In this research, an experimental study was conducted to investigate the interfacial bond
strength of polyvinyl-alcohol fibre reinforced engineered cementitious composite (PVA-ECC) …

The effectiveness and durability of a concrete repair or retrofit is mostly affected by its bond
and compatibility to the existing substrate. Although our understanding of concrete-concrete …

Alkali-activated materials (AAM) have been widely promoted as potential repair material for
Portland-cement concrete (PCC). However, a thorough evaluation of compatibility and …

While intensive structural and non-structural repair is required worldwide to compensate the
current infrastructure deficit, repair effectiveness is jeopardized by poor durability …

The repairs of building structures are inevitable and indispensable. Repairs are used to
restore or maintain the usability of existing facilities, often contributing to the extension of …

Failure and deterioration of structural interventions on masonry buildings demonstrated the
need for compatible repairs. Mechanical, chemical, transport properties and density of …

Strengthening or retrofitting of existing structures is a more sustainable and resource-
efficient solution than replacing them with new constructions. To enhance the performance …

The polymer cement mortar (PCM) overlay method is a promising solution for strengthening
deteriorated concrete structures in which the occurrence of premature debonding at the …

After more than fifty years from the opening of the largely discussed “Autostrada del Sole”
Highway in 1964, the infrastructure system in Italy appears marked by the passing of time …

In order to apply Sprayable Eco-Friendly Ductile Cementitious Composites (EDCC) as a thin
overlay material for masonry building upgrade, this study aims at understanding one of the …