Nano-SiO2 is a non-toxic, tasteless, and pollution-free material with hydroxyl groups that
facilitate the adsorption of water on its surface. Nano-SiO2 is characterized by small particle …

As an innovative high-performance concrete, high cementitious material content of Self-
compacting concrete (SCC) results in high cost and environmental burden, which limits its …

The current work aims at studying the chemical and mineralogical composition in addition to
the physical properties of natural stone wastes as cement replacement and their effect on …

Previous research demonstrated that the packing density, water film thickness and paste film
thickness have great effects on the performance of a concrete mix. On this basis, it is herein …

The development of mix design method for low-binder ecologically-friendly self-compacting
concrete (Eco-SCC) has attracted interest in recent years. Most studies investigated this …

High-performance cementitious composites with self-compacting characteristics are gaining
due importance in meeting the challenges of the modern world. This experimental study …

This research describes a genetic algorithm-based process for the optimization design of
sustainable concrete with limestone powder. The objective of the optimization design was …

Core sampling for testing is considered a reliable method to provide information on
structural materials and is one of the most implemented techniques in the evaluation of …

The brittle behavior of concrete can be compensated by the addition of reinforcements,
providing benefits such as improved crack control, residual strength and increased flexural …

This paper investigates the performance of three types of self-compacting concrete (SCC)
mixes containing Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with different additions of …