Recent trends in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC): Current status, challenges, and future prospects

M Amran, SS Huang, AM Onaizi, N Makul… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) combines advanced fibrous and cementitious
material technologies to achieve high strength and exceptional durability. The material tends …

[HTML][HTML] Fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC): A review

ET Al-Rousan, HR Khalid, MK Rahman - Developments in the Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) is relatively a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete,
which has demonstrated good mechanical performance. Several types of fibers such as …

Basalt fiber-reinforced foam concrete containing silica fume: An experimental study

O Gencel, M Nodehi, OY Bayraktar, G Kaplan… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Foam concrete refers to a type of low-density concrete that is commonly known to have
favorable insulation and thermal performance due to its intentionally increased porosity …

Durability and microstructure of eco-efficient ultra-high-performance concrete

AM Tahwia, GM Elgendy, M Amin - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
The sustainability of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) could be enhanced by using
by-product materials with high replacement percentages. This research aims to study the …

The role of calcium aluminate cement in developing an efficient ultra-high performance concrete resistant to explosive spalling under high temperatures

M Khan, J Lao, MR Ahmad, MF Kai, JG Dai - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Conventional ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-based UHPC is vulnerable to explosive
spalling under high temperatures. This study aims to classify the role of calcium aluminate …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of blended powders on properties of ultra-high strength fibre reinforced self compacting concrete subjected to elevated temperatures

MS Saif, AS Shanour, GE Abdelaziz, HI Elsayad… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Ultra-High Strength Fibre Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete (UHSFRSCC) is in
great demand for use in construction projects around the globe. Unless fillers are utilised in …

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 …

Effect of high-temperature on the behavior of single and hybrid glass and basalt fiber added geopolymer cement mortars

S Guler, ZF Akbulut - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aims to investigate the workability, visual appearance and mass loss,
compressive, and flexural strength properties of the single and hybrid glass (GL) and basalt …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review on the use of natural fibers in cement/geopolymer concrete: A step towards sustainability

JA Abdalla, RA Hawileh, A Bahurudeen… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction industry is shifting towards environmentally friendly products due to the
rising demand for non-renewable raw materials, their high energy consumption, and, most …

Investigation on cracking resistance mechanism of basalt-polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete based on SEM test

N Liang, S Geng, J Mao, X Liu, X Zhou - Construction and Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
In order to study the anti-crack mechanism of basalt-polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete
(BPFRC), based on the restrained shrinkage test of BPFRC, the anti-crack enhancement …