[HTML][HTML] Effect of macro-, micro-and nano-calcium carbonate on properties of cementitious composites—A review

M Cao, X Ming, K He, L Li, S Shen - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
Calcium carbonate is wildly used in cementitious composites at different scales and can
affect the properties of cementitious composites through physical effects (such as the filler …

Preparation and applications of calcium carbonate whisker with a special focus on construction materials

H Saulat, M Cao, MM Khan, M Khan, MM Khan… - … and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Calcium carbonate whisker is an emerging class of inorganic fiber having tremendous
properties and vast applications. Calcium carbonate whisker is extensively used as a filler …

Effect of polyethylene fiber content on physical and mechanical properties of engineered cementitious composites

Y Wang, F Liu, J Yu, F Dong, J Ye - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
A series of experiments were conducted to study the effect of polyethylene (PE) fiber content
(0%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% volume fraction) on mesoscopic and macroscopic behaviors of the …

[HTML][HTML] Uniaxial tensile behavior, flexural properties, empirical calculation and microstructure of multi-scale fiber reinforced cement-based material at elevated …

L Li, M Khan, C Bai, K Shi - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Fire is one of the most unfavorable conditions that cement-based composites can face
during their service lives. The uniaxial tensile and flexural tensile properties of the steel …

Experimental evaluation on fiber distribution characteristics and mechanical properties of calcium carbonate whisker modified hybrid fibers reinforced cementitious …

C Xie, M Cao, W Si, M Khan - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Calcium carbonate whisker (CW) is used to modify the steel-PVA hybrid fibers reinforced
cementitious composites (SPFRCC). The addition of CW result in excellent mechanical …

Multi-scale synergistic modification and mechanical properties of cement-based composites based on in-situ polymerization

B Yin, X Hua, D Qi, K Han, P Wang, D Hou… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
For the multi-scale and multiphase composite structure, modifying cement-based material at
different scales to improve structural and mechanical performance is necessary. This paper …

Impact behaviours of engineered geopolymer composite exposed to elevated temperatures

J Cai, J Pan, J Han, Y Lin, Z Sheng - Construction and Building Materials, 2021 - Elsevier
Engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) is a novel fiber reinforced geopolymeric material
with ultra-high ductility, which is more eco-friendly than engineered cementitious composite …

Nanoindentation and porosity fractal dimension of calcium carbonate whisker reinforced cement paste after elevated temperatures (up to 900∘ C)

LI Li, Z Li, M Cao, YI Tang, ZHE Zhang - Fractals, 2021 - World Scientific
Calcium carbonate whisker (CW) can work as a cost-effective and environment friendly
micro-fiber in reinforcing cementitious composites. Influence of high temperature on micro …

Low-energy impact behavior of ambient cured engineered geopolymer composites

J Cai, J Pan, J Han, Y Lin, Z Sheng - Ceramics International, 2022 - Elsevier
Engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) is a new kind of fiber reinforced geopolymer
composite with tensile strain-hardening behaviors. This paper was intended to investigate …

Bond behaviours of deformed steel rebars in engineered cementitious composites (ECC) and concrete

J Cai, J Pan, J Tan, X Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper presents the bond behaviors of deformed steel rebars in engineered
cementitious composite (ECC) and concrete under direct pullout condition. A total of 12 …