Machine learning in concrete science: applications, challenges, and best practices

Z Li, J Yoon, R Zhang, F Rajabipour… - npj computational …, 2022 - nature.com
Concrete, as the most widely used construction material, is inextricably connected with
human development. Despite conceptual and methodological progress in concrete science …

Cementitious materials and agricultural wastes as natural fine aggregate replacement in conventional mortar and concrete

A Rashad - Journal of Building Engineering, 2016 - Elsevier
In the last 15 years, the worldwide consumption of natural sand as fine aggregate in
mortar/concrete production is very high and many developing countries have encountered …

Strength, permeation, freeze-thaw resistance, and microstructural properties of self-compacting concrete containing sandstone waste

P Basu, BS Thomas, RC Gupta, V Agrawal - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2021 - Elsevier
This investigation aims to identify the possible utilization of sandstone slurry (SS) as an eco-
friendly alternative material in self-compacting concrete (SCC). The SCC mixes made with …

The prediction of durability to freeze–thaw of limestone aggregates using machine-learning techniques

E Kahraman, AC Ozdemir - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
To design structures such as buildings, roads, highways, bridges, and railroads, one of the
most important parameters is the freeze–thaw resistance of aggregate. The direct analysis of …

Properties of pervious concretes partially incorporating acidic pumice as coarse aggregate

HÖ Öz - Construction and building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
Using pervious concrete (PC) as a pavement material in low-volume road applications has
gained great importance since its positive environmental benefits. The paper presented …

Effect of cooling regimes on compressive strength of concrete with lightweight aggregate exposed to high temperature

MB Karakoç - Construction and Building Materials, 2013 - Elsevier
In this study, the residual compressive strength of concrete with expanded perlite aggregate
(EPA) and pumice aggregate (PA) after it was exposed 700° C and then cooled in three …

Experimental study and modeling of fiber volume effects on frost resistance of fiber reinforced concrete

M Nili, A Azarioon, A Danesh, A Deihimi - International Journal of Civil …, 2018 - Springer
In the present study, the effectiveness of fiber inclusion on enhancing frost durability was
experimentally examined. Polypropylene fiber of 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.5% and steel fiber of …

Application of artificial neural networks for prediction of mechanical properties of CNT/CNF reinforced concrete

S Kekez, J Kubica - Materials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Prominence of concrete is characterized by its high mechanical properties and durability,
combined with multifunctionality and aesthetic appeal. Development of alternative eco …

The influence of lightweight aggregate, freezing–thawing procedure and air entraining agent on freezing–thawing damage

F Karagöl, Y Yegin, R Polat, A Benli… - Structural …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
This article presents the results of a study dealing with the concrete resistance to repeated
cycles of freezing and thawing of nonair entrained, fine lightweight aggregate (LWA) and air …

Perlite and rice husk ash Re-use as fine aggregates in lightweight aggregate structural concrete—durability assessment

MC Stratoura, GED Lazari, EG Badogiannis… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this paper, perlite mining and rice production by-products, namely run-of-mine perlite and
rice husk ash, are used as fine aggregates in combination with pumice and calcareous …