Carbon nanotubes (CNT) as a functional filler can increase the electrical conductivity
property of concrete and thus provide intrinsic self-sensing properties with no need for …

Carbon nanofibers are a type of one-dimensional nanomaterials that have recently received
increasing attention for application in cementitious mixtures. The excellent properties of …

Many crucial applications use the thermoelectric coolers (TECs) system because they have
some desirable properties, including durability, reliability, simple structure, and quietness …

In contrast to the traditional methods of directly adding conductive fillers to the cement matrix
in the development of heatable conductive concrete, radiation shielding and smart sensing …

This paper proposes a new sustainable earth–cement building composite with
multifunctional sensing features and investigates its properties through an experimental …

An extensive experimental study was conducted to investigate the co-effects of surface area
and distance between electrodes as well as filler scales on the percolation threshold of …

Premature failure and degradation of layers are the main problems for transportation
infrastructure. Addressing these issues necessitates implementing structural health …

Recently, carbon materials with unique properties, such as high tensile strength and
electrical conductivity, have been extensively investigated for the multi-functionalization of …

This study focuses on investigating the properties of a cement-based piezoelectric
composite modified with 0.5% Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes (MWCNTs) under varying …

Fully embedded and spatially diffuse sensors are central to the advancement of civil and
construction engineering. Indeed, they serve as an enabling technology necessary for …