Concretes used in marine environment are generally under the cyclic effect of CO2 and chloride ions (Cl -). To date, the influence of carbonation on ingress of chloride ions in concretes has been widely studied; in comparison, study on the influence of Clon the progress of carbonation is limited. During the study, concretes were exposed to independent and combined mechanisms of carbonation and ...

In order to comply with current trends concerning sustainability, saving of primary materials and energy savings, this paper addresses Eco-concrete. The major focus thereby is on the increased efficiency of cement use. Applying a new mix design method for concrete, cement contents can be decreased and partially be substituted by other fine powders, preferentially by waste powders which have no ...

As the usage of pervious concrete continues to increase dramatically, a better understanding of the linkages between microstructure, transport properties, and durability will assist suppliers in mixture proportioning and design. This paper presents various virtual pervious concrete microstructural models and compares their percolation characteristics and computed transport properties to those o...

Geopolymer is a relatively new substance that has sparked surge of research into nearly every field geopolymers in recent years. It's still on the verge becoming competitive OPC concrete alternative. Mechanical, hardness, and fire resistance properties geopolymer are exceptional. There been no/limited effect fiber integration concrete. In fire-exposed concrete, can help to resist spalling. The ...

Highly permeable materials provide drainage and noise absorption properties that are useful in pavement top-layers. In such porous concretes, the voids reduce the mechanical integrity, which may have to be compensated by the incorporation of non-conventional components, such as polymers. A basic property needed for the design of pavements is the fatigue behavior of the material, which has not b...

The aim of the work reported in this article was to investigate the effects of medium temperature and industrial by-products on the key hardened properties of high performance concrete. Four concrete mixes were prepared based on a water-to-binder ratio of 0.35. Two industrial by-products, silica fume and Class F fly ash, were used separately and together with normal portland cement to produce t...

The formation of hybrid materials through the combination chemically versatile, functional metal-organic framework (MOF) family is proposed, with ubiquitous, low cost and durable inorganic glasses. blends composites hence created may serve to minimise, eventually solve cost, durability processability issues MOFs, whilst retaining their valuable properties.

annually, a lot of imported heat insulator concretes, are used for which a considerable amount of exchange expenses are allocated. most kinds of these insulator concretes are imported during foundation and installation of the factories accompanied by primary facilities and supplies. even, after a short time the factories began to work, whenever the walls of the insulators are required to be cha...

Unwanted sound reflection can create acoustic discomfort and lead to problems of speech comprehensibility. Contemporary building techniques enable highly finished internal walls resulting in sound reflective surfaces. In contrast, sustainable construction materials using natural and vegetal materials, are often more porous and absorptive. Hemp shiv is used as an aggregate and when mixed with li...

Abstract—In this study, the Compressive strength of concretes made with Ground Granulated Blast furnace Slag (GGBS), Pulverised Fuel Ash (PFA), Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Waste Glass Powder (WGP) after they were exposed 780C (exposure duration of around 60 minutes) and then allowed to cool down gradually in the furnace for about 280 minutes at water binder ratio of 0.50 was investigated. GGBS, PFA...