New approach to calculate water film thickness and the correlation to the rheology of mortar and concrete containing reactive MgO
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.218
Abstract: Abstract This study proposes a new method to calculate the water film thickness of the finest particles in a blend, which is based on the close-packing of equal spheres. A series of fluidity and rheological… read more here.
Keywords: mortar concrete; rheology; water film; film thickness ... See more keywords
Durability performance of rubberized mortar and concrete with NaOH-Solution treated rubber particles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.07.085
Abstract: Abstract This study experimentally investigated the durability of rubberized mortar and concrete samples with NaOH-solution treated rubber particles. The concrete samples without rubber particles were cast as control samples. The rubberized mortar or concrete samples… read more here.
Keywords: rubberized mortar; rubber particles; mortar concrete; durability ... See more keywords
Reuse of waste glass as a supplementary binder and aggregate for sustainable cement-based construction materials: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101052
Abstract: Abstract Safe disposal of the huge amount of waste glass has become a serious environmental concern in many countries. On the other hand, production of concrete uses huge amount of natural resources and adds greenhouse… read more here.
Keywords: mortar concrete; glass; waste glass; cement ... See more keywords
Proposing a three-phase model for predicting the mechanical properties of mortar and concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2021.102858
Abstract: Abstract The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) around aggregates is known as the weakest zone in mortar and concrete, which highly influences the mechanical properties. In this study, the influence of ITZ on mechanical properties such… read more here.
Keywords: mortar concrete; three phase; model; properties mortar ... See more keywords
Application of encapsulated superabsorbent polymers in cementitious materials for stimulated autogenous healing
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/aa8497
Abstract: Superabsorbent polymers have shown potential for use in mortar and concrete as self-healing agents. The main drawback is, however, that these superabsorbent polymers also absorb mixing water during the preparation and casting of mortar or… read more here.
Keywords: mortar concrete; application encapsulated; mixing water; superabsorbent polymers ... See more keywords
Monitoring the Setting Process of Cementitious Materials Using Guided Waves in Thin Rods
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DOI: 10.3390/ma14030566
Abstract: Characterizing early-age properties is very important for the quality control and durability of cementitious materials. In this paper, an approach using embedded guided waves was adopted to monitor the changes in the mechanical proprieties of… read more here.
Keywords: mortar concrete; monitoring setting; setting process; thin rods ... See more keywords
Moisture Transport of Axial-Compression-Damaged Mortar and Concrete in Atmospheric Environment
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DOI: 10.3390/ma15165498
Abstract: The moisture transport of axial-compression-damaged mortar and concrete was experimentally and analytically studied in this paper. Five stress levels, i.e., 25%, 40%, 55%, 70%, and 85%, of the corresponding ultimate compressive strengths were selected for… read more here.
Keywords: axial compression; moisture transport; damaged mortar; mortar concrete ... See more keywords