Durability and microstructure of cementitious composites under the complex environment: Synergistic effects of nano-SiO2 and polyvinyl alcohol fiber

C Wang, P Zhang, J Guo, J Wang, T Zhang - Construction and Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
As the most commonly used construction material for marine buildings, cementitious
composites are exposed to a complex environment of coupled action of relative humidity …

[HTML][HTML] Cementitious composites in aquatic environments, evaluation of fracture and mechanical behavior in long-term submerging in fresh and saltwater, and …

N Shabakhty, HR Karimi, AY Bakhtiary - Case Studies in Construction …, 2024 - Elsevier
Aquatic environments can be severely harsh, so structures need suitable materials to
endure them. Among the materials promising for aquatic environments are cementitious …

[HTML][HTML] Salt scaling resistance of pre-cracked ultra-high performance concrete with the coupling of salt freeze-thaw and wet-dry cycles

Q Deng, Z Wang, S Li, Q Yu - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
Wet-dry cycles and cracking are unavoidable problems of concrete structures and reduce
durability by enhancing the penetration of harmful ions and water, which may have a …

Review on material specification, characterization, and quality control of engineered cementitious composite (ECC)

FM Ghahsareh, P Guo, Y Wang, W Meng, VC Li… - … and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Engineered cementitious composite (ECC), also known as strain-hardening cementitious
composite (SHCC), is attracting increasing interest in the construction industry because ECC …

Influence of Variotropy on the Change in Concrete Strength under the Impact of Wet–Dry Cycles

AN Beskopylny, SA Stel'makh, EM Shcherban'… - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
One of the most dangerous types of cyclic effects, especially inherent in several regions in
the world, is the alternating impact of wetting and drying on concrete and reinforced concrete …

Self-healing properties and improvement methods of mortar cracks in marine corrosive environments

X Zhang, C Fu, Q Zhan, Y Su, X Li, Y Wu, G Xu… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The crack healing of marine concrete is of great significance to ensure its durability. The
crack self-healing performances of ordinary concrete and self-healing concrete under the …

The role of a novel coating of SFRCR-ECC in enhancing the fire performance of CFST columns: Development, characteristic and ISO-834 standard fire test

Y Xiong, K Lin, D Wu, Y Ling, S Tesfamariam - Engineering Structures, 2023 - Elsevier
The conventional spray-applied fire-resistive material meets the basic fire resistance
requirements. However, it has limited strength and ductility, and poor bonding with the …

Advancements and perspectives in engineered cementitious composites (ECC): a comprehensive review

S Barbhuiya, BB Das, D Adak - Magazine of Concrete …, 2024 - icevirtuallibrary.com
Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) have garnered significant attention within the
construction industry due to their exceptional mechanical properties and durability. This …

Chemical durability evaluation of copper grit aggregate concrete against Alkali-Silica-Reaction, carbonation and chloride penetration

S Panda, N Zade, P Sarkar, R Davis - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to explore the effects of varying proportions of copper grit (CG) as fine
aggregate on the alkali-silica reaction (ASR), accelerated carbonation test (ACT), and rapid …

Effect of PVA fibers on durability of nano-SiO2-reinforced cement-based composites subjected to wet-thermal and chloride salt-coupled environment

J Su, P Zhang, J Guo, Y Zheng - Nanotechnology Reviews, 2023 - degruyter.com
Marine engineering structures are often faced with complex environmental factors. It is the
focus of current research to modify cement-based composites (CBCs) to achieve their high …