This paper provides a critical review on autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag (AAS).
It is reported that AAS paste, mortar, and concrete generally show larger autogenous …

Autogenous shrinkage is a major concern in early age cracking of high performance
concrete (HPC). Low water-to-binder ratio and incorporation of supplementary cementitious …

This study aims to provide a better understanding of the autogenous shrinkage of slag and
fly ash-based alkali-activated materials (AAMs) cured at ambient temperature. The main …

Cement-based materials modified with SAP have been attracting much attention worldwide
due to their excellent crack resistance and durability as well as their wide availability and …

With increasing population and rising demands for improved built environment, there is an
expected increase in greenhouse gas emission from the construction industry. Carbon …

High performance cement-based materials, such as high or ultra-high performance concrete
(HPC or UHPC) have been widely used and still faces the risk of cracking caused by …

Lightweight concrete has a history of more than two-thousand years and its technical
development is still proceeding. This review starts with a retrospective that gives an idea of …

For its superior mechanical strength and durability aspects, ultra–high performance concrete
(UHPC) offers an advanced construction solution for resilient concrete infrastructures …

Fig. 2: Desorption isotherm versus relative humidity (RH) and exposure time for Hydrocure®
LWA. RH values of 97, 93, and 85% were obtained using saturated salt solutions of …

High-performance concrete (HPC) with low w/b-ratio experiences a considerable chemical
shrinkage and self-desiccation during its hydration process, leading to a rather high …