Materials
Enhancing Architecture with Translucent Concrete Panels for Aesthetic and Energy Efficiency
Author(s) Humaira Athar and B. Singh singh Abstract Translucent concrete panels are revolutionising modern architecture by offering a unique combination of strength, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. This innovative material integrates light-transmitting...
Exploring the Sustainability of Concrete: Enhancing Durability and Eco-Strength with Micro and Nano Materials
Author(s) Namitha Raveendran & Vasugi Krishnan Abstract Concrete, a cornerstone of modern construction, has long been criticised for its significant environmental impact due to high carbon emissions during cement production. However, integrating...
Development of Biocementitious Grout Using a Silica Fume–Based Bacterial Agent for Remediation of Cracks in Concrete Structures
Author(s) Kamal Anand, Ph.D. Shweta Goyal, and M. Sudhakara Reddy Abstract The self-healing of cracks via biomineralization in bacteria-based concrete has shown remarkable results in recent decades. This novel technique uses the ability of bacteria to...
Enhancing Concrete Strength with Palm Leaves Ash and Seawater
Brief Discover how palm leaves ash improves concrete strength and workability when mixed with seawater, achieving up to an 84.188% increase in compressive strength. Abstract This study delves into the innovative use of palm leaves ash as a partial replacement...
Enhancing sustainability in concrete construction: A comprehensive review of plastic waste as an aggregate material
Author(s) Hussein M. Hamada, , Alyaa Al-Attar, Farid Abed, Salmia Beddu, Ali M. Humada, Ali Majdi, Salim. Yousif, Blessen Skariah Thomas Abstract With the proliferation of the population and the evolution of lifestyles, the issue of plastic waste has emerged...
Preparation and Performance Evaluation of Warm-Mixed Epoxy Asphalt Ultrathin Overlay by Post-Doping Method
Author(s) Fei Chen, Zhaohui Min, Mingyue Li, Zhiyong Shi, Yingqin Zhao and Jiliang Feng Abstract Post-doping construction technology overcomes the difficulties of demanding construction requirements of warm-mix epoxy asphalt mixture (EAM) that limit its...
Innovative Treatment of Crack Defects and Skid Resistant Deficiencies in Old Asphalt Pavement Using a Prefabricated Flexible Ultrathin Overlay
Author(s) Qiqi Tan, Hongzhou Zhu, Hongduo Zhao, Ning Zhao, Song Yang, and Xiaosi Yang Abstract This study aims to develop a prefabricated flexible ultrathin overlay that can quickly and effectively repair cracks, particularly reticulation cracks, in old asphalt...
Effect of Paraffin Oil Nanoemulsion as a Hydrophobic Modifier on Cement Paste Workability and Hydration
Author(s) Menghan Jiang, Keren Zheng, Hao Yao, and Ghimire Prateek Abstract How to realize hydrophobic modification of the capillary wall of cement-based materials is still a challenge. The hydrophobic modifier in the emulsion type is more promising than the...
Experimental study on direct tensile fatigue performance of basalt fiber reinforced concrete
Author(s) Xutao Zhang, Chao Lou & Xikuan Lyu Abstract Conducting research on the fatigue performance of concrete materials is of great significance for the anti fatigue design of concrete structures. Currently, indirect tensile or compressive strength tests...