Use of bacteria for repairing cracks and improving properties of concrete containing limestone powder and natural zeolite
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.118059
Abstract: Abstract Precipitation of calcium carbonate crystals caused by the metabolic activities of certain microorganisms is a relatively new method which can improve the properties of concrete and repair concrete cracks. The present study investigated the… read more here.
Keywords: containing limestone; zeolite; limestone powder; limestone ... See more keywords
Relation between mechanical properties of concrete and alkali-silica reaction (ASR); a review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119567
Abstract: Abstract Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR), as a harmful internal reaction in concrete, produces deleterious gel, which occurs due to the reaction between the reactive silica in the aggregate and the alkalis of the pore solution. Because… read more here.
Keywords: asr; mechanical properties; silica reaction; alkali silica ... See more keywords
Influence of mechanical properties of concrete on the failure behaviour of FRP-to-concrete interface
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120572
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a numerical study on the influence of mechanical properties of concrete on the failure behaviour of FRP-to-concrete interface. A verified predictive finite element (FE) model is employed to carry out a… read more here.
Keywords: properties concrete; failure; fracture energy; influence ... See more keywords
Improving the properties of concrete using in situ-grown C-S-H
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.122214
Abstract: Abstract Enhancing the properties of concrete using C-S-H seed has been a challenging task due to its agglomeration in the cement matrix. Here, for ensuring synthetic C-S-H disperse well in the cement matrix, it was… read more here.
Keywords: improving properties; situ; properties concrete; concrete using ... See more keywords
Influence of sustained loading on fracture properties of concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2018.07.034
Abstract: Abstract To investigate the effects of sustained loading on the fracture properties of concrete, basic creep and three-point bending (TPB) tests were conducted on the pre-notched beams. The specimens were first subjected to two sustained… read more here.
Keywords: loading fracture; fracture; energy; fracture properties ... See more keywords
Influence of incorporation of granulated blast furnace slag as replacement of fine aggregate on properties of concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2017.07.125
Abstract: Abstract Conservation of natural resources, efficient utilization of industrial waste and reduction of environmental pollution are major driving forces behind the use of waste products generated from different industries in making various cementitious products. Moreover,… read more here.
Keywords: incorporation granulated; granulated blast; fine aggregate; incorporation ... See more keywords
Preliminary evaluation of the feasibility of using polypropylene fibres from COVID-19 single-use face masks to improve the mechanical properties of concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.126460
Abstract: With the ongoing global pandemic due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically single-use surgical masks, have been on a sharp incline. Currently, many countries are experiencing second and third waves… read more here.
Keywords: use; use face; properties concrete; single use ... See more keywords
Evaluation on the rheological and mechanical properties of concrete incorporating eggshell with tire powder
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.06.078
Abstract: Abstract The construction industry is the largest consumer of raw materials which are under the risk of exhaustion and depletion in the near future, which has prompted the usage of waste materials for the conservation… read more here.
Keywords: replacement; mechanical properties; waste; properties concrete ... See more keywords
Improving the prediction of material properties of concrete using Kaizen Programming with Simulated Annealing
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2016.12.077
Abstract: Abstract Predicting the properties of materials like concrete has been proven a difficult task given the complex interactions among its components. Over the years, researchers have used Statistics, Machine Learning, and Evolutionary Computation to build… read more here.
Keywords: improving prediction; kaizen programming; concrete using; prediction material ... See more keywords
Fresh and hardened properties of concrete containing different forms of plastic waste - A review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wasman.2020.05.048
Abstract: It is a fact that plastic packages are widely used over the world. This large-scale consumption has resulted in a decrease of the initial resources used to manufacture the packages and has made it more… read more here.
Keywords: plastic wastes; plastic waste; waste; properties concrete ... See more keywords
Enhanced Impact Properties of Concrete Modified with Nanofiller Inclusions
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DOI: 10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0002659
Abstract: AbstractThis paper investigated the impact properties of reactive powder concrete modified with different types (nano-SiO2, nano-TiO2, and nano-ZrO2) and dosages (1.0% and 3.0%) of nanofillers. Thr... read more here.
Keywords: nanofiller inclusions; modified nanofiller; impact properties; concrete modified ... See more keywords