Concrete has a tremendous influence on the environment since the majority of its
composition is cement, which is a material that emits high levels of carbon dioxide. It is …

Impacts of β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) on hydration of white-Portland-cement (WPC) are studied
by calorimetry, ICP-OES, TOC, TG, XRD and time domain NMR. Strong retardation effect of β …

This paper presents an experimental investigation of axial compressive performance of ultra-
high performance concrete filled steel tube (UHPCFST) stub columns containing steel …

Implementing a circular approach through waste valorization in mortar production with
environmentally efficient mix design is a viable pathway for relieving the ecological burden …

The mechanical properties of concrete are one of the most important properties in a design
code. Accurate prediction models for mechanical properties are always desirable. Given …

Understanding the drying shrinkage of low Ca/Si ratio cement pastes is crucial for promoting
the use of low-clinker ratio cementitious materials and reducing the environmental impact of …

Abstract In fiscal year 2020 about 4.1 billion tonnes of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) is
produced across the globe. The demand of cement in pace with construction of buildings …

The primary focus of this study is to analyze the impact of different components of fly ash
recycled aggregate concrete (FARAC) on its elastic properties, aiming to suggest it as a …

Fly ash (FA) is a powdery substance discharged by power plants after burning coal or other
fossil raw materials. The storage and reuse of FA have been under debate since the release …

The aim of this investigation is to assess the use of fly ash and bottom ash generated from
Taqa Morocco thermal power plant as replacement of cement and coarse aggregate …