Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a type of cement-based composite for new
construction and/or restoration of existing structures to extend service life. UHPC features …

Scientific interest on superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in conjunction with cement-based
building materials has widened from mostly engineering aspects towards polymer physico …

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) demonstrates relatively high autogenous
shrinkage at early age due to the use of high binder content and low water-to-binder ratio of …

Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) as a kind of progressive cement-based material
has attracted wide attention in the field of concrete engineering due to its superior …

The recycled fine-powder (RFP), produced during the recycling process, will induce a
serious impact on the environment with improper disposition. A potential green way to reuse …

In this study, the hydration product, CSH density, and pore structure at different layers from
the drying surface were measured. Besides, the zone affected by the released internal …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are a very effective means of decreasing high-performance
and ultra-high performance concrete autogenous shrinkage. However, their efficiency can …

Bonding performance between steel fiber and cement matrix is critical for the stress
transformation and crack control, which significantly affects the mechanical properties of …

This paper represents a critical review on alkali-activated materials (AAM) containing
organics with high homogeneity at nano-scale (< 1 μm). Organics including organosilicons …

With advances in construction industry, restraining the shrinkage cracking of cement-based
materials has become increasingly prominent. Shrinkage reducing admixtures (SRA) can …