Effect of thermo-mechanical activation of waste concrete powder (WCP) on the characteristics of cement mixtures

P Vashistha, Y Oinam, HK Kim, S Pyo - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The objective of present study is to utilize and study the reactivity and hydration behaviour of
thermo-mechanically activated waste concrete powder (WCP). For activation, the WCP was …

Application of lime mud as a sustainable alternative construction material: A comprehensive review of approaches

P Vashistha, Y Oinam, J Shi, S Pyo - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This review critically examines the sustainable application of lime mud (LM), a by-product of
the paper industry, as a viable construction material. Despite its disposal as waste, the …

[HTML][HTML] Raw-crushed wind-turbine blade: Waste characterization and suitability for use in concrete production

V Revilla-Cuesta, M Skaf, V Ortega-López… - Resources, Conservation …, 2023 - Elsevier
Many of the first wind-turbine installations are reaching the end of their useful life, so their
blades have to be replaced. Inexpensive, sustainable, and straightforward recycling …

Synergistic preparation of high-performance composite blast furnace slag powder from multiple industrial solid wastes: Performance regulation and optimization

P Wu, Q Zeng, X Liu, Z Zhang, C Wei, Y Li… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Blast furnace slag (BFS) is commonly used as a substitute for cement clinker due to its
hydration properties. However, the demand for BFS is outpacing the supply, and its price is …

Cementless ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) using CaO-activated GGBFS and calcium formate as an accelerator

M Dahal, Y Oinam, P Vashistha, JE Oh, S Pyo - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study proposes an innovative approach to develop cementless ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC) by activating ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) without an …

Influence of cellulose micro-fibers on hydration characteristics of cementless UHPC using CaO-activated GGBFS

Y Oinam, S Ju, M Shin, S Pyo - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the influence of natural cellulose fibers (NCFs) on improving
the hydration characteristics of cementless ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) using …

Exploring the potential of pulverized oyster shell as a limestone substitute in limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) and its implications for performance

S Her, S Im, J Liu, H Suh, G Kim, S Sim, K Wi… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
With the advent of rapid climate change and global warming, the cement industry has been
actively striving to minimize its carbon footprint. An effective approach for reducing carbon …

Investigation of the hydrate formation and mechanical performance of limestone calcined clay cement paste incorporating nano-CaCO3 and nano-SiO2 as partial …

G Kim, S Cho, J Moon, H Suh, S Her, S Sim… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study investigates the impact of nano-CaCO 3 and nano-SiO 2 on limestone calcined
clay cement (LC 3), focusing on its hydration kinetics and mechanical properties. Nano …

Effects of basic-oxygen furnace, electric-arc furnace, and ladle furnace slags on the hydration and durability properties of construction materials: A review

D Bulatbekova, P Vashistha, HK Kim, S Pyo - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Concrete production is a cornerstone of infrastructure development, yet its environmental
impact, particularly in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, is concerning. To mitigate these …

Effect of high replacement ratio of lime mud as a filler on mechanical and hydration properties of high-strength mortar

KA Moges, S Pyo - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Lime mud (LM) is a solid industrial byproduct with high alkalinity and calcium carbonate
(CaCO 3) content produced by the paper industry. LM has been used and investigated as a …