaolin in concrete: A review
P Zhan, Z He, Z Ma, C Liang, X Zhang… - Journal of building …, 2020 - Elsevier
Nano materials have been widely used to improve the properties of cementitious materials.
Nano-metakaolin (NMK) is currently developed and applied in the concrete, and there are a …
Nano-metakaolin (NMK) is currently developed and applied in the concrete, and there are a …
Mechanical properties, radiation mitigation and fire resistance of OPC-recycled glass powder composites containing nanoparticles
The main target of this research is the utilization of low-cost nanoparticles as substantive
additions for bolstering the physicomechanical, mitigation of gamma radiation, thermal …
additions for bolstering the physicomechanical, mitigation of gamma radiation, thermal …
Porosity and insulating properties of silica-fume based foams
The synthesis of silica-fume based foams, with a multi-range macroporosity, was obtained
by alkaline activation. Foams were obtained through an in situ foaming process exploiting …
by alkaline activation. Foams were obtained through an in situ foaming process exploiting …