A review of the mechanical properties and durability of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete

Y Zheng, Y Zhang, J Zhuo, Y Zhang, C Wan - Construction and Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
In recent years, basalt fiber (BF) has been extensively used as a reinforced fiber to improve
the mechanical properties and durability of concrete because of its excellent mechanical …

[HTML][HTML] Fresh, mechanical, and durability properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC): A review

ET Al-Rousan, HR Khalid, MK Rahman - Developments in the Built …, 2023 - Elsevier
Basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) is relatively a new type of fiber-reinforced concrete,
which has demonstrated good mechanical performance. Several types of fibers such as …

Effects of recycled aggregate combinations and recycled powder contents on fracture behavior of fully recycled aggregate concrete

J Xiao, Y Tang, H Chen, H Zhang, B Xia - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
This paper studied the fracture behavior of fully recycled aggregate concrete (FRAC), which
was prepared with 100% recycled coarse and fine aggregates (RCA and RFA) and partial …

[HTML][HTML] Methods for improving the durability of recycled aggregate concrete: A review

Y Zheng, Y Zhang, P Zhang - Journal of Materials Research and …, 2021 - Elsevier
With increasing global research on the recycling of construction waste, the recycling of
waste concrete aggregates has gradually attracted attention. Researches have shown that …

Reusing recycled powder as eco-friendly binder for sustainable GGBS-based geopolymer considering the effects of recycled powder type and replacement rate

M Liu, C Wang, H Wu, D Yang, Z Ma - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2022 - Elsevier
Utilizing recycled powder (RP) as binder for geopolymer reduces the construction waste and
contributes to the development of sustainable geopolymer materials, but the effects of RP …

[HTML][HTML] Multicriteria performance evaluation of fiber-reinforced cement composites: An environmental perspective

A Akbar, KM Liew - Composites Part B: Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Cement composites have the intrinsic drawback of low flexural strength and crack
endurance. Many studies have been conducted to improve the mechanical performance of …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical performance, water and chloride permeability of hybrid steel-polypropylene fiber-reinforced recycled aggregate concrete

MH El Ouni, SHA Shah, A Ali, S Muhammad… - case studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Environmental impact and inherit brittleness of conventional concrete can be reduced
simultaneously by utilising recycled aggregates instead of natural ones and fiber …

[HTML][HTML] Combined effects of nano-silica and silica fume on the mechanical behavior of recycled aggregate concrete

T Yunchao, C Zheng, F Wanhui, N Yumei… - Nanotechnology …, 2021 - degruyter.com
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is an environmentally friendly material. However, owing
to inherent characteristics of the recycled aggregate (RA), it is difficult to promote and apply it …

Review of the valorization options for the proper disposal of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

N Asim, M Badiei, K Sopian - Environmental technology & innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only human health and economies but also the
environment due to the large volume of waste in the form of discarded personal protective …

Preparation and performance analysis of recycled PET fiber reinforced recycled foamed concrete

R Tang, Q Wei, K Zhang, S Jiang, Z Shen… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
Construction waste and waste fabric are two major types of solid waste that lead to landfill
issue and environmental pollution. Considering the need for more efficient handling method …