High-strength concrete (HSC) uses binders and microfillers with ultrafine particles, such as silica fume. The resulting dense internal hydration structure rapidly decreases HSC humidity, causing shrinkage cracks and affecting internal hydration. Here...
The paper at hand presents an investigation of the tensile behavior of high-strength, strain-hardening cement-based composites (HS-SHCC), reinforced with a single layer of continuous, two-dimensional textile made of ultra-high molecular weight polyet...
In this paper, the influence of the substitution rate of metakaolin (MK) and ultrafine fly ash (UFA) on the hydration degree, the micromechanical properties, the pore size distribution, and the corresponding fractal dimension of composite cement-base...
In this study, the influences of chemical composition and fineness on the development of concrete strength by curing conditions were investigated through performance evaluation of high SO3 Portland cement (HSPC) and ordinary Portland cement (OPC). At...
Cement composites are non-flammable, and their resistance to high temperatures is only apparent. This article presents extensive research on the strength parameters of building mortars exposed to fire-simulating conditions. The analyses included asse...
Shrinkage of concrete during hardening is a serious problem in attempts to maintain the integrity of concrete structures. One of the methods of combating shrinkage is compensating for it using an expansive agent. The purpose of this work is to develo...
High-belite sulfoaluminate cement (HBSC) clinker containing brownmillerite was prepared using the industrial raw materials limestone, aluminum tailings, aluminum ore waste rock, and anhydrite. The effect of brownmillerite on clinker sintering and cli...
The article discusses the possibility of improving the properties of concrete made with composite ash-containing cement (CC) by introducing complex chemical additives. The pozzolanic activity of CC and its degree of hydration increases with the incre...
One of the most science-intensive and developing areas is nano-modified concrete. Its characteristics of high-strength, high density, and improved structure, which is not only important at the stage of monitoring their performance, but also at the ma...
The purpose of this study was to prevent early age autogenous shrinkage in high-strength mortars with saturated tea waste particles. In general, high strength and high performance concretes are made with low water/binder ratios; hence, they are susce...
Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) is a prefabricated novel lightweight high-performance composite material that can be used as a load-bearing or non-load-bearing component of prefabricated buildings. Making TRC with Ultra-High-Strength Concrete (UHSC...
High-performance cementitious composites with self-compacting characteristics are gaining due importance in meeting the challenges of the modern world. This experimental study deals with developing high-strength self-compacting cement mortar composit...
The demand for durable, resistant, and high-strength structural material has led to the use of fibers as reinforcing elements. This paper presents an investigation into the inclusion of chopped steel wool fibers (CSWFs) in cement to form a high-flexu...
A comparative study of the fracture features, strength and deformation properties of pseudo strain-hardening composites based on alkali-activated slag and Portland cement matrices with polypropylene microfiber was carried out. Correlations between th...
In order to better design and calculate in infrastructures, it is necessary to clarify the key mechanical parameters of structural materials, such as axial compressive strength, elastic modulus and Poisson’s ratio. High-strength grouting materi...
Numerous studies have been published on various rheological aspects of conventional and high-performance concrete, some of which encompass multi-scale investigations. However, there is no published article that studies the rheology of ultra-high-perf...
Modern concrete infrastructure requires structural components with higher mechanical strength and greater durability. A solution is the addition of nanomaterials to cement-based materials, which can enhance their mechanical properties. Some such nano...
Erection of buildings using 3D printing has great potential. However, its mass use for high-rise buildings is hampered by the lack of cement mortars with the required technical characteristics, the most important of which is high plastic strength (in...
Waste glass (WG) is a solid waste with increasing reserves, and its disposal has become a global issue. The application of WG in the construction industry is one of the promising pathways for recycling WG while reducing high-cost WG landfills. This s...
The crack self-healing behavior of high-performance steel-fiber reinforced cement composites (HPSFRCs) was investigated. High-strength deformed steel fibers were employed in a high strength mortar with very fine silica sand to decreasing the crack wi...
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The construction industry is a major consumer of natural resources and a significant source of CO2 emissions. Although numerous studies have addressed cement reduction through supplementary materials, the replacement of natural aggregates has receive...
The low injectability and strong permeation of micro-fractures in argillaceous rock masses significantly impair the impermeabilization and reinforcement performance of conventional cement-based grouting materials. This study first develops a highly i...
Steel fiber reinforced high-strength concrete (SFRHSC) is a composite material composed of cement, coarse aggregate, and randomly distributed short steel fibers. The excellent tensile strength of steel fiber can significantly improve the crack resist...
Sustainable development is a major issue confronting society today. Cement, a major constituent of concrete, is a key component of any infrastructure development. The major drawback of cement production is that it involves the emission of CO2, the pr...
In world practice, the need for high-strength concrete with an intensive gain of early strength is due to an increase in requirements for characteristics of concrete and the desire to shorten the construction period. Alkali-activated cement, based on...
Carbon reinforced concrete (in short: carbon concrete) allows thin cross sections and lightweight, high-strength structures. This is demonstrated in this article using the example of a lightweight, prefabricated ceiling girder. In addition to the new...
In this study, the effects of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) on the performance of cementitious composites have been explored. The composite mixtures contained cement that was replaced by 40% slag to prepare a high-performance composite, along with...
Ceramisite lightweight concrete has excellent performance and relatively light self-weight characteristics. At the same time, the recent development of green high-performance concrete and prefabricated components has also brought the abundant utiliza...
Geopolymer is a new type of synthesized aluminosilicate material. Compared with ordinary Portland cement, it has better fire resistance and durability, and is more environmentally friendly. In this paper, a high-strength metakaolin-based geopolymer c...
Nowadays, the incorporation of natural fiber, such as coir fiber, to high-strength concrete has sparked a lot of attention in the construction materials industry. This is because coir fibers are significantly cheaper and more widely accessible than s...
Layered cemented filling leads to a layered composite structure of cemented tailings backfill (CTB) composed of high-strength top and bottom layers, as well as a low-strength middle layer. To solve the problem of the low mechanical properties of the...
Many researchers have studied explosion prevention and fire resistance of high-strength concrete mixed with organic fiber and steel fibers. The fire resistance of high-performance fiber reinforced cement composites is desirable in terms of physical a...
Industrial and construction wastes make up about half of all world wastes. In order to reduce their negative impact on the environment, it is possible to use part of them for concrete production. Using experimental–statistical modeling techniqu...
Producing high-strength self-compacting concrete (SCC) requires a low water-cement ratio (W/C). Hence, using a superplasticizer is necessary to attain the desired self-compacting properties at a fresh state. The use of low W/C results in very brittle...
This study investigates the influence of varying water-to-cement (W/C) ratios and fine aggregate compositions on the performance of concrete incorporating expanded perlite aggregate (EPA) as a lightweight alternative to natural sand. A total of eight...
This paper presents an experimental investigation of the compressive behavior of high-strength self-compacting concrete exposed to temperatures up to 600 °C. Ten different concrete compositions were tested, in which part of the cement (by weight)...
This study systematically investigates the effects of individual and combined incorporation of graphene oxide (GO) and nano-silica sol (NS) on the macroscopic properties and microstructure of cement-based grouting materials, with emphasis on their sy...
Polyurethane cement (PUC) is a kind of high-strength composite bending and strengthening material that is made by adding an appropriate amount of super fine aggregate, such as cement, into the polyurethane matrix. Carbon nanofiber polyurethane cement...
High-strength carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites have become popular materials to be utilized in the aerospace and automotive industries, due to their unique and superior mechanical properties. An understanding of cutting temperatures...
This study aimed to determine the mechanical properties and absorption of high-strength fiber-reinforced concrete (HSFRC), using sustainable natural fibers. In this analysis, two types of fibers were used, namely, ramie and abaca. Two different HSFRC...
The disturbance generated during the pile installation process increased the compressibility of the soil between the piles, thereby causing additional settlement of the composite foundation. This study was conducted against the background of a highwa...
In order to study the influence law of each parameter on the performance of the alkali-activated composite gelling system, the influence degree was sorted, and the most important parameter affecting each performance was found. The solution of liquid...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a cementitious composite combining high-strength concrete matrix and fiber reinforcement. Standing out for its excellent mechanical properties and durability, this material has been widely recognized as a via...
High-strength concrete is designed for a self-weight reduction structure and exhibits higher resistance to compressive loads. This paper proposes a novel technique to enhance concrete’s properties using Magnetic Field Treated Water (MFTW), desc...
The production of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) as a durable construction material using different types of fibers and nanomaterials critically relies on the synergic effects of the two materials as well as the c...
The risk of explosive spalling in high-strength cement-based materials during fire exposure poses a significant threat to structural integrity. To help mitigate this issue, this study explores the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads as both a lig...
Copper slag is an industrial residue with a large unutilized fraction. This study presents the development of alkali-activated composites from a copper slag named Koranel®. The effects of metakaolinite, ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and surfacta...
The study explores the resistance of high-strength C40/50 concrete with steel fiber and silica fume admixture to high temperature and gamma radiation. The purpose is to create concrete composites with radiation shielding properties and high temperatu...
The integration of nanoengineered materials into concrete systems has emerged as a promising strategy for enhancing structural performance and sustainability. This study presents a hybrid experimental-analytical investigation into the use of multilay...
Porous artificial reef materials made of cement used in the offshore area can repair and improve the ecological environment and enrich fishery resources. In this study, quartz sand was used as the aggregate, high-alumina cement as the cementing agent...
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