There is a burgeoning interest in the development of geopolymers as sustainable
construction materials and incombustible inorganic polymers. However, geopolymers show …

Abstract Ultra High Performance Concrete (UHPC) is one of the recently emerging
technologies in the construction industry. The strain hardening behavior, ductility, and …

Engineering geopolymer composites (EGC) are a promising low-carbon and highly durable
composite material. However, the high cost of materials hinders its engineering application …

Although a novel inorganic family of geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a promising building
material. The need for understanding its resistance against fire at high temperatures is …

Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) featuring extraordinary tensile ductility is a
promising option for many structural applications but its large-scale manufacture is not eco …

Conventional Portland cement-based composites are inherently weak under tensile
stresses, due to its high brittleness quotient, and the problem gets further aggravated in …

Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is a cutting-edge pozzolan composite material
composed of a high proportion of discontinuous internal reinforcing fibers, a water-to-binder …

With unique ultra-high toughness, strain-hardening cementitious composite (SHCC) has
attracted considerable attention. However, environmental and economic concerns have …

The utilization of fibers plays a crucial role in improving the mechanical performance of
cementitious composites. The bridging effect of fiber at the cracked surface provides …

This paper investigated the utilization of natural sisal fibers in ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC). UHPC mixtures containing sisal fibers with different lengths (6, 12, and 18 …