Nanotechnology is a cutting-edge technology that has proven beneficial in various
engineering aspects. The use of nanomaterials in civil engineering has been a modern …

In recent years, an emerging technology termed,“High-Performance Fiber-Reinforced
Concrete (HPFRC)” has become popular in the construction industry. The materials used in …

Disposal of the coal fly ash (CFA) generated from thermal power plants in huge quantities is
one of the major concerns for the industry, as well as the natural environment. On the other …

This paper analyzes and discusses in depth the development of hydration of ternary cement
pastes with silica fume (8%) and nano-silica (3%), with water/binder (w/b) ratios of 0.4 and …

Nanoparticles are highly efficient additives for modification of cement products, even at small
concentrations (≤ 1%). The main modifications are (typical ranges shown, though great …

As yet, no article has comprehensively examined the mechanical properties, durability, and
microstructure of ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete (UHPGC) in comparison with …

Recycling plastic waste into recycled plastic fiber (RPF) for use in sustainable cementitious
composites is an effective method for reducing the amount of plastic waste generated. While …

In the present research, Ultra-high Performance Concretes (UHPCs) applying coarse basalt
aggregate with a maximum particle size of 16 mm are designed by using the particle …

With the rapid development of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) as a promising sustainable
concrete, it is vital to thoroughly understand the microstructural characteristics and …

Long-term durability of concrete has been of interest for researchers in past decades, and
throughout their numerous research endeavors, they have tried to improve durability with the …