Influence of the petrophysical and durability properties of carbonate rocks on the deterioration of historic constructions in Tebessa (northeastern Algeria)
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DOI: 10.1007/s10064-018-1410-7
Abstract: A thorough investigation of the weathering phenomena affecting a Byzantine Wall has been carried out. This Wall is a representative example of historic constructions in Tebessa (northeastern Algeria), in which limestone and carbonate tufa were… read more here.
Keywords: tebessa northeastern; deterioration; constructions tebessa; historic constructions ... See more keywords
Impact of salt and frost weathering on the physical and durability properties of travertines and carbonate tufas used as building material
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-018-7339-0
Abstract: This study aims to understand the effect of salt and frost crystallisation on the petrophysical and durability properties of representative types of travertine and carbonate tufas. Results demonstrate that the studied travertines and tufas exhibit… read more here.
Keywords: carbonate tufas; porosity; durability properties; salt ... See more keywords
Durability properties of non-air entrained roller compacted concrete pavement containing coal waste ash in presence of de-icing salts
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DOI: 10.1016/j.coldregions.2017.02.006
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the durability properties of non-air entrained roller compacted concrete pavement (RCCP) containing coal waste ash (CWA) as partial replacement of cement in presence of de-icing salts.… read more here.
Keywords: presence; freeze thaw; properties non; durability ... See more keywords
Experimental investigation on effects of hybrid fibers on rheological, mechanical, and durability properties of high-strength SCC
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.04.181
Abstract: Abstract The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of using hybrid fibers on rheological, mechanical and durability properties of the high-strength self-consolidating concrete (SCC). For this purpose, two types of fibers… read more here.
Keywords: strength; hybrid fibers; fibers rheological; durability properties ... See more keywords
Evaluation of mechanical and durability properties of crumb rubber concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.08.131
Abstract: Abstract Due to rapid growth of automobile sector, disposal of waste rubber is becoming a major issue. In this study, effort has been made to reduce this problem by utilizing waste rubber in the form… read more here.
Keywords: fine aggregates; rubber concrete; rubber; durability properties ... See more keywords
Flexural behavior and durability properties of high performance hybrid-fiber-reinforced concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.06.158
Abstract: Abstract The aim of the present study is to investigate the flexural behavior and durability properties of high performance hybrid-fiber-reinforced concrete. In the fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) mixes, silica fume (SF) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag… read more here.
Keywords: steel fibers; flexural behavior; fiber reinforced; performance hybrid ... See more keywords
Incorporation of metagabbro as cement replacement in cement-based materials: A role of mafic minerals on the physico-mechanical and durability properties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.191
Abstract: Abstract The present study aims at testing the effect of mafic minerals content in metagabbro (MG), when used as an alternative cement binder, on the physico-mechanical and durability properties of cement pastes and mortars. For… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical durability; mafic minerals; cement; physico mechanical ... See more keywords
Effect of silica fume and waste marble powder on the mechanical and durability properties of cellular concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117980
Abstract: Abstract Waste marble powder (WMP) is industrial waste characterized by serious environmental pollution and a low recycling rate. To determine if WMP can be used for partial cement replacement in concrete production, more in-depth and… read more here.
Keywords: properties cellular; mechanical durability; cellular concrete; concrete ... See more keywords
Influence of biogenic treatment in improving the durability properties of waste amended concrete: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120170
Abstract: Abstract Bio-precipitation of calcium carbonate through microorganisms has a potential to enhance the durability properties of concrete structures. Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) has widely been studied and practiced in various applications such as… read more here.
Keywords: concrete review; amended concrete; durability; improving durability ... See more keywords
Effect of magnetized water on the fresh, hardened and durability properties of mortar mixes with marble waste dust as partial replacement of cement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121049
Abstract: Abstract In this research, the simultaneous effect of marble waste dust (MWD) and magnetized water (MW) on the fresh, hardened and durability properties of mortar mixes were investigated. A total of 10 mortar mixes using… read more here.
Keywords: water; hardened durability; durability; durability properties ... See more keywords
Long-term durability properties of geopolymer concrete: An in-depth review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cscm.2021.e00661
Abstract: Abstract Geopolymer concretes (geocretes) are considered as eco-friendly materials for various building applications. Geocrete has high early strength, less consumption of natural resources, cost-effectiveness, capacity to form different structural configurations and to remain intact for… read more here.
Keywords: durability; review; term durability; long term ... See more keywords