Self-sensing concrete combines electrically conductive filler material and conventional
building material together, and is able to realise a sensing function that by measuring the …

Modern concrete infrastructure requires structural components with higher mechanical
strength and greater durability. A solution is the addition of nanomaterials to cement-based …

Concrete is the most widely used construction material, however, concrete structures often
suffer from poor durability and require frequent inspections and repairs. Concrete production …

Nowadays, various mineral additives and chemical admixtures are more and more
frequently used in concrete mixtures. It is done in order to improve specific parameters of …

This paper presents results of tests of fracture toughness of concrete modified with the
addition of class F fly ash (FA), covering all three models of cracking: I, II, and III. Knowing …

Cementitious materials with self-sensing properties have been recently proposed for strain-
monitoring of civil structures. Although different methods have been used to install cement …

Recent advances in material science and self-sensing technology have enabled the
development of cement-based nanocomposite sensors that detect the damage on their own …

The construction industry seeks innovative solutions like smart concrete. Traditional
concrete faces durability issues, environmental impact, and high rehabilitation costs. To …

Cementitious composites are the most widely used construction materials; however, their
poor durability necessitates frequent monitoring and repairs. The emergence of self-sensing …

Fully embedded and spatially diffuse sensors are central to the advancement of civil and
construction engineering. Indeed, they serve as an enabling technology necessary for …