Minimizing the cement amount used to produce concrete significantly reduces non-
renewable raw materials, primarily clays and limestone or chalk, used in cement production …

Recycled agricultural wastes are being used in the building and construction sector as
cement additives as a result of the environmental impact of cement production. Agricultural …

The individual incorporation of cane bagasse ash (CBA) and waste glass (WG) as
substitutes of cement changes the properties of concrete. The aim of this study was to …

Fully utilizing regional resources such as marine sand, coral, and desert sand, along with a
diverse range of solid wastes from industries, agriculture, and urban areas, not only …

Architectural planners must give due consideration to seismic events as they present
substantial hazards to both critical infrastructure and human well-being. This research …

Based on the structure of natural nacres, laminated metal materials have been successfully
developed to possess desirable mechanical properties for diverse engineering applications …

The availability, cost, and environmental impact of chemical admixtures are reduced when
natural substitute materials are incorporated into the concrete as an admixture. This paper …

Due to its higher porosity, the interfacial transition zone (ITZ), that is, the zone between the
hardened cement paste (HCP) and the aggregate, is the weakest point in concrete. It is less …

Iron sulfide-bearing aggregates are susceptible to oxidation reactions that can lead to an
internal sulfate attack in concrete, causing severe concrete distress. Appropriate …

Reliable measurement of deformations and crack assessment of concrete structural
elements under loading is essential for evaluating the performance and durability of these …