Concrete is a combination of cement, sand, aggregate, and water. Cement manufacturing
causes the generation of various gases, mainly greenhouse gases like CO 2 in the …

Cold weather conditions pose significant challenges to the performance and durability of
concrete materials, construction processes, and structures. This paper aims to provide a …

The following article presents an extensive investigations of the fracture mechanics
parameters of concretes made of quaternary binders (QBC). A composition of the two most …

This paper presents comparative measurements of the fracture toughness together with
visual analysis of cracks propagation of concretes made of quaternary binders. A …

This study presents test results and in-depth discussion regarding the measurement of the
fracture mechanics parameters of new concrete composites based on quaternary blended …

Cement, a substance manufactured industrially, produces 0.9 pounds of carbon dioxide for
every pound produced, and concrete, the most popular construction material, typically …

Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is a unique and sustainable building material that has the
potential to be transformed into a self-compacted lightweight composite for industrial …

Pumice that formed during the solidification of molten lava under rapid cooling is a natural
sponge-like lightweight aggregate. In this study, it was aimed to enlighten the readers about …

The growing demand for readymade garments is leading to the production of a large amount
of textile effluent sludge (TES) from wastewater treatment plants, which is currently disposed …

The production of cement and concrete is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.
Hence, recent governmental regulations have brought the attention of industry and …