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Interlocking concrete pavers (ICPs) require substantial cement consumption, resulting in considerable embodied carbon emissions, while the regional availability of conventional supplementary cementitious materials is bec...

Abstract This study investigates the compressive behavior and analytical modeling of natural and rubberized concretes confined with cost-effective glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) jackets. Forty-two cylindrical spec...

Considering the heterogeneity characteristics of concrete materials, the method of the mesoscopic mechanics is used to investigate the dynamic damage of slabs of concrete face rockfill dam (CFRD) combined with the statis...

Abstract To ensure the prefabrication quality of concrete segmental beams for assembled railway bridges, this study investigates the main factors affecting the casting and curing of such beams. Using the Zheng-Xu regiona...

This article considers the influence of local one-sided damage on the stress-strain state of a reinforced concrete beam. The research is aimed at analyzing changes in load-bearing capacity, deformations, and potential fa...

A crucial objective for mitigating the global environmental footprint of the construction sector is the imperative to develop sustainable and ecological concrete alternatives. This investigation presents a novel strategy...

This work describes the effect of biochar (BC) and lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) on the engineering properties (compressive strength, density, porosity, water permeability and sound absorption), CO2 emission...

Transverse reinforcement with welded meshes is used in areas of significant compressive forces, usually in local places, where it is necessary to increase the strength of concrete in axial compression. In a calculated wa...

As one of composition materials (asphalt, aggregate, mineral powder) for hydraulic asphalt concrete, the mineral powder has a messy process of manufacture. Comparatively, the cement is easily processed and available for ...

Abstract Utilization of industrial waste to produce geopolymer concrete is a good answer to minimize the carbon-dioxide( Co2) released from the traditional procedure of producing Ordinary Portland cement (OPC). This not ...

The global shift towards sustainability has driven significant advancements in construction methodologies. Among these innovations, 3D Concrete Printing (3DCP) stands out as a transformative technology that employs gantr...

The article describes the methodology for experimental studies of an arch made of high-strength rapid-hardening concrete, presents the results of the studies in tabular form, and describes the mechanical characteristics ...

Concrete's strength and deformability can be enhanced by adding external lateral confinement. Several materials and confinement techniques have been investigated throughout the development of confined concrete, including...

Early carbonation curing is an effective approach to mitigate the environmental impacts of concrete. This is particularly valid when coupled with other strategies, such as substituting cement with alternative low-carbon ...

Abstract Concrete production’s environmental impact has driven the use of supplementary cementitious materials like sawdust ash (SDA) and admixtures such as Conplast to enhance sustainability and performance. This stud...

Precision seeders are crucial in modern agriculture as they directly affect agricultural productivity by ensuring the uniform distribution of seeds in the field. Any non-uniformity in seed distribution can lead to missed...

Reinforced concrete (RC) piers have been widely studied and applied in bridge construction practice. To ensure the normal operation of RC piers under corrosive environments and seismic effects, new corrosion-resistant ma...

Portland cement production is a major contributor to global CO2 emissions, and the scarcity of natural river sand limits conventional concrete production. Despite increasing interest in geopolymer concrete (GPC), studies...

Abstract CO2 curing can greatly enhance the properties of concrete while actively sequestering CO2. However, the influencing mechanisms of CO2 curing on the passivation film of steel bars in concrete remains unclear. In ...

This Effect of Nano-carbon additives on mechanical performance and durability of cementitious composites in oi terms of static and dynamic modulus is studied. A Nano carbon powder was admixed in 5%, 10% and 15 % levels a...

Recycling of construction waste is essential for sustainable cement-based materials, yet the variable composition of recycled autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) powder pose significant challenges when used in grouting app...

Numerous seismic damage investigations have demonstrated that reinforced concrete (RC) frame structures tend to exhibit a Strong-beam Weak-column failure mechanism, which contradicts the intended Strong-column Weak-beam ...

Online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) has developed as an important manifestation of transnational organized crime, constituting a systematic violation of children's fundamental rights under international la...