Strategic progress in foam stabilisation towards high-performance foam concrete for building sustainability: A state-of-the-art review

NP Tran, TN Nguyen, TD Ngo, PK Le, TA Le - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lightweight, high energy reservation and excellent functional performance are the main
benefits of cellular concrete. Its properties mainly depends on the pore characteristics …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing for remote housing: Benefits and challenges

M Bazli, H Ashrafi, A Rajabipour, C Kutay - Automation in Construction, 2023 - Elsevier
Additive manufacturing and in particular, concrete 3D printing has been suggested as one of
the interesting solutions to unlock remote development, enhance the strength and capability …

Utilization of antimony tailings in fiber-reinforced 3D printed concrete: A sustainable approach for construction materials

A Singh, Y Wang, Y Zhou, J Sun, X Xu, Y Li… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract 3D printed concrete (3DPC) is an innovative solution offering faster construction,
reduced waste, and greater design flexibility. Antimony tailings (AT) enhance the material's …

Geopolymers as an alternative to Portland cement: An overview

NB Singh, B Middendorf - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Portland cement manufacture emits 5–7% CO 2, which is responsible for global
warming. Geopolymers minimize CO 2 emission and may be a partial alternative to Portland …

Basalt fiber-reinforced foam concrete containing silica fume: An experimental study

O Gencel, M Nodehi, OY Bayraktar, G Kaplan… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Foam concrete refers to a type of low-density concrete that is commonly known to have
favorable insulation and thermal performance due to its intentionally increased porosity …

[HTML][HTML] Self-healing cement concrete composites for resilient infrastructures: A review

W Zhang, Q Zheng, A Ashour, B Han - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Cracks in cement concrete composites, whether autogenous or loading-initiated, are almost
inevitable and often difficult to detect and repair, posing a threat to safety and durability of …

Mine tailings-based geopolymers: A comprehensive review

X He, Z Yuhua, S Qaidi, HF Isleem, O Zaid… - Ceramics …, 2022 - Elsevier
The mining industry produces a large amount of stone waste and tailings, which poses a
threat to the environment. Dum** is the most common means of disposing of this industrial …

[HTML][HTML] Porous geopolymer composites: A review

X Zhang, C Bai, Y Qiao, X Wang, D Jia, H Li… - Composites Part A …, 2021 - Elsevier
Porous geopolymers have emerged as one of the most promising inorganic porous
materials over the last decade, due to their inexpensive and easy fabrication process …

Recent progress in low-carbon binders

C Shi, B Qu, JL Provis - Cement and Concrete Research, 2019 - Elsevier
The development of low-carbon binders has been recognized as a means of reducing the
carbon footprint of the Portland cement industry, in response to growing global concerns …

A critical review of 3D printing in construction: Benefits, challenges, and risks

S El-Sayegh, L Romdhane, S Manjikian - Archives of Civil and Mechanical …, 2020 - Springer
This paper provides a critical review of the related literature on 3D printing in construction.
The paper discusses and evaluates the different 3D printing techniques in construction. The …