[HTML][HTML] Effect of volcanic ash and natural pozzolana on mechanical properties of sustainable cement concrete: A comprehensive review

HM Hamada, F Abed, S Beddu, AM Humada… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Environmental degradation is on the rise due to escalating pollution caused by raw material
depletion and the increasing demand for concrete products. Consequently, researchers and …

Effect of aggregate and fibre types on ultra-high-performance concrete designed for radiation shielding

AM Zeyad, IY Hakeem, M Amin, BA Tayeh… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
This research examines the properties of ultra-high-performance (UHPC) and heavyweight
radiation shielding concrete (UHPHSC). Several types of heavy-weight fine aggregates …

Performance evaluation of fiber-reinforced concrete produced with steel fibers extracted from waste tire

Ö Zeybek, YO Özkılıç, Aİ Çelik, AF Deifalla… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
With the increasing number of vehicles in the world, the amount of waste tires is increasing
day by day. In this case, the disposal of expired tires will cause serious environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of GFRP rebars and polypropylene fibers on flexural strength in high-performance concrete beams with glass powder and microsilica

M Orouji, E Najaf - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Considering the benefits of GFRP rebars and their lighter weight compared to steel rebars
and the sustainability of polypropylene fibers, GFRP rebars and polypropylene fibers are …

Innovative use of agro-waste cane bagasse ash and waste glass as cement replacement for green concrete. Cost analysis and carbon dioxide emissions

OFA Perez, DR Florez, LMZ Vergara… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The individual incorporation of cane bagasse ash (CBA) and waste glass (WG) as
substitutes of cement changes the properties of concrete. The aim of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Impact properties of Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) cured by steam curing and standard curing

X Xu, Z Jin, Y Yu, N Li - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to study the effects of steam curing system, silica fume and steel fibre on the impact
resistance of UHPC, the split Hopkinson pressure bar tests were used in the study. Two …

Experimental study of the flexural behaviour of RC beams made of eco-friendly sawdust concrete and strengthened by a wooden plate

AM Maglad, W Mansour, S Fayed, BA Tayeh… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
In this paper, the effectiveness of the strengthening by a wooden plate for reinforced
concrete (RC) beams that incorporate waste sawdust (SD) as a partial substitute for fine …

Effect of various powder content on the properties of sustainable self-compacting concrete

MMH Khan, MHR Sobuz, MM Meraz, VWY Tam… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research goal is to evaluate the characteristics of glass powder (GP), quartz powder
(QP), and limestone powder (LP) as Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) to …

[HTML][HTML] Volcanic ash from La palma (canary islands, Spain) as Portland cement constituent

MA Sanjuán, M Frías, M Monasterio… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The last volcanic eruption on the island of La Palma (Spain) took place in 2021. Significant
activity started in September of that year with the vigorous emission of volcanic gases and …

[HTML][HTML] Finite element analysis of the effect of type, number, and installation angle of FRP sheets on improving the flexural strength of concrete beams

E Najaf, M Orouji, K Ghouchani - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Using FRP material to strengthen concrete beams is one of the best methods to prevent
cracks propagation in the tensile zone. In this article, a concrete beam is modeled using the …