Cementitious backfill with partial replacement of Cu-rich mine tailings by sand: Rheological, mechanical and microstructural properties

NU Guner, E Yilmaz, M Sari, T Kasap - Minerals, 2023 - mdpi.com
The thinning of tailings gradation during ore processing leads to a sizeable fall in the
strength of cementitious paste backfill (CPB), increases operational risks, and encourages …

Exploring the Potential of Alternative Materials in Concrete Mixtures: Effect of Copper Slag on Mechanical Properties and Carbonation Resistance

YF Silva, M Villaquirán-Caicedo, S Izquierdo - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, the effect on the flowability, compressive strength, absorption, sorptivity, and
carbonation resistance of concrete with different copper slag (CS) replacement ratios was …

[HTML][HTML] Hybrid Fiber Reinforcement in HDPE–Concrete: Predictive Analysis of Fresh and Hardened Properties Using Response Surface Methodology

HA Dahish, MK Alkharisi - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Plastic waste accumulation has driven research into recycling solutions, such as using
plastics as partial aggregate substitutes in concrete to meet construction needs, conserve …

[PDF][PDF] GREEN CEMENT PATH TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY: A REVIEW

S Kumar, A Chakraborty, S Sharma, S Sarkar - romanpub.com
Cement, the primary building material in the industrialized world, faces challenges such as
depletion of natural fuels, raw material shortages, and climate-related environmental issues …