Materials
Performance of Ordinary and Self-Compacting Concrete with Limestone after Freeze–Thaw Cycles
Author(s) Jacek Gołaszewski, Małgorzata Gołaszewska and Grzegorz Cygan Abstract Freeze–thaw resistance is a significant issue in the durability of concrete; however, it is not widely discussed in the context of limestone addition to concrete. The present study...
Systematic Evaluation of Permeability of Concrete Incorporating Coconut Shell as Replacement of Fine Aggregate
Author(s) y Akram M. Mhaya 1,Hassan Amer Algaifi, Shahiron Shahidan, Sharifah Salwa Mohd Zuki, Mohamad Azim Mohammad Azmi, Mohd Haziman Wan Ibrahim and Ghasan Fahim Huseien Abstract The concern about coconut shell disposal and natural fine aggregate depletion...
A Review of the Durability-Related Features of Waste Tyre Rubber as a Partial Substitute for Natural Aggregate in Concrete
Author(s) Yang Li, Jiaqi Chai, Ruijun Wang, Yu Zhou and Xiaogen Tong Abstract As the number of discarded tyres continues to increase, causing serious environmental problems, the need of recycling the waste tyre rubber become extremely urgent in worldwide....
Investigating the Bond Strength of FRP Laminates with Concrete Using LIGHT GBM and SHAPASH Analysis
Author(s) Muhammad Nasir Amin, Babatunde Abiodun Salami, Muhammad ZahidM udassir Iqbal, Kaffayatullah Khan,Abdullah Mohammad Abu-Arab, Anas Abdulalim Alabdullah and Fazal E. Jalal Abstract The corrosion of steel reinforcement necessitates regular maintenance...
Influence of Replacing Cement with Waste Glass on Mechanical Properties of Concrete
Author(s) Özer Zeybek, Yasin Onuralp Özkılıç, Memduh Karalar, Ali İhsan Çelik, Shaker Qaidi, Jawad Ahmad, Dumitru Doru Burduhos-Nergis, and Diana Petronela Burduhos-Nergis Abstract In this study, the effect of waste glass on the mechanical properties of...
The Effect of Mixture Proportion on the Performance of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete Subjected to Sulfuric Acid Attack
Author(s) Mohammad Teymouri, Kiachehr Behfarnia, Amirhosein Shabani, and Armin Saadatian Abstract Long-term deterioration and durability concerns in harsh environments with acidic attacks are considered as the weaknesses of ordinary Portland cement (OPC)...
A Review on Fiber-Reinforced Foam Concrete
Author(s) Majid Khan, Muhammad Shakeel,Khalid Khan, Saeed Akbar and Adil Khan Abstract Cost-effectiveness and affordability are important factors in the selection of construction material. To achieve this cost-effectiveness, new materials must be brought into...
settings Open AccessArticle Sustainability Study of Concrete Blocks with Wood Chips Used in Structural Walls in Seismic Areas
Author(s) Simon Pescari, Laurentiu Budau,Razvan Ciubotaru and Valeriu Stoian Abstract The concept of sustainability has become a priority in the construction field, in a context where there is an increasing discussion about reducing carbon dioxide emissions, as...
Research on the Mechanical and Physical Properties of Basalt Fiber-Reinforced Pervious Concrete
Author(s) Jian Wu, Qian Pang, Yuanyuan Lv, Jinpeng Zhang and Shan Gao Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the properties of fiber-reinforced pervious concrete. Ordinary cement, silica fume, coarse aggregate, and basalt fibers were used to produce...