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Life cycle assessment of hybrid alkali-activated cement production with red mud as an alkali activator
20/11/2024 -
The production of hybrid alkali-activated cement (HAAC) has generated considerable interest in environmental issues. In this research, the environmental impacts of utilizing red mud (RM) as a...
Modeling and Prediction of Relaxation-Deformation Processes of Polymer Textile Materials
20/11/2024 -
The problem of predicting the reliability and durability of fiber-reinforced concrete was examined. A complex approach based on neural networks, intelligent analysis, and visualization of...
The Development of Fiber–Cement Flat Sheets by Young and Mature Coconut Fibers to Replace Asbestos for Eco-Friendly Products
21/11/2024 -
This study investigated young and mature coconut fibers as an asbestos replacement in fiber–cement flat sheets. The ratio of fiber content ranged from 5% to 9.5% in increments of 0.5%...
Repair Composite Adhesion Strength: A Comparison of Testing Methods
20/11/2024 -
The adhesive strength of repair composites to concrete substrates was assessed through both Ukrainian and European standard test methods. The types of adhesion loss observed included adhesive failure...
Workability and Mechanical Properties of PVA Fiber-Limestone Fine Cementitious Composite
19/11/2024 -
Cement-based materials are the most widely used building materials and have two main problems: low flexural/tensile strength and low sustainability. To solve these two problems at the same time, the...
Bending Test of Rectangular High-Strength Steel Fiber-Reinforced Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Beams with Stiffeners
19/11/2024 -
To better understand the bending performance of rectangular high-strength steel fiber-reinforced concrete (HSFRC)-filled steel tubular (HSFRCFST) beams with internal stiffeners, ten beams were...
Experimental and Numerical Investigation of Shear Strengthening of Simply Supported Deep Beams Incorporating Stainless Steel Plates
19/11/2024 -
In this study, the effectiveness was investigated of shear strengthening techniques in reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams incorporating stainless steel plates (SSPs). Four RC deep beams were tested...
Study on the Vibration Comfort of a High-Rise Industrial Building
19/11/2024 -
This study assesses the vibration comfort of a steel–concrete composite floor system in a high-rise industrial building under construction in Shenzhen. The assessment focuses on...
Shear Bond Performance of UHPC-to-NC Interfaces with Varying Sizes: Experimental and Numerical Evaluations
19/11/2024 -
This paper explores the effect of bonding size on the shear performance of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and normal concrete (NC). The study includes two sets of direct shear tests on a...
Preparation and Electromagnetic-Wave-Absorption Properties of Cement-Based Materials with Graphite Tailings and Steel Fiber
19/11/2024 -
The development of functional building materials that can absorb electromagnetic radiation is important for preventing and controlling electromagnetic pollution in urban areas. In this study,...
Optimal Cost Design of RC T-Shaped Combined Footings
19/11/2024 -
This paper shows the optimal cost design for T-shaped combined footings of reinforced concrete (RC), which are subjected to biaxial bending in each column to determine the steel areas and the...
Investigation of the Effect of Compression Force on the Tensile Strength and Infiltration Rate of Pervious Concrete Blocks
19/11/2024 -
Pervious concrete is widely used as a paving material. Pervious pavement is generally constructed by pouring fresh pervious concrete and compacting. However, it has some difficulties such as...
A Critical Review of the Technical Characteristics of Recycled Brick Powder and Its Influence on Concrete Properties
20/11/2024 -
This paper presents a systematic overview of the applications of RBP as a substitute for cement. Initially, the fundamental properties of RBP, including physical properties, chemical compositions,...
Intelligent Inspection Method for Rebar Installation Quality of Reinforced Concrete Slab Based on Point Cloud Processing and Semantic Segmentation
20/11/2024 -
The rebar installation quality significantly impacts the safety and durability of reinforced concrete (RC) structures. Traditional manual inspection is time-consuming, inefficient, and highly...
Study on the Repair Performance and Carbon Emission Analysis of Magnesium Phosphate Cement Prepared from Lithium Extraction Residue
21/11/2024 -
Magnesium phosphate cement (MPC), as a rapid-hardening and early-strengthening cementitious material, is commonly used for repairing concrete defects. To enhance the repair efficiency of MPC and its...
Analysis of Concrete Air Voids: Comparing OpenAI-Generated Python Code with MATLAB Scripts and Enhancing 2D Image Processing Using 3D CT Scan Data
21/11/2024 -
The air void system in concrete significantly affects its mechanical, thermal, and frost durability properties. This study explored the use of ChatGPT, an AI tool, to generate Python code for...
Comprehensive Study on the Thrust Estimation and Anti-Freezing Lubricant of Pipe Jacking in Frozen Soil
21/11/2024 -
Recent advancements in underground construction have led to the widespread utilization of pipe jacking. However, the engineering challenges posed by frozen ground in pipe jacking projects have not...
Effect of Waste Concrete Powder Content and Microwave Heating Parameters on the Properties of Porous Alkali-Activated Materials from Coal Gangue
20/11/2024 -
The objective of this research is to fabricate waste-based alkali-activated foams with better properties in a quick time by using energy-efficient techniques such as microwave irradiation. The...
Shear Strengthening of RC Beams Using Prestressed Near-Surface Mounted Bars Reducing the Probability of Construction Failure Risk
21/11/2024 -
In this study, shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams were strengthened by combining the prestressing and near-surface mounted (NSM) rods approaches. The potential danger of failure in such RC...
Expanded Polystyrene/Tyre Crumbs Composites as Promising Aggregates in Mortar and Concrete
19/11/2024 -
A composite material comprising expanded polystyrene (EPS), granulated tyre rubber (GTR), and a compatibilizer is demonstrated as a possible replacement for fine and coarse agglomerates in mortar and...
Development of Sustainable Cement Asphalt Mortar Using Agricultural Waste-Derived Bio-Oil and Latex–Acrylic Polymers for Enhanced Durability
19/11/2024 -
Cement Asphalt Mortar (CAM) is widely applied in infrastructure, particularly in railways, bridge expansion joints, and pavements, due to its combination of cement’s load-bearing...
