Heavy metals are one of the major chemical pollutant groups in urban runoff. The
application of porous concrete is a potential alternative to conventional runoff management …

Hybrid fiber affects the structure of air voids of hardened concrete and further affects the
performance of concrete. A laboratory test quantitatively analyzes the characteristics of air …

The hydraulic concrete structures commonly suffer from severe dissolution. Dissolution has
a great influence on the mechanical properties and durability of concrete, which would be …

CSH gel is the origin of cohesion of cement and deteriorates with decalcification. However,
the molecular process underlying its complex chemical reactions and structure/properties …

Microbially induced corrosion (MIC) is a serious issue for sewer structures worldwide. Many
studies have been carried out to develop more durable cement-based materials under the …

Sugarcane bagasse is an agricultural waste which can be transformed, for cementing
purposes, into an interesting material by combustion. Specifically, the ash (SBA) obtained by …

Ca-leaching of cement-based materials induces detrimental effects on properties related to
long-term durability. A better understanding of leaching degradation in terms of alterations in …

Water conservancy engineering such as dams and canals built with high belite cement
(HBC) concrete for reducing temperature cracks have been running for many years and are …

Decalcification causes critical degradation of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH)–the principal
binder in concrete. Contrary to structural change, the decalcification-induced change of CSH …

Comprehensive coverage of durability of concrete at both material and structural levels, with
design related issues Links two active fields in materials science and structural engineering …