Egypt produces more rice straw than any other nation, and this residue is currently
discarded in untreated landfills and open fields, causing environmental damage in the …

This paper aims to investigate the latest advancement in physical and chemical activation
strategies for ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC), addressing challenges such as high …

Residential construction materials have undergone a notable evolution within the
construction sector. This paper extensively reviews various types of bricks and building …

Pre-saturated lightweight sand (LWS) and shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) can be used
to mitigate autogenous shrinkage of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). However …

This paper explores the characteristics of ultra-high-performance heavyweight radiation
shielding concrete by using many types of radiation-resistant aggregates. The experimental …

Iron tailings (IT) is a kind of solid waste, which is usually divided into iron tailings powder
(ITP) and iron tailings sand (ITS). It has been reported that IT has potentials to be used in …

The creation of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) requires a huge amount of cement.
However, the production of cement raises environmental concerns related to non-renewable …

Abstract Light Transmitting Concrete (LTC) is an innovative material for crafting unique and
sustainable architectural and civil structures. Previous studies primarily utilized optical fibers …

This study aims to reveal the potential of Light-transmitting concrete (LTC) in transmitting
natural light or sunlight, and to investigate the relationship between fibre diameter, fibre …

In this study, foam concretes (FCs) were developed, and their tension, shear, and bond
properties were investigated for potential repair applications. Seven FC mixtures with …