Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a type of cement-based composite for new
construction and/or restoration of existing structures to extend service life. UHPC features …

Scientific interest on superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in conjunction with cement-based
building materials has widened from mostly engineering aspects towards polymer physico …

Superabsorbent polymers (SAP) are a new, promising class of chemical admixtures which
offer new possibilities in respect of influencing the properties of cement-based materials in …

For concrete with low water-to-binder ratio, the autogenous shrinkage often takes up most of
the total shrinkage. In restrained structures, this kind of shrinkage will produce tensile stress …

With advances in construction industry, restraining the shrinkage cracking of cement-based
materials has become increasingly prominent. Shrinkage reducing admixtures (SRA) can …

This study investigated the mechanical properties of alkali-activated fly ash (AAF) mortars
containing superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) and polypropylene (PP) fibers before and after …

The utilization of shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) in concrete has been received
considerable attention in recent years. SRA is being used very commonly to reduce the …

Despite cement's superior performance and inexpensive cost compared to other industrial
materials, crack development remains a persistent problem in concrete. Given the …

To mitigate autogenous shrinkage that may cause early-age cracking of alkali-activated fly
ash-slag (AAFS) concrete, internal curing using superabsorbent polymers (SAP) is …

Pre-saturated lightweight sand (LWS) and shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) can be used
to mitigate autogenous shrinkage of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). However …