Materials
Behavior of Confined Self-Compacting Concrete under Compression at Elevated Temperatures
Author(s) Athiq Ulla Khan, Nanjundaswamy Sateesh Kumar, Alireza Bahrami,Yasin Onuralp Özkılıç, Mohammed Imran 5ORCID,Essam Althaqafi 6 and Saiful Islam Abstract The performance of self-compacting concrete (SCC) is gaining popularity in construction due to its...
Development of a Nature-inspired Polymeric Fiber (BioFiber) for Advanced Delivery of Self-healing Agents Into Concrete
Author(s) Mohammad Houshmand Khaneghahi, Divya Kamireddi b, Seyed Ali Rahmaninezhad, Amirreza Sadighi, Caroline Schauer, Christopher M. Sales , Ahmad R. Najafi, Aidan Cotton a, Reva Street, Yaghoob (Amir) Farnam, Show more Abstract In this study, we developed...
Choice of Healing Agent for Self-Healing Asphalt Concrete
Author(S) Sergei Sergeevich Inozemtcev, Evgeniy Valerievich Korolev and Trong Toan Do Abstract The choice of a substance as a healing agent for asphalt concrete is determined by the scientific experience of researchers and the results of exploratory studies....
Experimental investigation and modelling of the mechanical properties of palm oil fuel ash concrete using Scheffe’s method
Author(s) Godwin Adie Akeke, Philip-Edidiong Udo Inem, George Uwadiegwu Alaneme & Efiok Etim Nyah Abstract This study explores the enhancement of mechanical properties in concrete blended with palm oil fuel ash (POFA) through Scheffe's optimization. The...
A study of thermal performance enhancement of building envelopes by using corncob as construction material
Brief Yi Huang, Xu Chong & Wang Liang Abstract The energy-saving design of buildings effectively reduces heating energy consumption, improves indoor environmental problems in traditional houses, and plays an essential role in alleviating the increasingly...
Advanced Composite Materials for Structure Strengthening and Resilience Improvement
Author(s) Xinghuai Huang, Shaoyang Su, Zhaodong Xu, Qisong Miao, Wenfeng Li and Lixin Wang Abstract Advanced composite materials have excellent performance and broad engineering application prospects, and have received widespread attention in recent years....
A Review of the Effect of Nano-Silica on the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Cementitious Composites
Author(s) Haneen AlTawaiha, Fadi Alhomaidat, and Tamer Eljufou Abstract The incorporation of nanotechnology has led to significant strides in the concrete industry, ushering in innovative construction methodologies. Various nanomaterials, including nano-silica...
Innovative Connection Systems for Sand-Coated and Helically Wrapped Glass Fiber–Reinforced Polymer Bars
Author(s) Milad Shakiba, Milad Bazli, Mohammadmahdi Esfahani, Mohammad Ali Ghobeishavi, and Mohsen Ebrahimzadeh Abstract Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforced concret flexural members are typically designed as an overreinforced concrete section and to...
Research and Development of Self-Waterproofing Concrete for Tunnel Lining Structure and Its Impermeability and Crack Resistance Characteristics
Author(s) Huayun, Anxiang Zhoub, Yangfan Wu, Lai Deng, Kaicheng Zhu and Feng Lu Abstract This research paper systematically investigates the combined influence of fly ash, cementitious capillary crystalline waterproofing (CCCW) materials, and polypropylene...