A review of the efficiency of self-healing concrete technologies for durable and sustainable concrete under realistic conditions

V Cappellesso, D di Summa… - International …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Self-healing is recognized as a promising technique for increasing the durability of concrete
structures by healing cracks, thereby reducing the need for maintenance activities over the …

[HTML][HTML] Life Cycle Assessment of construction materials: Methodologies, applications and future directions for sustainable decision-making

S Barbhuiya, BB Das - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This review paper presents a comprehensive analysis of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
methodologies applied to construction materials. It begins with an introduction highlighting …

[HTML][HTML] Prospective life cycle assessment of European cement production

M Georgiades, IH Shah, B Steubing… - Resources …, 2023 - Elsevier
Various measures can be employed to decarbonise cement production, including clinker
substitution, alternative fuels, kiln improvements, and carbon capture and storage. In this …

Optimizing supplementary cementitious material replacement to minimize the environmental impacts of concrete

KA Knight, PR Cunningham, SA Miller - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023 - Elsevier
With growing environmental consequences from material consumption, there is increased
urgency to decarbonize the production of materials we consume frequently, including …

Performance evaluation of high-performance self-compacting concrete with waste glass aggregate and metakaolin

MHR Sobuz, MM Meraz, MA Safayet, NJ Mim… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract High-Performance Self-Compacting Concrete (HPSCC) has attracted much
attention in recent decades due to its remarkable ability to fill formworks with densely packed …

A critical review of cement composites containing recycled aggregates with graphene oxide nanomaterials

IH Alvi, Q Li, Y Hou, CC Onyekwena, M Zhang… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Construction and demolition waste (CDW) constitute an environmental burden. Various
strategies have been developed to reutilize these wastes by converting them to recycled …

Mechanical properties and microstructure of red mud-coal metakaolin geopolymer concrete based on orthogonal tests

T Guo, G Zhang, F Ma, P Shen, R Wang, W Song… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Red mud, an industrial solid waste, can be used as a raw material for geopolymer concrete
to reduce its environmental damage and achieve resource utilization. Nonetheless, the …

Strain hardening magnesium-silicate-hydrate composites with extremely low fiber dosage of 0.5% by volume

C Sonat, D Kumar, WC Koh, J Li, C Unluer… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Formulation of strain hardening cementitious composites typically engage 2% or
more fiber by volume, resulting in higher cost and difficult processing. This study presents …

Life cycle assessment of beneficial use of calcium carbide sludge in cement clinker production: A case study in China

Y Liu, Y Zheng, Y Wang, P Ren, B Sun, F Gao… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of calcium carbide sludge (CCS) as a substitute for limestone is an effective method
for reducing CO 2 emissions in the cement industry. In this study, a life cycle assessment …

Green lightweight concrete utilizing sustainable processed recycled plastic aggregates: Technical, economic and environmental assessment

FK Alqahtani, MA Sherif, AM Ghanem - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years, it has become imperative to conduct studies on the environmental effect of
the construction industry on sustainability and develop strategies to mitigate sustainability …