New development of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

J Du, W Meng, KH Khayat, Y Bao, P Guo, Z Lyu… - Composites Part B …, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Utilization of fibers in ultra-high performance concrete: A review

J Gong, Y Ma, J Fu, J Hu, X Ouyang, Z Zhang… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Fibers are essential in reinforcing the mechanical properties of ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC), particularly the tensile and flexural strength. This paper conducts a …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of fibers on the mechanical properties of UHPC: A review

J Yang, B Chen, J Su, G Xu, D Zhang, J Zhou - Journal of Traffic and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) developed rapidly in research and commercial use
during the recent decade. Significant progress has been achieved in its material science …

Utilization of novel stranded steel fiber to enhance fiber–matrix interface of cementitious composites

K Zhang, Q Yuan, T Huang, S Zuo, H Yao - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Reinforced materials with helically twisted geometries have been successfully applied in the
concrete structures, owing to their superior mechanical properties and anchoring …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable lightweight engineered cementitious composites using limestone calcined clay cement (LC3)

Y Zhou, G Gong, B **, M Guo, F **ng, C Chen - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
Engineered cementitious composites (ECC) have superior ductility and durability. The
intensive use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in ECC, however, yields significant …

[HTML][HTML] Improving interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties of carbon fiber reinforced polyamide 6 composites with environment-friendly water-based sizing …

C Yan, Y Zhu, D Liu, H Xu, G Chen, M Chen… - Composites Part B …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a water-based aminoethylpiperazine-polyamide (AEPPA) is synthesized and its
water-based sizing agent is prepared to improve the interfacial properties of carbon fiber …

Rehabilitation exercise–driven symbiotic electrical stimulation system accelerating bone regeneration

T Wang, H Ouyang, Y Luo, J Xue, E Wang, L Zhang… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
Electrical stimulation can effectively accelerate bone healing. However, the substantial size
and weight of electrical stimulation devices result in reduced patient benefits and …

Improved the interfacial characteristics of carbon fiber/polyamide 6 composites by synthesizing polydopamine rapidly on the carbon fiber surface with ultrasound …

N Sun, B Zhu, X Gao, K Qiao, Y Zhang, B Wang… - … Science and Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Poor interfacial compatibility is the main factor restricting the improvement of mechanical
properties of carbon fiber (CF) reinforced polyamide 6 (PA6) composites. In this paper, we …

Microstructural characterisation of cementitious composite incorporating polymeric fibre: A comprehensive review

NP Tran, C Gunasekara, DW Law, S Houshyar… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Synthetic fibres such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and polyethylene (PE)
in both virgin and recycled forms have been widely employed in cementitious composites …

High-performance strain-hardening cementitious composites with tensile strain capacity exceeding 4%: A review

DY Yoo, N Banthia - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2022 - Elsevier
A state-of-the-art review on the development of high-performance strain-hardening
cementitious composites (SHCC) with over 55 MPa compressive strength, 4% tensile strain …