Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a novel concrete class characterized by a
compressive strength of more than 150 MPa. One of the most significant drawbacks of …

The current paper aims to provide a critical review of the fire-induced spalling of concrete
structures, its socio-economic and environmental impacts, and to establish a roadmap …

Measuring pore pressure build-up in concrete during heating is quite challenging due to a
number of adverse factors that includes lack of instrumentation, test conditions, and …

This paper investigates effects of lateral restraint and inclusion of polypropylene (PP) and
steel fibers on pore pressure, thermal stress, and explosive spalling in ultra-high …

The properties of concrete are degraded during service by coupled physical and chemical
processes that operate at several length scales, and the prediction of its performance in …

The present paper reviews some recent research on concrete spalling theories and existing
test methods of moisture migration patterns that occur when concrete is exposed to elevated …

This paper analyses the vulnerability of concrete bridges to fire through a comprehensive
review and proposes strategies to overcome the fire hazard. As part of mitigation strategies …

Several natural and human factors are responsible for the defacement of the external walls
and tiles of buildings, and the related deterioration can be a public safety hazard. Therefore …

This article provides a summary of substantial aspects pertaining to the design of concrete
tunnel linings subjected to serious fire exposure. Compared to building fires, the air …

The paper presents experimental investigations concerning the influence of the cement type
(CEMI 42.5 R Portland cement and CEMIII/A 42.5 N slag cement—with 53% granulated blast …