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296 articles for “cement concrete”
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Detecting the Additives Impact on The Durability of Asphalt Concrete
Abstract: Modification of asphalt cement with additives is considered as a sustainable issue to enhance the asphalt concrete quality and durability among the expected service life. An attempt has been made in the present investigation to detect the influence of modification of the asphalt binder by 2 % silica fumes and 4 % fly ash additives on the durability of asphalt concrete in terms of fatigue life under long-term ageing and …
Published in Trends in Transport Engineering and Applications · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Materials, Mechanism and Mechanical Properties of Self-curing Concrete: A Review
Abstract: Concrete, a key construction material with high demand for infrastructure development, necessitates an increased water input both during production and curing. This poses a challenge in areas facing acute water scarcity, highlighting the importance of research to reduce water consumption in the process. The process of hydration of the cement within concrete, without outside source, such as water for curing is referred to self curing. Improper curing will cause self …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 6, 2024 · pp. 185–194 Read article
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Effect of Acidic Environment (H2SO4) on Concrete with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Pozzolana
Abstract: With increasing demand and consumption of cement, researchers and scientist are in search of developing alternate binders that are ecofriendly and contribute towards waste management. The utilization of industrial and agricultural waste produced by industrial processes has been the focus on waste reduction. One of the agro waste sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) which is a fibrous waste product obtained from sugar mills as byproduct is taken for study area. This …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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An Experimental Study on Replacement of Coarse Aggregate by Recycled Waste for High Grade Concrete: A Review.
Abstract: Concrete is extensively used man-made material in the world. Solid waste management is one of the major environmental concerns globally. The development of new construction materials using recycled waste is important for the construction industries. The present study concerns the use of recycled waste as replacement of coarse aggregates, fine aggregates and cement in concrete. This is to find out the change in mechanical properties of concrete with the substitution …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk Ash Based Concrete Composites
Abstract: The production of rice is important all over the world. The husk that is made is usually used as a combustible material to prepare fields, giving energy through both direct combustion and gasification. The material rice husk ash may be quite fine. A common particle size for rice husk ash is 3 to 75 µm. This research demonstrates how the rice husk ash affects the mechanical properties of concrete composites. …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 7, 2024 · pp. 67–72 Read article
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Properties and Characteristics of Lean Concrete Made with Recycled Coarse Aggregate and Fly Ash
Abstract: Qualitative aggregates have become scarce and expensive in various places in India, due to rapid enhancement in infrastructure activities essential for the development of new construction facilities. The use of waste materials in construction appears to be an attractive proposition because of their low cost, environmental considerations and depleting source of quality aggregates, if good performance can be ensured through appropriate technology. The problem of disposal of waste generated from …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Revolutionizing Low Carbon Concrete: Innovations at the Nexus of Computational Science, Data Analytics, and Sustainable Technologies
Abstract: Concrete production accounts for 7% of global CO2 emissions necessitating low carbon innovations to curb exponential demand threatening climate commitments. This research reviews sustainable construction literature integrating computational simulations, big data infrastructure monitoring and alternative process redesign. Analysis reveals 30-50% reductions achievable through combined use of industrial ecologies, smarter sensing coordinated with ML optimization and novel binders like alkali-activated geopolymers. Rigorous LCA quantification verifies environmental superiority over conventional formulations. Case …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Measurement of Radon Exhalation Rate from Building Materials
Abstract: Indoor radon has been recognized as one of the health hazards for mankind because long-term exposure to radon increases the risk of developing lung cancer. This study aims at assessing the contribution of building materials towards the total indoor radon exposure to the inhabitants of Nablus district, Palestine. The radon exhalation rate has been carried out for different building materials of international origin used in construction in Nablus district. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Physics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Properties of Binary Waste Based Geopolymer Concrete Composite: A Review
Abstract: Concrete composite as construction material is utilized all over the world and it is not considered as eco-friendly because cement is provided as a binder in it. Therefore, replacing binder in concrete composite by alumina and silica rich by-products in presence of chemical activators give rise to geopolymer concrete composite which is eco-friendly in nature. Geopolymer concretes composite can be used to build a variety of structural configurations, have a …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 44–52 Read article
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Optimization of Polymer-Enhanced Sustainable Concrete: A Composite Approach with Bentonite and Crumb Rubber Aggregates
Abstract: The disposal of rubber tyres has become challenging; on the other hand, the utilization of rubber tyres is also increasing daily in society. The successful use of crumb rubber as an alternative aggregate and bentonite as a partial cement replacement in concrete composites has been well established through prior research. These materials have individually demonstrated their potential to enhance sustainability, improve concrete properties, and reduce environmental impact, paving the way …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 701–715 Read article
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Concrete Using Agriculturally Based Waste and Fibers as Additives
Abstract: In today's world one of the most common man-made materials widely used as concrete. Around 1 ton of concrete is produced every year for an individual person. Concrete is composed of mainly cement, fine aggregates, coarse aggregates & water. As the construction industry is the 2nd biggest industry, environmental and social responsibility contributes to the sustainable development. Bamboo leaf ash has received recent interest as an agricultural waste with pozzolanic …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 12, Issue 5, 2024 · pp. 9–18 Read article
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Experimental Study on Behaviour of RC Beam using Concrete mixed with Magnetically Treated Water
Abstract: It is expected that in the near future, the civil engineering community will have to produce structures in harmony with the concept of sustainable development through the use of high- performance materials with low environmental impact that are produced at a reasonable cost. Magnetic water used in concrete, synthesized from the normal materials used for manufacturing of concrete, provides one route towards this objective. This paper presents that the effect …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 56–62 Read article
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Mechanical Behaviour of Conventional Concrete Using Fly Ash and Steel Fibre
Abstract: Concrete that area unit victimization with the waste materials, recycled materials etc. could be a revolutionary topic at this time of concrete business. This kind of concrete that resembles the traditional concrete, however the assembly or utilization of such concrete needs minimum quantity of energy and causes least hurt to atmosphere. This kind of concrete absorbs the waste product that is additionally useful for atmosphere aspects [1]. Some SCMs area …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Use of Alccofine and Porcelain Waste Aggregate in Concrete Composite for Strength Enhancement
Abstract: Building construction applications benefit from recent studies on alumino-silicate alkaline activation geo-polymers and their supplementary modifier alccofine as well as new process advancements characteristics including flexural strength and split tensile strength determine structural performance and durability. The construction sector utilizes supplementary cementitious materials, waste materials, and Geo Polymer Concrete (GPC) for concrete composites because it requires environmental sustainability along with better functionality and longer service life of concrete structures. This …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 5, 2025 · pp. 23–33 Read article
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of GGBS Based Geopolymer Concrete with the Inclusion of Metakaolin
Abstract: The use of ecologically friendly materials in the production of concrete is a significant and pertinent development in the global movement for sustainable construction. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional Portland cement (OPC)-based concrete due to its utilisation of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), fly ash, and metakaolin, among other industrial by-products. The production of geopolymer concrete addresses serious environmental problems and contributes to …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 261–266 Read article
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Assessment of Compressive Strength of OPC and PPC-Based Concretes Combined by Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity and Rebound Hammer
Abstract: In this study, non-destructive tests were performed on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) and Portland pozzolana cement (PPC) based concrete specimens, namely the ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) and rebound hammer (RN). A relationship is thus established between the NDT values and the compressive strength. A statistical regression analysis was performed between the compressive strength with UPV and RN values to obtain a best-fit relationship and correlation coefficients. To take into account …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Effects of Polypropylene Fibre on Strength of Geopolymer Concrete
Abstract: In the construction industry, the most vital parameter considered in the current scenario is the sustainable development of the structures. The most used material in construction is concrete, which is primarily made up of Portland cement. The production of Portland cement is nearly about 2.6 billion tonnes per year and is increasing at the rate of 5% annually. The concrete industry contributes about 5–8% of all human generated carbon dioxide …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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Enhancing Concrete Strength: Investigating the Impact of Glass Fines on Mechanical Properties
Abstract: The global emission of CO2 from cement industries poses a significant environmental challenge, being a primary contributor to environmental issues. Numerous researchers have explored alternative cementitious materials to formulate robust and long-lasting concrete. This study focuses on utilizing waste glass powder (GlP), derived from rejected soda-lime glass bottles collected from various sources, for experimental purposes. The laboratory experiments investigate the behavior of concrete incorporating glass as a partial substitute for …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Development of Controlled Concrete by using Hypo Sludge
Abstract: Over 300 million tones of industrial wastes are being produced per annum by chemical and agricultural process in India. These materials pose problems of disposal and health hazards.The wastes like phosphogypsum, fluorogypsum and red mud contain obnoxious impurities which adversely affect the strength and other properties of building materials based on them. Out of several wastes being produced at present, the use of phosphogypsum, flurogypsum, lime sludge, hypo sludge, red …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Modeling Partially Replacement of Admixtures Influenced by Heterogeneity of Aggregate and Porosities on Variations of Compressive Strength
Abstract: This paper study the heterogeneity of compressive strength of partially replacing cement with different admixtures, the study monitored the heterogeneous application of aggregates in the development of mixed designed concrete model. The heterogeneous aggregates applied developed high percentage of heterogeneous porosities that affects the growth rates of compressive strength on the concrete model, the study examined these process to determined the extend heterogeneity affects other concrete properties on the designed …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 64–98 Read article