[HTML][HTML] Sustainable mixes for 3D printing of earth-based constructions

F Faleschini, D Trento, M Masoomi, C Pellegrino… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This work shows the results of an experimental campaign aimed at selecting earth-based
sustainable mixes for 3D printing. For this scope, 18 mixes were realized, varying the types …

Effects of recycled concrete powders on the rheology, setting and early age strength of cement paste

J Li, B Zhan, P Gao, L Hu, M Qiao, H Sha… - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
This work studies the effect of substitution rate and types of recycled concrete powders
(RCPs) on the rheology over time, setting time, and 1 day compressive strength of cement …

Cleaner production of the precast concrete industry: comparative life cycle analysis of concrete using recycled aggregates from crushed precast rejects

Y Yu, F Pacheco-Torgal, XY Zhao… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The in-plant use of recycled aggregate concrete derived from precast rejects (termed PRAC
herein) can promote a circular economy in the precast industry. However, the environmental …

Underlying mechanisms of the influence of fine aggregates' content and properties on mortar's plastic viscosity

T Li, R Nogueira, J de Brito, J Liu - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
It is well known that the fine aggregate's content and properties have a significant influence
on the plastic viscosity of mortar made with them. However, the underlying mechanisms of …

Simulating passing ability of self-compacting concrete in the J-ring test using cohesive particle liquid bridge model

X Zhou, Y Xie, G Long, X Zeng, J Li, F Wang - Powder Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
As a two-phase material composed of liquid slurry and solid particles, the local blocking
phenomenon may occur in the pouring process of fresh self-compacting concrete (SCC) and …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of sand drying and mixing sequence on the performance of mortars with fine recycled concrete aggregates

M Nedeljković, A Mylonas, V Wiktor… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Fine recycled concrete aggregates (fRCA, 0–4 mm) are produced from demolished concrete
structures and consist of natural aggregates and old cement mortar. The presence of old …

The Properties and Durability of Self-Leveling and Thixotropic Mortars with Recycled Sand

S Candamano, F Tassone, I Iacobini, F Crea… - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Featured Application In the present work, the authors investigated the properties and
durability of mortars produced by replacing 100% of natural sand with recycled aggregate …

The effect of slag and natural pozzolan on the rheological and compressive strength properties of recycled self-compacting mortar

O Kouider Djelloul, B Menadi… - European Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Cement replacement materials are used in self-compacting concrete mixes to reduce the
cement content and hence its environmental effect. This article examined the effects of …

Automated Control of the Fresh State of Industrial Concrete Behaviour by Rheometer Test Adjustment

G Rojo-López, B González-Fonteboa, D Carro-López… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
This study aimed to develop a rheometer prototype and define a procedure for adjusting the
automated control of the fresh state of concrete. Sixteen batches were produced, and their …

Characterization of Stone Waste Sludge and Preliminary Investigation on Green Materials Based on Traditional Lime Putty for Sustainable Construction

A Scioti, G Bernardo, I Mecca, F Fatiguso - Sustainability, 2024 - iris.unibas.it
Very large quantities of stone waste sludge are disposed in exhausted quarries and have a
very low reuse rate to date. The paper considers the possibility of using these types of …