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Comparative study on effects of steel fiber and imitation steel fiber on dynamic tensile properties of ultra-high-performance cementitious composites
25/04/2024 -
Abstract Steel fibers (SFs) are commonly used to enhance the performance of concrete. However, they possess limitations such as susceptibility to corrosion, agglomeration during...
Replacing Fly Ash or Silica Fume with Tuff Powder for Concrete Engineering in Plateau Areas: Hydration Mechanism and Feasibility Study
26/04/2024 -
Abundant tuff mineral resources offer a promising solution to the shortage of fly ash (FA) and silica fume (SF) resources as emerging supplementary cementitious materials. However, a lack of clarity...
Construction Price Index Prediction through ARMA with Inflation Effect: Case of Thailand Construction Industry
27/04/2024 -
Over-budgeting due to inflation is a common phenomenon in the construction industry of both developed and developing countries. Inflation, with time changes, leaves an adverse effect on the project...
A Sustainable Steel-GFRP Composite Bars Reinforced Concrete Structure: Investigation of the Bonding Performance
28/04/2024 -
Steel-fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite bars (SFCBs) can enhance the controllability of damage in concrete structures; thus, studying the interfacial bonding between them is fundamental and a...
Investigation of Key Parameters Influencing Shear Behavior in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP)-Reinforced Concrete (RC) Interior Slab–Column Connections
28/04/2024 -
This article explores the punching shear behavior of GFRP-RC interior slab–column connections. The parameters tested included the column–aspect ratio (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0,...
Research on Statistical Characteristics and Prediction Methods of Ferronickel Slag Pervious Concrete Performance with Different Sizes of Aggregate and Mixtures
29/04/2024 -
In the exploration of sustainable construction materials, the application of ferronickel slag (FNS) in creating pervious concrete has been investigated, considering its potential to meet the dual...
Investigation of Effect of Proposed Two-Stage Foam Injection Method and Modified Additive on Workability of Foam Concrete
26/04/2024 -
This article presents the results of an investigation of the proposed method and the influence of a modified additive on foam concrete properties. X-ray diffraction analysis showed that the modified...
Study on the Effect of Citric Acid-Modified Chitosan on the Mechanical Properties, Shrinkage Properties, and Durability of Concrete
27/04/2024 -
As an environmentally friendly natural polymer, citric acid-modified chitosan (CAMC) can effectively regulate the hydration and exothermic processes of cement-based materials. However, the influence...
Experimental Study on Dynamic Mechanical Performance of Post-Fire Concrete Confined by CFRP Sheets
28/04/2024 -
Impact tests on post-fire concrete confined by Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer/Plastic (CFRP) sheets were carried out by using Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB) experimental setup in this paper,...
Tensile Strength and Mode I Fracture Toughness of Polymer Concretes Enhanced with Glass Fibers and Metal Chips
29/04/2024 -
This study experimentally investigates the influence of metal chips and glass fibers on the mode I fracture toughness, energy absorption, and tensile strength of polymer concretes (PCs) manufactured...
Techno-Eco-Efficiency Assessment of Using Recycled Steel Fibre in Concrete
29/04/2024 -
The steel industry is one the three biggest producers of carbon dioxide and it is experiencing technical challenges due to the gradual decrease in the quality of iron ore. Steel is extensively used...
Dynamic Response of Steel–Timber Composite Beams with Varying Screw Spacing
26/04/2024 -
Steel–timber composite beams are a relatively new type of composite structure. They have many important advantages, owing to which they may be considered a sustainable solution. Their...
High value-added utilization of desulfurized building gypsum as self-leveling mortar: the comprehensive effect of cement
24/04/2024 -
The utilization of desulfurized building gypsum as raw material for gypsum-based self-leveling mortar (GSL) is limited by its low strength and poor water resistance. The objective of this study is...
A study on particle size of slag on properties of magnesium potassium phosphate cement
23/04/2024 -
Magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC) presents a broad application prospect in engineering fast repairing, reinforcement, hazardous material, and national defense construction, due to its good...
Effect Mechanism of Material Ratio on Ultrasonic P-wave Velocity in Coal Based Paste Fill Materials
25/04/2024 -
This research is designed to investigate the variations in ultrasonic p-wave velocity in various coal based paste fill materials used for recovering standing pillars in closed/closing coal mines,...
Design Analysis of Mass Timber and Volumetric Modular Strategies as Counterproposals for an Existing Reinforced Concrete Hotel
19/04/2024 -
Construction professionals work in silos and use traditional design and construction methods. The growing demand for rapidly built and high-quality construction is making off-site manufacturing...
Finite Element Analysis on the Seismic Performance of Concrete-Filled Steel Tube Columns with a Multiple-Chamber Round-Ended Cross-Section
19/04/2024 -
This study proposes a form of concrete-filled steel tube column with a multiple-chamber round-ended cross-section (M-CFST). Longitudinal and transverse stiffening ribs divide the circular-ended...
Unveiling Gender-Based Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Construction Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis
21/04/2024 -
Without physically intensive building, modern infrastructure development would be impossible. Musculoskeletal diseases (MSDs) and other occupational health issues may arise in such a demanding...
Volume Stability and Mechanical Properties of Cement Paste Containing Natural Fibers from Phragmites-Australis Plant at Elevated Temperature
21/04/2024 -
The utilization of bio-fiber materials in building components has become imperative for improving sustainability, controlling global warming, addressing environmental concerns, and enhancing concrete...
Understanding Penetration Attenuation of Permeable Concrete: A Hybrid Artificial Intelligence Technique Based on Particle Swarm Optimization
21/04/2024 -
Permeable concrete is a type of porous concrete with the special function of water permeability, but the permeability of permeable concrete will decrease gradually due to the clogging behavior...
Study of Fatigue Performance of Ultra-Short Stud Connectors in Ultra-High Performance Concrete
21/04/2024 -
Steel–UHPC composite bridge decking made of ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) has been progressively employed to reinforce historic steel bridges. The coordinated force and...
