Influence of high temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of hybrid steel-basalt fibers based ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, JG Dai - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
One of the major problem in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) after exposure to high-
temperatures is explosive spalling. Adding a single type of fibers alone is insufficient …

Calcium Sulphate Whiskers (CSW) an innovative material for civil engineering applications: A critical review of its preparation, characterization, current trends, and …

A Bhardwaj, S Maiti, N Jain, A Pathak… - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper provides a comprehensive review of calcium sulfate whiskers (CSW), focusing on
their synthesis methods, morphological characteristics, and diverse applications across …

Investigation on the flexural behaviour and crack propagation of hybrid steel fibre reinforced concrete with a low fibre content for tunnel structures

X Bao, Y Li, X Chen, H Yang, H Cui - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) has been suggested as a feasible substitute for steel
reinforcement in tunnel lining segments. To enhance the flexural strength and toughness of …

The influence of nano-silica precursor on the compressive strength of mortar using Advanced Machine Learning for sustainable buildings

KC Onyelowe, AM Ebid, S Hanandeh - Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Sustainable building construction requirements demand an efficient utilization of industrial
waste as alternatives to construction materials. In this work, the nano-silica (NS) has been …

[HTML][HTML] Recent Developments on the Effects of Micro-and Nano-Limestone on the Hydration Process, Products, and Kinetics of Cement

X Li, M Cao - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
Limestone is commonly used in cement concrete due to its unique nature and type. It has
physical effects (nucleation effect and dilution effect) and chemical effects on the hydration …

Effects of fiber properties on flexural and fracture characteristics of manufactured sand concrete based on acoustic emission

Y Jiao, H Yang, J Wang, M Fang, H Shi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) with natural sand (NS) as fine aggregate has been
regarded as an favorable cementitious composites in engineering application due to its …

Tensile behavior of high-performance hybrid steel-basalt fibers reinforced cementitious composites after high-temperature exposure

X Wu, Z Cai, Q Xie, X Chai, K Yu, W Chen - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
To solve the problem of tensile properties deterioration and explosive spalling of steel fiber
reinforced cementitious composites (ST/FRCC) subjected to high temperature. A high …

Synergistic optimization: A comprehensive life cycle assessment for high-performance concrete with recycled aggregates and Next-Gen nylon waste fibers

STA Gillani, K Hu, J Tariq, L Song, W Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increasing use of natural resources and pollution caused by construction industries has
spurred interest in eco-friendly materials such as recycled aggregates and recycled fibers …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behaviour of fiber-reinforced grout in rock bolt reinforcement

Y Li, A Ahmed, D Li - Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Grouted rock bolts subject to axial loading in the field exhibit various failure modes, among
which the most predominant one is the bolt-grout interface failure. Thus, mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical behavior and damage constitutive relationship of basalt-brucite hybrid fiber reinforced low-heat cement concrete

C Wan, Y Zheng, M Ma, J Guo, J Wang - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, the mechanical properties and microstructure of basalt-brucite hybrid fiber
reinforced low heat cement concrete was explored. The results indicated that the …