Over the past two decades, extensive research has been conducted to explore alternative supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in order to address the environmental …
P Zhu, W Cao, L Zhang, Y Zhou, Y Wu, ZJ Ma - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
The creep behavior of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) was investigated by machine learning (ML) and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP). Important features were …
H Wu, D Yang, C Wang, Z Ma - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The replacement of cement with ground construction waste powder is considered a sustainable strategy for the production of high-strength cement-based materials. This study …
K Zhang, W Wu, J Fan, C Yuan - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the potential use of Yellow River sand (YRS) sourced from the lower reaches of the Yellow River in China as a sustainable and cost-effective substitute for quartz …
C Yuan, J Zhang, A Raza, W Fu - Proceedings of the Institution …, 2024 - icevirtuallibrary.com
This research explores the impact of temperature, recycled brick powder (RBP) replacement rates, and cooling methods on the mechanical characteristics of ultra-high-performance fibre …
Y Zhang, A Raza, M Umar, Y Chen, C Yuan - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study aims to address the issues posed by frost damage to concrete structures in cold regions, focusing on reinforcement and repair methods to increase the service life of existing …
This paper presents a systematic overview of the applications of RBP as a substitute for cement. Initially, the fundamental properties of RBP, including physical properties, chemical …
G Zhang, L Li, H Shi, C Chen, K Li - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study investigates the impact of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers on the mechanical properties and durability of high-performance shotcrete (HPS). Results demonstrate that …
G Zhang, K Li, L Like, S Huawei, C Chen, C Yuan - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Shotcrete is one of the most important types of concrete used in engineering construction, and its properties are significantly influenced by accelerators. This study investigates the …