The in-situ strength of concrete is often evaluated by destructive compressive strength tests
conducted on cylinders or cube specimens cast alongside the main structure. Various non …

The paper deals with the dimensional variations of High Performance Concretes subjected
simultaneously to cyclic water exchanges and loading. The aim is to quantify the drying …

This study addresses the effects of accelerated hydration in recycled aggregate concrete
(RAC) due to the incorporation of High Early Strength Cement (HESC) and employing the …

The early-age tensile properties and shrinkage behaviors of mortar are important to
investigate its early-age cracking potential. This study employs the digital image correlation …

This paper presents the influence of natural hydraulic lime (NHL) on the behavior of cement-
based materials at fresh and hardened states. Two reference mortars with and without …

This study aims to experimentally investigate the autogenous deformation and the stress
evolution in restrained high-volume ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) concrete …

From a material viewpoint, modern concrete's frequent propensity to plastic shrinkage
cracking can be attributable to a combination of low water-binder ratio use and ever …

This paper presents the results of experimental research on recycled concrete at early age.
The influence of recycled gravel and sand (RG and RS) and initial water saturation of RG on …

Having a good chloride penetration resistance, blast-furnace slag cementitious materials are
often used in coastal and marine structures. This type of civil engineering structures however …

The assessment of the tensile properties of early-age concrete is essential for reducing the
risk of cracking due to restrained shrinkage. The tensile strain capacity of concrete, which …