As a high-quality building material exhibiting excellent toughness and durability, ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC) is increasingly being used in the construction industry and as building reinforcement. During the reinforcement of existing concr...
This paper proposes a steel-ECC ordinary concrete composite continuous bridge deck structure to address the cracking problem of simply supported beam bridge deck continuity. Through theoretical and experimental research, a high-performance ECC materi...
Recycled carbon fiber, as a novel type of solid waste, possesses high tensile strength, structural stability, and low utilization rates. Recycling carbon fiber for use in cementitious materials presents an efficient solution. However, achieving good...
Adding bonding agents to the formulation is an effective way to solve the dewetting of 2,4,6,8,10,12-hexanitro-2,4,6,8,10,12-hexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) in the binder matrix. For the design and selection of the structure of a bonding agent suitable...
This paper investigates the bond failure performance between precast normal concrete (NC) and cast-in situ ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), emphasizing the influence of interfacial roughness. The interfacial bonding behavior under tension and...
To investigate the performance of bonding on the interface between ZChSnSb/Sn and steel body, the interfacial bonding energy on the interface of a ZChSnSb/Sn alloy layer and the steel body with or without Sn as an intermediate layer was calculated un...
This study evaluated an experimental two-step self-etch adhesive (BZF-29, BZF) by comparing it with a reference two-step self-etch adhesive (Clearfil Megabond 2, MB) and a universal adhesive (G-Premio Bond, GP) for microtensile bond strength (μTBS) a...
This study evaluated the effect of a 0.5% chloramine T solution on a chemical-cured universal adhesive by comparing the light-cured, one-step, self-etch adhesive for the bonding performance, mechanical properties, and resin–dentin interfacial c...
In this work, bamboo fibers are chemically modified with NaOH solution of 1, 4, and 7 wt% concentrations at room temperature, respectively, and subsequently the untreated and treated fibers are prepared with epoxy resin for unidirectional composites...
Engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) exhibits ultra-high toughness, excellent crack control capability, and superior durability, making it highly promising for applications in bridge connecting slabs, wet joints of prefabricated components, and conc...
Potholes are typical scattered distresses on asphalt pavements, severely impairing traffic safety and pedestrian safety due to delayed repair time and secondary distress. Aiming to extend the service life of repaired potholes, this study develops a p...
In China, airports predominantly utilize airport cement concrete pavement, which inevitably undergoes deterioration in service. To uphold pavement durability and functionality, and ensure aircraft operational safety, prompt repairs of affected areas...
Four-point bending tests were adopted to investigate the influences of the number of textile layers, volume content of steel fibres, and prestress on the flexural behaviour of carbon textile-reinforced concrete (TRC). The failure mode of the specimen...
The goal of this work was to use a hybrid ensemble machine learning approach to estimate the interfacial bond strength (IFB) of fibre-reinforced polymer laminates (FRPL) bonded to the concrete using the results of a single shear-lap test. A database...
Shear strength, which indicates the interfacial bond performance between new and old concrete, is critical in the field of structural reinforcement and rehabilitation. However, the absence of standardized testing equipment has hindered the accurate q...
Microplastics (MPs) are an increasingly pervasive pollutant, prompting interest in using them as a waste valorization feedstock in cementitious composites—most commonly as partial replacements for mineral aggregates. This review critically asse...
This study investigates the effects of surface roughness and interfacial agents on the bond performance of geopolymer–concrete composites (GCCs). Firstly, cement concrete substrates with four surface roughness conditions, including cast surface...
The development of high-performance elastomer nanocomposites increasingly depends on engineering the filler–matrix interphase rather than maximizing filler content [...]
In the saline, cold, and arid regions of Western China, the adhesive performance at the carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP)–concrete interface critically affects the long-term reliability of CFRP-strengthened structures. Replacing the organi...
Composite bipolar plates are a new class of material bipolar plates for PEMFCs. However, their application is limited by problems such as the difficulty of balancing their strength/conductivity properties. In this paper, by using surface-modified car...
The photocatalytic performance of heterojunctions is often restricted by inferior contact interface and low charge transfer efficiency. In this work, Ti3C2O MXene was crafted with AgI/MoS2 to produce a Z-scheme heterojunction (AgI/MoS2/Ti3C2O). Inter...
The behavior at the interface between normal strength concrete (NSC) and Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) plays a crucial role in accurately predicting the capacity of UHPFRC for strengthening and repairing concrete structure...
Compared with polymer-modified ordinary-Portland-cement-based materials, research on cement materials based on polymer-modified sulfoaluminate is still in the preliminary stage and lacks an understanding of the mechanism of the interaction interface....
In order to investigate the effect of fiber end on the bonding mechanical properties between shape memory alloy (SMA) fibers and Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC), this study designed and fabricated five groups of specimens with variations in...
The self-damage sensing capacity of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) that blended long- (1 vol %) and medium-length (1 vol %) smooth steel fibers was considerably improved by adding milled glass fibers (MGFs) with a...
Wood–plastic composites (WPC) with good mechanical and physical properties are desirable products for manufacturers and customers, and interfacial bond strength is one of the most critical factors affecting WPC performance. To verify that a hig...
Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials have created a huge impact on civil engineering techniques. Bonding properties of FRP led to its wide usage with concrete structures for interfacial bonding. FRP materials show great...
Graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) have significant potential as reinforcement agents in metallic materials. Understanding the interfacial structure between GNPs and an aluminum matrix (AlM) is crucial for this composite (GNPs/AlMC) design and application...
For further analysis of the effect of nano-doping on the properties of high polymers and research into the mechanism behind modified interfacial hydrogen bonds, a study on the formation probability of nano-SiO2/meta-aramid fibre interfacial hydrogen...
Austenitic stainless steel diffusion bonding was performed, and the effects of the surface roughness and bonding temperature on the interface microstructure and mechanism of hole closure were investigated. The bonded interface microstructure was anal...
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam concrete is attractive for lightweight building applications, yet its practical use is often limited by weak EPS–cement interfacial bonding, which promotes interfacial debonding and crack propagation and thereby...
Interfacial bonding highly affects the quality of bimetallic bearing materials, which primarily depend upon the surface quality of a solid metal substrate in liquid–solid compound casting. In many cases, an intermediate thin metallic layer is d...
This study aims to clarify the optimization mechanism of yttrium (Y) doping on the interfacial bonding and macroscopic properties of WC/Co cemented carbides, with the goal of achieving materials that combine high hardness, high toughness, and excelle...
With the growing demand for sustainable and high-performance construction materials, alkali-activated materials (AAM) have attracted significant interest as eco-friendly al-ternatives to cement-based systems. Nevertheless, the tensile ductility and A...
FRP (fiber-reinforced composite) is generally regarded as the repair and enhancement material for existing concrete structures in extreme service environments such as high temperatures or fire exposure. In order to reveal the effect of high temperatu...
The interfacial bonding capacity between cement emulsified asphalt composite binder (CEACB) and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) plays a critical role in improving the pavement performance of cold recycled asphalt emulsion mixtures (CRAEMs). This stu...
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)-strengthened steel plate systems demonstrate remarkable advantages in civil engineering structural rehabilitation, with their overall performance critically reliant on the interfacial bond behavior between CFRP...
In this study, a plastic deformation process consisting of hot compression at 350 °C and heat treatment at 400 °C was performed to bond AZ31 magnesium alloy. Microstructural evolution around the bonding interface was systematically characterized to i...
Carbon fiber-reinforced composites have been widely used in the aerospace industry because of their superior comprehensive performance, including high strength, low density, fatigue resistance, long service life, etc. The interface between the fiber...
The regulatory mechanism of vinyl acetate-ethylene (VAE) in the interfacial properties of silicate cement–silica fume repair mortar was investigated by examining the effects of varying VAE contents (0 wt.% to 10.0 wt.%) on mortar fluidity, mech...
The toughening modification of epoxy resin has received widespread attention. The addition of the second-phase resin has a good toughening effect on epoxy resin. In order to investigate the effect of the second-phase resin on the interphase of compos...
The strengthening performance of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) in concrete structures primarily depends on the CFRP–concrete interfacial bond behavior. For CFRP-strengthened circular reinforced concrete (RC) pipe piles in marine enviro...
The potential of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) in the reinforcement of concrete structures has been shown in many studies and practical applications. However, few works have focused systematically on the development of quantitative criteria to measu...
Hypothesis: Poor interfacial bonding and wetting incompatibility limit the performance of degradable liquid plugs under high-pressure conditions. It is hypothesized that silane-induced interfacial engineering can build a multiscale structure that enh...
This research focuses on the structural and bonding characteristics of the Al(111)/CrB2(0001) interface, aiming to clarify the adhesion mechanisms of CrB2 coatings on aluminum composites. Utilizing first-principles calculations grounded in density fu...
Hybrid fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites are receiving important attention in lightweight applications. The fabrication process of hybrid thermoplastic composites is that discontinuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics are injected onto the con...
Laser direct joining enables non-destructive and lightweight joining of carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites and aluminum alloys. The interfacial bonding process determines the joint performance and is influenced by the time-varyi...
A new concept of semiconductor wafer bonding, mediated by optical wavelength conversion materials, is proposed and demonstrated. The fabrication scheme provides simultaneous bond formation and interfacial function generation, leading to efficient dev...
In this paper, we examine the development of the estimation models of bond strength and effective bond length for a double strap joint between carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) plate and corroded steel plate. The experimental study on the bond b...
Ultra-high-performance concrete is widely used in bridge strengthening to improve mechanical performance and bridge durability. Interfacial bonding performance is a key factor in ensuring the effectiveness of ultra-high-performance concrete strengthe...
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