In recent years, due to the higher requirements for mechanical properties and versatility of
cement-based composites (CBC), the research on new materials has become a heat wave …

Nano carbon is reported as a novel material with enhanced properties such as larger
specific surface area, tensile property, and filling property. Nano carbons are modifies into …

Graphene oxide (GO) is a promising nanomaterial that can be employed as a reinforcement
in cementitious composites because of the oxygen functionalities attached to the surface of …

There is a need in enhancing high-density concrete (HDC) for safeguarding sub-sea
pipelines and constructing concrete mattresses for pipeline stabilization. To tackle these …

This study investigated the effect of three species of bacteria namely Sporosarcina pasteurii,
Bacillus megaterium, and Bacillus subtilis in four different concentrations on the self-healing …

This study presents the results of an experimental study of the influence of graphene oxide
(GO) on the static and dynamic mechanical characteristics of cement concrete. Four different …

Recycling of construction and demolition waste provides one of the most effective paths for
sustainable development, valorising recycled concrete, and environment protection …

Blast furnace slag (BFS), a commonly used substitute for cement clinker, is in large demand
and gradually increasing in price. Melting furnace slag (MFS), a by-product of the co …

Exhausted rubber tires are a big problem for a sustainable environment. Sustainable
construction practices can be achieved with the inclusion of rubber aggregate (RA) in the …

The scarcity of natural aggregate (NA) is a great challenge for the fast-growing construction
industries. Rubber aggregate (RA), obtained from the vehicles' tire rubber, can be a better …