Alternative supplementary cementitious materials for sustainable concrete structures: a review on characterization and properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-020-01068-4
Abstract: Abstract Currently, one of the main priorities for a government is to realize sustainable development. Strategies are required to protect the global environment, enhance employee health and safety, reduce emissions, and use fuels and raw… read more here.
Keywords: supplementary cementitious; alternative supplementary; sustainable concrete; concrete structures ... See more keywords
Probabilistic durability assessment of concrete structures in marine environments: Reliability and sensitivity analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s13344-017-0008-3
Abstract: A probabilistic framework for durability assessment of concrete structures in marine environments was proposed in terms of reliability and sensitivity analysis, which takes into account the uncertainties under the environmental, material, structural and executional conditions.… read more here.
Keywords: marine environments; structures marine; sensitivity; durability ... See more keywords
Design and fabrication of a new fiber-cement-piezoelectric composite sensor for measurement of inner stress in concrete structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.acme.2018.12.007
Abstract: Abstract Rare suitable sensors are reported till now for the accurate measurement of inner forces at the concrete structures. In this study, a novel sensor is designed and fabricated for the evaluation of inner stress… read more here.
Keywords: concrete structures; sensor; inner stress; cement ... See more keywords
Analysis of correlation between real degradation data and a carbonation model for concrete structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2018.09.019
Abstract: Abstract Over the past few decades, climate change has become a significant problem, the ramifications of which are of concern around the world. Global warming is a long-term process caused by phenomena such as increased… read more here.
Keywords: correlation real; carbonation; concrete structures; model ... See more keywords
Future directions for design, specification, testing, and construction of durable concrete structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2019.105827
Abstract: Abstract Most failures of concrete structures result from inadequate durability due to inadequate durability design and execution. Building codes define exposure classifications and set requirements for each exposure mainly using deemed-to-satisfy limits that indirectly relate… read more here.
Keywords: future directions; durability; concrete structures; construction ... See more keywords
CFRP-ECC hybrid for strengthening of the concrete structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2017.07.034
Abstract: Abstract The strengthening of concrete structures using FRP composite and polymer adhesive has been challenged considering structural fire. This technology is limited to situations with low fire hazards. Though the cementitious adhesive showed improved fire… read more here.
Keywords: concrete beam; strengthening concrete; cfrp ecc; ecc hybrid ... See more keywords
A simplified and fast computational finite element model for the nonlinear load-displacement behaviour of reinforced concrete structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2018.03.070
Abstract: Abstract Numerical simulation of reinforced concrete structures requires the explicit representation of both the concrete and the reinforcement bars, where the two materials are modelled separately using appropriate constitutive laws including damage variables for concrete… read more here.
Keywords: simplified fast; steel; structures simplified; model ... See more keywords
Use of high strength Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites for flexural repair of concrete structures with significant steel corrosion
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.02.009
Abstract: Abstract Steel corrosion is a major cause of deterioration for reinforced concrete structures, leading to significant area loss of rebars that affects structural safety. The most common repair approach is to splice additional reinforcements to… read more here.
Keywords: high strength; steel corrosion; strength strain; concrete structures ... See more keywords
Pre-packed alkali activated cement-free mortars for repair of existing masonry buildings and concrete structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.04.034
Abstract: Abstract This paper is aimed to study a ground granulated blast furnace slag activated with alkali powder to manufacture Portland-free mortars for conservation, restoration and retrofitting of existing masonry buildings and concrete structures. Activator/precursor represents… read more here.
Keywords: free mortars; buildings concrete; masonry buildings; existing masonry ... See more keywords
Monitoring of rebar corrosion in concrete structures using a lens-based plastic optical fiber (LPOF) sensor
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.122129
Abstract: Abstract Corrosion of reinforcement in concrete is one of the major causes for deterioration of concrete structures. This work presents an approach in the monitoring of concrete structures for damage induced by corrosion of steel… read more here.
Keywords: concrete structures; optical fiber; corrosion; sensor ... See more keywords
Material Mechanical Properties Necessary for the Structural Intervention of Concrete Structures
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eng.2019.02.012
Abstract: Abstract Structural intervention involves the restoration and/or upgrading of the mechanical performances of structures. In addition to concrete and steel, which are typical materials for concrete structures, various fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs), cementitious materials with fibers,… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; strength; mechanical properties; concrete structures ... See more keywords