In this study, the strength development and microstructure evolution of alkali-activated fly ash (AAF), granulated blast furnace slag (AAG), and metakaolin (AAM) mortars under standard curing, steam curing, and oven curing conditions were investigate...
To explore the feasibility of the application of steel slag powder (SSP) in steam-cured precast concrete, 0% and 20% SSP were used to replace cement and prepare cement paste, and the early age performance of steam-cured (80 °C for 7 h and 7 d) SS...
This study investigates the influence of seasonal curing conditions on the compressive strength development of reinforced concrete, focusing on the gap between standard-cured cylinders and in situ structural performance. Concrete mixes with water-to-...
Dental researchers and manufacturers use the ISO 4049 standard to determine the depth of cure (DoC) of resin-based composites (RBCs). This standard uses a 4 mm diameter stainless-steel mold and subsequently divides the length of the remaining hard RB...
Standard maturity methods for concrete monitoring rely primarily on temperature history, often neglecting the influence of internal relative humidity (RH) on hydration kinetics and self-desiccation risks. Continuous in situ monitoring of internal RH...
The article reports on the influence of annealing PVDF in an autoclave process on the PVDF phase composition. DSC, FTIR and XRD measurements serve to observe the phase changes in an already stretched, polarised and β-phase rich film. Annealing was co...
The aim of this work was to set the quality standards of the chistorra de Navarra, a raw-cured Spanish traditional meat product, through the study of its sensory and physicochemical features. The quality of chistorra samples, coming from 50 different...
This paper investigates the effect of curing regimes (standard and steam curing) on the mechanical strength, hydration, and microstructure of ecological ultrahigh-performance concrete (EUHPC). The flowability, compressive strength, flexural strength,...
In the present paper, the effects of thermal insulation cover curing on the rise in temperature of concrete, and further on the mechanical properties of the concrete are measured experimentally. In the experiments, polyurethane foam boards of 100 mm...
This research investigates the effects of various curing regimes, the incorporation of titanium slag, and the utilization of quartz sand on the strength properties and shrinkage behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). By using low-heat si...
Natural, standard, and compound curing are adopted to study the effect of different curing systems on the reinforcement of carbon fiber in reactive powder concrete (RPC). This work systematically studies the changes in RPC compressive and tensile str...
This paper investigated the curing effects on the mechanical properties of calcium-containing geopolymer mortar. Three precursors are used: Class C fly ash, Class F fly ash plus calcium hydroxide and Class F fly ash plus slag. Curing conditions inclu...
The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau is the main permafrost area in China. Concrete structures constructed on permafrost are affected by the early negative-temperature environment. In particular, the negative-temperature environment seriously affects the...
In a previous study, we utilized saturated prewet high titanium heavy slag sand to produce UHPC (ST-UHPC). ST-UHPC has high impact and abrasion resistance. For better ST-UHPC applications, we investigate the mechanism of ST-UHPC under different curin...
This study investigated four factors (water/binder ratio, silica fume, fly ash, and sand/binder ratio) using the orthogonal experimental design method to prepare the mix proportions of a manufactured sand reactive powder concrete (RPC) matrix to dete...
This study investigates the effects of incorporating polycarboxylate superplasticizer (PCE) and graphene oxide (GO) into cement mortar. The mechanical properties and durability of PCE-GO-modified cement mortar were compared under standard curing cond...
This article presents the research on the mechanical characteristics of concrete in the construction of three concrete bridges. A system of recording the internal temperature of concrete and automatic control of laboratory ovens was used for specimen...
Currently, the demand for environmental sustainability options in the construction industry is increasing, especially those related to the correct use of water. The aim of this work is to study different sustainable alternatives that minimize the use...
The mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) made of manufactured sand (MS) under four curing methods (steam, standard, sprinkler and saturated Ca(OH)2) were investigated via compressive, flexural and uniaxial tensile tests, an...
In order to shorten construction periods, concrete is often cured using steam and is loaded at an early age. This changes the performance and even the durability of the concrete compared to concrete that has been cured under normal conditions. Thus,...
In this paper, a practical reactive powder concrete mixture ratio is created on the basis of an orthogonal experiment. Previous studies have combined the compressive and splitting tensile strengths of four categories of reactive powder concrete (RPC)...
Aiming to promote further the application of alkali-activated soda residue-ground granulated blast furnace slag (SR-GGBS) cementing materials, this study explored the optimal curing method for enhancing mechanical performance. The optimal curing meth...
This study compared the physical properties and mechanical strength development of PCBAs with water, sealed, standard, and open ambient air curing over 28 days to find a suitable curing method for the production of phosphogypsum-based cold-bonded agg...
In view of exploring the possibility of upcycling aerospace scrap, cure characteristics of out-of-spec carbon fiber prepregs are investigated in this study. The cure behavior of the prepreg is examined in the form of the mechanical cure conversion st...
Ultra-high-performance fibre-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) manufacturing typically requires heat curing. UHPFRC production at a ready-mixed concrete (RMC) plant is often difficult because specific equipment is required for heat curing. Concerns associ...
This study shows the effect of different types of internal curing liquid on the properties of alkali-activated slag (AAS) mortar. NaOH solution and deionized water were used as the liquid internal curing agents and zeolite sand was the internal curin...
Although accurately estimating the early age compressive strength of concrete is essential for the timely removal of formwork and the advancement of construction processes, it is challenging to estimate it in cool, cold, hot, or unmanaged conditions....
Recycling economy and the re-utilization of solid waste have become important parts of sustainable development strategy. To improve the utilization rate of waste glass, glass powder high-strength cementitious material (GHSC) was prepared by replacing...
The use of recycled aggregates to produce precast concrete products is conductive to the green development of construction industrialization. This paper aimed to study the effects of curing regimes and confining pressures on the triaxial compression...
In this paper, the effects of steam curing conditions on concrete properties and microstructural characteristics are reviewed, and technical approaches such as appropriate raw material compositions and curing regimes are explored. Moreover, the envir...
In cold regions with high daily temperature gradients (>20 °C), the durability of cement-stabilized macadam (CSM) base materials is poor and prone to cracking. To effectively reduce the cracking of semi-rigid base layers in cold regions with h...
The strength of Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) can be sensitively affected by the curing method used. However, in contrast to the precast plant production of UHPC where a standard high-temperature steam curing is available, an optimum curing...
Winter concrete construction is a pivotal engineering issue that needs to be addressed due to the failure of cementitious materials to hydrate under severely low temperatures. To solve the problem, the electric-induced heating curing (EIH) method was...
The interest in restoration and maintenance of old masonries towards their durability is nowadays combined with the concept of sustainability and the need to implement more suitable materials for building heritage interventions. This has led to the i...
Background: Cure proportion represents the proportion of patients who experience the same mortality rate as the general population and can be estimated together with the survival of the proportion experiencing excess mortality (the uncured). The aim...
Producing precision parts requires good control of the production parameters. When casting thermoset polymers an understanding of the curing process, with its heat release and associated temperature changes, is important. This paper describes how the...
Stereolithography (SLA) is an additive manufacturing process based on the photocuring of resins with the use of UV light. The printed samples can be used not only for the visualization of structures, but also to develop elements of real constructions...
Additive manufacturing (AM) offers precision and efficiency in occlusal splint fabrication; however, the combined influence of build orientation and post-curing duration on the mechanical performance of splint resins remains insufficiently explored....
High-altitude environments are characterized by low air pressures and temperature variations. Low-heat Portland cement (PLH) is a more energy-efficient alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC); however, the hydration properties of PLH at high al...
There is no standardized procedure for producing geopolymers; therefore, many researchers develop their own procedures for mixing and curing to achieve good workability and strength development. The curing scheme adopted is important in achieving max...
This paper experimentally studied the effects of different molybdenum tailings (MoT) content, standard curing and 60 °C water curing conditions on the compressive strength of fly ash-based geopolymers at different ages. X-ray diffraction (XRD), s...
The ureolytic bacteria and nutrients were immobilized in the artificial functional carrier (AFC) and the self-healing cement mortar, based on the AFC-encapsulated bacteria, was prepared for this paper. The crack self-healing effect of mortars with an...
The purpose of this paper is to establish some correlations between the main technical parameter with regard to the cement-based materials technology, the 28-day compressive strength, and ultrasonic pulse velocity of standard mortar samples cured at...
Chloride ingress and carbonation pose a significant risk of steel rebar corrosion in concrete structures. Various models exist to simulate the initiation phase of rebar corrosion, addressing both carbonation and chloride ingress mechanisms separately...
Novel silicone-based nanocomposites with varied elastic properties were prepared by blending standard polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) with a lower viscosity component (hydroxyl-terminated PDMS) and integrating a graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) filler modifi...
The hot-dry environment in high geothermal tunnels negatively affects the development of properties of cementitious materials. In order to improve the mechanical properties of cementitious materials in such environments, a proper curing system was de...
In the meat industry, significant time is required for curing, which is determined by the rate of salt and water migration within the meat. The aim of our research was to determine the diffusion rate of salt and water during different curing processe...
The present work describes the monitoring system of the real-time strain response on the curing process of epoxy resin from the initial point of curing to the end, and the change in strain during temperature changes. A simple mould was designed to em...
This study investigates the potential use of Yellow River sand (YRS) sourced from the lower reaches of the Yellow River in China as a sustainable and cost-effective substitute for quartz sand in Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC). With an annua...
Mineral admixtures exhibit significant enhancement effects on the seawater corrosion resistance of sulfoaluminate cement (SAC). This study systematically investigates the influence mechanisms of fly ash (FA), silica fume (SF), and slag powder (SP) on...
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