[HTML][HTML] Microplastics in construction and built environment

L Prasittisopin, W Ferdous, V Kamchoom - Developments in the Built …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Plastics have been extensively used in the building and construction industries for decades.
However, the more plastics are utilised, the more microplastics are released. This review …

[HTML][HTML] How 3D printing technology makes cities smarter: a review, thematic analysis, and perspectives

L Prasittisopin - Smart Cities, 2024‏ - mdpi.com
Highlights What are the main findings? Key benefits of 3D printing include reducing
construction time and material waste, lowering costs, and enabling the creation of scalable …

Investigating the synergistic effect of graphene nanoplatelets and fly ash on the mechanical properties and microstructure of calcium aluminate cement composites

TT Win, L Prasittisopin, P Jongvivatsakul… - Journal of Building …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Nanomaterials like graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) have been extensively applied in various
fields as reinforcing materials offering excellent mechanical properties. However, for calcium …

An experimental investigation of hydraulic and early and later-age mechanical properties of eco-friendly porous concrete containing waste glass powder and fly ash

D Yavuz, ZF Akbulut, S Guler - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Porous concrete (PC) is a special concrete that contains interconnected large voids, unlike
traditional concrete. Coarse aggregate and a minimal fine aggregate are used in the PC …

Eco-friendly cementitious composites for enhanced strength: Emerging trends and innovations

M Perera, PG Ranjith - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Sustainable construction, especially in cement manufacturing, is gaining momentum due to
its potential in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. A noteworthy solution lies in using …

Efficient machine learning for strength prediction of ready-mix concrete production (prolonged mixing)

W Tuvayanond, V Kamchoom… - Construction Innovation, 2024‏ - emerald.com
Purpose This paper aims to clarify the efficient process of the machine learning algorithms
implemented in the ready-mix concrete (RMC) onsite. It proposes innovative machine …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of fly ash composition to mitigate conversion of calcium aluminate cement composites

TT Win, C Panwisawas, P Jongvivatsakul, W Pansuk… - Buildings, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Calcium aluminate cement (CAC) is one of the alternative cements that is widely used for
special applications. However, during the hydration process degradation of CAC …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of mixing protocols on flow retention of one-part alkali activated slag systems

N Ali, AM Soliman - Construction and Building Materials, 2024‏ - Elsevier
Poor workability and rapid flowability loss are among several challenges hindering the wider
acceptance of alkali-activated slag (AAS)(ie shrinkage, efflorescence). Several attempts …

Power plant waste (fly ash, bottom ash, biomass ash) management for promoting circular economy in sustainable construction: emerging economy context

L Prasittisopin - Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, 2024‏ - emerald.com
Purpose This study explores the contributions of fly ash, bottom ash and biomass ash from
coal and biomass power plants for enhancing circular economy of construction sectors in …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental Research Regarding the Effect of Mineral Aggregates on the Wear of Mixing Blades of Concrete Mixers

A Niță, E Laudacescu, MG Petrescu, T Dumitru… - Materials, 2023‏ - mdpi.com
Industrial mixers are equipment used to mechanically combine different types of materials in
order to obtain homogeneous mixtures. In concrete industry production, mixers play a crucial …