Self-compacting concrete composites modified with nanoparticles: A comprehensive review, analysis and modeling

RH Faraj, AA Mohammed, KM Omer - Journal of building engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology is bringing unique performance to materials, and during the last two
decades, significant effort has been made to include nanoparticles (NPs) into self …

Hybrid effect of carbon nanotubes and basalt fibers on mechanical, durability, and microstructure properties of lightweight geopolymer concretes

MB Asil, MM Ranjbar - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In this research, a combination of basalt fibers (BFs) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were
used to improve the engineering attributes of lightweight geopolymer concrete (LWGC). A …

Punching shear behavior of geopolymer concrete two-way flat slabs incorporating a combination of nano silica and steel fibers

NA Eren - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This research was conducted by performing center point load tests on the two way flat slab
samples to investigate the combined effects of steel fiber (SF) and Nano-silica (NS) on the …

Shrinkage behavior and mechanical properties of alkali activated mortar incorporating nanomaterials and polypropylene fiber

MH Dheyaaldin, MA Mosaberpanah… - Ceramics International, 2022 - Elsevier
Blended ground granulated blast slag (GGBS), low-calcium fly ash (FA), nano silica (NS),
and nano alumina (NA) with/without polypropylene fiber (PPF) had a significant effect on the …

[HTML][HTML] Self-compacting steel fibers reinforced geopolymer: Study on mechanical properties and durability against acid and chloride attacks

P Sukontasukkul, D Intarabut… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the effects of steel fibers on the properties of self-compacting
geopolymer (SCG), including flowability and fillability, compressive and flexural strength …

[HTML][HTML] Performance of self-compacted geopolymer concrete containing fly ash and slag as binders

AFH Sherwani, KH Younis, RW Arndt, K Pilakoutas - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Geopolymers can replace cement and help reduce the environmental impact of concrete
construction, but research is needed to ensure their mechanical properties, durability and …

[HTML][HTML] Fresh, mechanical, and durability behavior of fly ash-based self compacted geopolymer concrete: effect of slag content and various curing conditions

AFH Sherwani, KH Younis, RW Arndt - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
This investigation evaluates the influence of various curing conditions and slag inclusion on
the fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete …

[HTML][HTML] Performance of alkali-activated self-compacting concrete with incorporation of nanosilica and metakaolin

A Mohammedameen - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aims to analyze the influence of nano-silica (NS) and metakaolin (MK) as binder
replacement materials on the fresh and hardened performance of alkali-activated self …

Effect of graphene oxide nanoparticles on blast load resistance of steel fiber reinforced concrete

S Jamnam, B Maho, A Techaphatthanakon… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Concrete structures may occasionally be subjected to both intentional or unintentional
explosions which could cause casualties and damage to properties. Advance research on …

[HTML][HTML] Bond strength and fracture toughness of alkali activated self-compacting concrete incorporating metakaolin or nanosilica

R Alzeebaree - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
This study aims to evaluate the effect of nanosilica (NS) and metakaolin (MK) as binder
replacement materials on the fresh and hardened characteristics of slag (GGBS)-based …