Influence of micro-cracking on the composite resistivity of engineered cementitious composites

R Ranade, J Zhang, JP Lynch, VC Li - Cement and Concrete Research, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECCs) are structural materials known for
their excellent tensile ductility and damage tolerance. Previous experimental studies have …

Characterization of sustainable bio-based mortar for concrete repair

MG Sierra-Beltran, HM Jonkers, E Schlangen - Construction and Building …, 2014 - Elsevier
The paper describes mechanical properties, self-healing capacity and bonding behaviour of
a sustainable bio-based mortar repair system for concrete. Two different mixes of strain …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of matrix flowability, fiber mixing procedure, and curing conditions on the mechanical performance of HTPP-ECC

B Felekoglu, K Tosun-Felekoglu, R Ranade… - Composites Part B …, 2014 - Elsevier
In this study, the influences of matrix flowability, fiber mixing procedure, and curing
conditions on the mechanical properties of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) …

[HTML][HTML] The role of flaw size and fiber distribution on tensile ductility of PVA-ECC

K Tosun-Felekoğlu, B Felekoğlu, R Ranade… - Composites Part B …, 2014 - Elsevier
Abstract Polyvinyl Alcohol-Engineered Cementitious Composites (PVA-ECC) designed
based on micromechanics exhibit high tensile ductility (above 1%) and limited crack widths …

Measurement and correlation of ductility and compressive strength for engineered cementitious composites (ECC) produced by binary and ternary systems of binder …

Y Zhu, Z Zhang, Y Yang, Y Yao - Construction and Building Materials, 2014 - Elsevier
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the mechanical properties of engineered
cementitious composites (ECC) produced by high volume mineral admixtures which are fly …

Effect of self-healing on water permeability and mechanical property of medium-early-strength engineered cementitious composites

H Ma, S Qian, Z Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2014 - Elsevier
The demand for repair and retrofit of aging concrete infrastructures increase over time.
Normal concrete repair materials are brittle and tend to crack, resulting in a lack of durability …

Structural performance of RC slabs provided by pre-cast ECC strips in tension cover zone

HMED Afefy, MH Mahmoud - Construction and Building Materials, 2014 - Elsevier
Pre-cast and cured Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) strips were placed in the
tension cover zone of one-way reinforced concrete (RC) slabs beside the main steel …

Influence of fibre type on flexural behaviour of self-compacting fibre reinforced cementitious composites

C Lin, O Kayali, EV Morozov, DJ Sharp - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper investigates the flexural properties of self-compacting fibre reinforced
cementitious composites that contain high fly ash volume. Seven types of fibres were …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of local raw materials on the mechanical behaviour and fracture process of PVA-SHCC

MS Magalhães, RD Toledo Filho… - Materials Research, 2014 - SciELO Brasil
This paper addresses the results of an investigation on the influence of the Brazilian raw
materials on the mechanical performance of Strain Hardening Cementitious Composites …

Engineered cementitious composites for bridge decks

M Li - Advanced composites in bridge construction and repair, 2014 - Elsevier
Engineered cementitious composites (ECCs), by reducing the brittle nature of concrete,
have opened a new world of possibilities to enhance the safety, durability, and sustainability …