Review on the deterioration and approaches to enhance the durability of concrete in the freeze–thaw environment

R Wang, Z Hu, Y Li, K Wang, H Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The freeze–thaw durability of concrete is an important factor for determining the service life
of concrete in cold regions. This overview expounds three stages of freeze–thaw damage in …

Research progress of the thermophysical and mechanical properties of concrete subjected to freeze-thaw cycles

X Zheng, Y Wang, S Zhang, F Xu, X Zhu, X Jiang… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
In cold regions, concrete structures such as pavements, bridges, and tunnels can undergo
freeze-thaw conditions, which may significantly deteriorate the performance of concrete and …

Environment-friendly recycled steel fibre reinforced concrete

X Qin, S Kaewunruen - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Construction wastes have become one of critical issues in lifecycle asset management,
slowing down the path towards net zero. Accordingly, the contribution of recycled materials …

[HTML][HTML] Study on the durability and failure mechanism of concrete modified with nanoparticles and polypropylene fiber under freeze-thaw cycles and sulfate attack

J Ren, Y Lai - Cold Regions Science and Technology, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Nano-SiO 2, nano-TiO 2 and polypropylene fiber were added to concrete to
investigate the durability and failure mechanism of the concrete under freeze-thaw cycles …

A review of the impact of micro-and nanoparticles on freeze-thaw durability of hardened concrete: Mechanism perspective

K Ebrahimi, MJ Daiezadeh, M Zakertabrizi… - … and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Frost resistance is an important factor that can affect the durability of structural concrete. This
paper reviews previous studies on freeze-thaw resistance of concrete from the mechanism …

Preparation and performance analysis of recycled PET fiber reinforced recycled foamed concrete

R Tang, Q Wei, K Zhang, S Jiang, Z Shen… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Construction waste and waste fabric are two major types of solid waste that lead to landfill
issue and environmental pollution. Considering the need for more efficient handling method …

Crumb rubber used in concrete to provide freeze–thaw protection (optimal particle size)

A Richardson, K Coventry, V Edmondson… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2016 - Elsevier
This research has examined the optimum particle size of crumb rubber, used as an additive
to concrete that would provide maximum freeze–thaw protection whilst minimising the …

Effect of nano-particles on durability of fiber-reinforced concrete pavement

N Salemi, K Behfarnia - Construction and Building Materials, 2013 - Elsevier
In this study frost resistance and mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced concrete
pavement containing nano-particles are studied. Nano-particles are employed to be as …

The impact of natural and calcined zeolites on the mechanical and durability characteristics of glass fiber reinforced cement composites

G Kaplan, U Coskan, A Benli, OY Bayraktar… - … and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, an experimental study of the effects of natural and calcined zeolites and glass
fibers on the mechanical, transport and accelerated ageing characteristics of cementitious …

[HTML][HTML] Multi-scale deterioration and microstructure of polypropylene fiber concrete by salt freezing

L Gong, X Yu, Y Liang, X Gong, Q Du - Case Studies in Construction …, 2023 - Elsevier
Salt freeze damage is a significant factor impacting the durability of hydraulic concrete
buildings in cold, saline soil areas. To settle the durability problem of hydraulic concrete in a …