Bonding of steel bars in concrete: A systematic review of the literature

ED Reis, RC De Azevedo, AL Christoforo, FSJ Poggiali… - Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
Reinforced concrete structures represent one of the most used structural systems in civil
construction, and their good behavior is guaranteed by the joint work of concrete and steel …

A comprehensive review of cementitious composites modified with nano silica: Fabrication, microstructures, properties and applications

L Zhang, M Bian, Z Xiao, X Wang, B Han - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
To reduce the life-cycle carbon emissions of cementitious composites, potential pathways
are to use more low-carbon raw materials, enhance the composites' performance and further …

[HTML][HTML] Improving bond of fiber-reinforced polymer bars with concrete through incorporating nanomaterials

X Wang, S Ding, L Qiu, A Ashour, Y Wang… - Composites Part B …, 2022 - Elsevier
The bond between FRP bars and concrete, the foremost performance for implementation of
such reinforcements to corrosion-free concrete structures, is still unsatisfied due to the weak …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, nano-silica, graphene oxide) on bond behavior between concrete and reinforcing bars

D Hwangbo, DH Son, H Suh, J Sung, BI Bae… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The purposes of this study are (i) to evaluate the mechanical properties of triple hybrid-
reinforced concrete mixed with carbon nanotubes, nano-silica, and graphene oxide and (ii) …

Nail planting to enhance the interface bonding strength in 3D printed concrete

X Cao, S Yu, D Zheng, H Cui - Automation in Construction, 2022 - Elsevier
Weak adhesion between layers heavily declined the mechanical behavior of the 3D printed
concrete. Six types of nails were inserted, screwed, and cast into the printable cementitious …

Bonding performance of reinforced and oil shale residue concrete

C Zeng, Y Wang, D Wang, M Tang, M Gao… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
Oil shale residue concrete is prepared by utilizing oil shale semi-coke. It has advantages
such as low cost and a high solid waste utilization rate. The study of its bonding-slip …

Bond performance of marine concrete with nano-particles to steel bars under the action of both Cl− erosion and freeze-thaw cycles

H Yang, K Liu, M Zhang, S Sun, T Li - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Offshore structures serve in harsh environment here the combined effects of freeze-thaw
cycles and Cl− erosion severely degrade the bond performance between steel bars and …

[HTML][HTML] Unconfined bond stress and slip characteristics of steel bars embedded in masonry cement mortars

M Farvees, S Raheem, J Thamboo, T Zahra… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
Reinforcing bars are often embedded into cement mortar layers (bed joints and surface
bonded) of masonry structures to enhance their structural performance to various effects …

Nano-engineering steel fiber for UHPC: Implication for varying cryogenic and elevated exposure

B He, X Zhu, H Zhang, A Wang, D Sun… - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
The interfacial bonding between steel fibers and Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC)
matrix is pivotal for the mechanical properties in extreme environments. Herein, a surface …

High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures

T Sun, X Wang, A Ashour, S Ding, L Li, B Han - Cement and Concrete …, 2025 - Elsevier
Traditional concrete fulfills the mechanical requirements for marine infrastructures but lacks
durability. This study employed nano-engineering techniques to address the durability …