Research on different types of fiber reinforced concrete in recent years: An overview

C Zhao, Z Wang, Z Zhu, Q Guo, X Wu, R Zhao - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has received much attention in civil engineering in recent
years, mainly due to it improves the weak tensile strength and shrinkage cracks of concrete …

Potential use of waste eggshells in cement-based materials: A bibliographic analysis and review of the material properties

D Yang, J Zhao, W Ahmad, MN Amin, F Aslam… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The disposal of waste eggshells results in severe environmental and human health
interests. Eggshells in powder form have the potential to be utilized in cementitious materials …

Properties of hybrid steel-basalt fiber reinforced concrete exposed to different surrounding conditions

M Khan, M Cao, SH Chu, M Ali - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The use of mineral basalt fibers in composites recently attracted increasing attention
because of its ecological nature, availability in abundance, excellent mechanical properties …

Experimental and analytical study of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete prepared with basalt fiber under high temperature

M Khan, M Cao, X Chaopeng, M Ali - Fire and Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The usage of mineral basalt fibers is a relatively novel and popular topic nowadays due to its
abundant availability, low cost, and higher temperature resistance. In addition, the …

[HTML][HTML] Interpreting the early-age reaction process of alkali-activated slag by using combined embedded ultrasonic measurement, thermal analysis, XRD, FTIR and …

R Cao, S Zhang, N Banthia, Y Zhang… - Composites Part B …, 2020 - Elsevier
In the present study, the early-age reaction process of alkali-activated slag (AAS) pastes was
in-situ monitored by using embedded piezoelectric transducer based ultrasonic monitoring …

[HTML][HTML] Improvement of boundary effect model in multi-scale hybrid fibers reinforced cementitious composite and prediction of its structural failure behavior

C Xie, M Cao, J Guan, Z Liu, M Khan - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
The inclusion of multi-scale hybrid fibers in cement-based materials exhibits excellent crack
resistance performance at multi-level than that of single type or size of fiber. Multi-scale …

[HTML][HTML] Piezoresistive behaviours of cement-based sensor with carbon black subjected to various temperature and water content

W Dong, W Li, N Lu, F Qu, K Vessalas… - Composites Part B …, 2019 - Elsevier
Cement-based sensor possesses unique properties for structural health monitoring (SHM)
applications, such as low cost, high durability, adaptability and excellent sensitivity. The …

Cracking behaviour and constitutive modelling of hybrid fibre reinforced concrete

M Khan, M Cao, M Ali - Journal of Building Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Cracking is a multi-level process that damages the concrete structure or cement-based
material. Nowadays, multi-scale hybrid fibres can be utilized in concrete to get more …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable cement replacement using waste eggshells: A review on mechanical properties of eggshell concrete and strength prediction using artificial neural …

S Paruthi, AH Khan, A Kumar, F Kumar… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Though the European Commission classifies eggshell as a hazardous material,
using eggshell powder in place of cement can aid in waste reduction and contribute to …

Comparative roles between aragonite and calcite calcium carbonate whiskers in the hydration and strength of cement paste

L Li, M Cao, H Yin - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2019 - Elsevier
Aragonite CaCO 3 whisker (CW) could improve the mechanical properties of cementitious
composites. The microstructure of calcite is different from that of aragonite, but only a few …