The effects of silica fume as an admixture in cement-based materials are reviewed in terms
of the mechanical properties, vibration damping capacity, freeze-thaw durability, abrasion …

The bond at fiber–matrix interface is considered as one of the most important factors
influencing the performance of fiber reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC). To improve …

In the present research, Ultra-high Performance Concretes (UHPCs) applying coarse basalt
aggregate with a maximum particle size of 16 mm are designed by using the particle …

The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) has a major detrimental impact on the structural
performance of concrete. This negative impact can be modulated by introducing mineral …

The original size, spatial distribution, and composition of Portland cement particles have a
large influence on hydration kinetics, microstructure development, and ultimate properties of …

In the current study, the size effects of SiO2 nano-particles on compressive, flexural and
tensile strength of binary blended concrete were investigated. SiO2 nano-particles with two …

This study investigated the flowability, compressive strength, heat of hydration, porosity and
calcium hydroxide content of ultra-high-strength concrete (UHSC) with cement–silica fume …

The porosity and pore size distribution of cured OPC-metakaolin paste has been
investigated. Pastes containing 0, 5, 10 and 15% metakaolin were prepared at a constant …

Mineralogical studies of different wastes of the sugar industry, mainly sugar cane bagasse
ash and sugar cane straw ash, have shown that such by-products are likely to be …

This study investigates the effects of nanofillers on the interfacial transition zone (ITZ)
between aggregate and cement paste by using nanoindentation and statistical …