An engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is a type of high-performance fibre-reinforced
composite developed based on micromechanical principles. To improve the modulus of …

New hybrid fibre reinforced cementitious composite developed using waste materials in the
form of tirewires in combination with the PVA (Polyvinyl alcohol) fibers. The two kinds of …

All modes of transport can be seen to bring some influence to bear on a country's economic
growth, health, and environment. However, the impact differs among developing countries …

This article presents a critical review of the flexural behavior and design recommendations
for ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) structural members. The fundamental …

This paper aims to investigate experimentally the effect of two different polyvinyl alcohol
(PVA) fibres (REC15× 8 and RF4000× 30) on the mechanical and physical properties of …

A recent development in the production of lightweight concrete is the use of bubble or hollow
aggregates. Due to its exceptional energy absorption and ductility properties, engineered …

Purpose Damage to reinforced concrete (RC) structural elements is inevitable. Such
damage can be the result of several factors, including aggressive environmental conditions …

Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC) has the advantages of fast hardening and high early
strength, and has been widely used for strengthening existing reinforced concrete (RC) …

Method: To facilitate the usage of the NS-ECC in the construction industry, using
nondestructive tests such as rebound hammer (RH) and ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) to …

Geopolymer concrete is a complex composite material and its properties such as workability
and strength are incredibly unpredictable. A current unresolved issue is the lack of finding a …