Fibers are essential in reinforcing the mechanical properties of ultra-high performance
concrete (UHPC), particularly the tensile and flexural strength. This paper conducts a …

Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) received broad recognition from numerous researchers
worldwide and may have potential applications in modern construction. The combined use …

There is a burgeoning interest in the development of geopolymers as sustainable
construction materials and incombustible inorganic polymers. However, geopolymers show …

The utilization of fibers plays a crucial role in improving the mechanical performance of
cementitious composites. The bridging effect of fiber at the cracked surface provides …

Fiber reinforced cementitious composites (FRCC) have been widely used in the field of civil
engineering in terms of high-performance building material. The fracture mechanics has …

This paper investigated the mechanical properties and elevated temperature resistance of
sisal fibers and steel fibers hybridization reinforced ultra-high performance concrete …

Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) is extensively used in diverse structural engineering
applications, and its mechanical properties are crucial for designing and evaluating its …

Expansive agent (EA) and shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) are utilized to reduce
shrinkage and risk of cracking in concrete. EA compensates shrinkage by initial expansion …

The study provided a systematic evaluation of the pullout behavior of straight and hooked-
end steel fibers embedded in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with various angles …

Interfacial bonding between a fiber and a matrix plays an essential role in composites,
especially in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites that are superior forms for bearing …