This paper comprehensively analyses different properties of lightweight aggregates (LWA)
based on self-compacting concrete (SCC). The construction sector has acknowledged the …

The construction industry is focused on sustainable alternative materials for conventional
concrete to meet the current demand. Lightweight concrete is gaining popularity as it is a …

The demand for partial replacement and complementary products of cement to enhance the
properties of concrete and reduce the environmental pollution from the cement industry is …

Nano sesame stalk ash (NSSA) and rice straw ash (RSA) are by-products of bioenergy
production. The aim of this paper was to investigate the effects of using NSSA with RSA on …

The vulnerability of concrete to sulfuric acid attack requires much attention in both design
and maintenance. Taking the waste management approach into account, this study utilized …

Due to raw material shortages and waste management concerns, composite building
materials made from industrial by-products have become a key component of tomorrow's …

The critical challenge for the cement production industry is the high emission of greenhouse
gases. For the sustainability in a cycling economy context civil and environmental engineers …

Lightweight concrete is a porous material that is growing in demand because of its attractive
properties. However, because of the high porosity of this lightweight material, moisture can …

Because natural coarse aggregates were depleting rapidly, concrete industry has been
trended toward substitute aggregates from industrial by‐products or waste. One of the waste …

Synthetic activators used in alkali-activated binder are the primary contributors to its adverse
environmental effects. Therefore, this study aims to perform a life cycle assessment of alkali …