The thermal conductivity (k-value) of cement-based materials like concrete is an important
factor when considering the amount of heat transfer through conduction. The amount of heat …

Plastics are cheap, lightweight, versatile, and readily accessible material. The utilization of
plastic has become a necessary facet of our day-to-day lives, and its production has risen …

Three different types of plastic waste replacing up to 50% of natural aggregates are used in
concrete mix design. A wide set of basic physical, mechanical, thermal, and hygric …

Recent advances in ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) materials have emphasized
the necessity for continuous research. This imperative is particularly pronounced given the …

To adopt sustainability in the construction industry, various nations around the globe are
focusing on the utilization of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC). The thermal performance …

The use of plastics has increased over the years, thus resulting in a large volume of plastic
waste being generated and accumulated in the environment. Due to its non-biodegradability …

The effects of elevated temperature on lightweight structural concrete (LWC) containing
Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and structural Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregates (LECA) …

The construction sector is the most energy consuming one in the world, and it has a
significant ecological impact. Indeed, concrete manufacturing overuses natural resources …

Sustainable concrete production and recycling the construction wastes are of utmost
importance for today's sustainable urban development. In this study, low-density …

Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) exhibits the advantages of thermal insulation,
reduces energy consumption building costs, improves building efficiency and easy …