Construction Materials, Volume 5, Issue 3

In this research work, five different types of post-consumer plastics were mechanically ground into fine aggregate, and each type was used to prepare 2 in. (50 mm) mortar cubes by partial volumetric replacement of the sand. The purpose is to evaluate...

The manufacture of Portland cement (PC) emits a significant amount of CO2 into the atmosphere. Therefore, the partial replacement of PC by supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) possessing pozzolanic properties is considered a viable strategy to...

This study investigates sustainable mortars using lightweight synthetic sand (LSS), made from dune sand and recycled PET bottles, to replace natural sand (0–100% by volume). This aligns with circular economy principles by valorizing plastic was...

The significant expansion of the construction sector and corresponding depletion of natural sand resources have intensified the search for sustainable alternatives, with waste foundry sand (WFS) emerging as a promising candidate. This systematic revi...

The integration of sustainable materials such as fly ash, blast-furnace slag, recycled aggregates, and seawater into concrete mixes offers significant potential for reducing the environmental impact of construction. However, traditional experimental...

This study investigates the deterioration of skid resistance and surface macrotexture following preventive maintenance using micro-milling techniques. Field data were collected from 31 asphalt pavement sections located across four climatic zones in T...

Coal is still China’s primary energy source, and the production process of coal produces industrial byproduct coal gangue. This study explores the possibility of using industrial byproducts of thermal power generation, fly ash (FA) and calcined...

The study is motivated by the application of dry finish milling for post-build processing of additive Ti6Al4V blanks, since the use of neither lubricant nor coolants has been attracting increasing attention due to its environmental benefits, non-toxi...

The increasing demand for sustainable practices in road construction has prompted the search for environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials. This study explores the incorporation of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) and Panasqueira mine was...

Reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams constructed with low-strength concrete are susceptible to sudden splitting failures in the strut region due to shear–compression stresses. To mitigate this vulnerability, various strengthening techniques, inc...