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Static response of high-strength concrete beams with hybrid fibrere inforced polymer (HyFRP) laminates

This study aims to evaluate the static behavior of externally bonded Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Polymer laminates in High Streng Volume - 99 Read More ...

Experimental investigations on glass and polypropylene fiber reinforced pervious concrete

Pervious concrete, known for its high porosity and stormwater management benefits, typically has lower compressive strength, Volume - 99 Read More ...

Comparison of different rates of cooling on the properties of flyash concrete on exposure to different sustained elevated temperatures

Flyash is gaining popularity as it is used to partially replace cement. Good quality of flyash is being obtained from thermal Volume -99 Read More ...

Influence of numerical modelling techniques in the estimation of seismic demands on non-structural elements

Non-Structural Elements (NSEs) in buildings are expected to remain operational after earthquakes. But, numerical models of St Volume - 99 Read More ...

Investigative analysis on mechanical and durability properties of concrete mixed and cured with different construction water sources

The quality of concrete for construction activity is governed by the ingredients and construction water used for mixing and c Volume - 99 Read More ...

Influence of recycled concrete aggregates on the engineering properties of asphalt: A critical review

A significant quantity of debris from building and demolition is produced on a yearly basis in every region of the globe. The Volume - 99 Read More ...

Improvement in properties of PCB e-waste incorporated concrete with microbial induction

Research on the reuse and recycle of plastic waste in building construction offers a way to lessen waste plastic’s damaging Volume - 99 Read More ...

Experimental investigation of recycled concrete aggregate for sustainable construction of non-bituminous sub-surface layers of aircraft pavements

With growing concerns over the depletion of natural resources, the use of recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) has gained atten Volume - 99 Read More ...

Detailed investigation of e-waste based light weight concrete with submicron ceramic waste inclusion

Waste management is arguably the most critical challenge encountering civilization, and providing a way out is of paramount s Volume - 99 Read More ...

Sustainable industrial waste utilization: Performance evaluation of bacteria-incorporated ternary geopolymer bio-mortar

This study investigates the characteristics of ternary geopolymer mortar incorporating bacteria as a self-healing agent. The Volume - 99 Read More ...

State-of-the-art review on axial behavior of frp-concrete-steel double-skin tubular columns

Over the last twenty years, there has been considerable focus on the use of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites as conf Volume - 99 Read More ...

Performance evaluation of alternative fine aggregates in concrete

Shortages of river sand impede the construction industry’s ability to procure high-quality fine aggregates for concrete. Th Volume - 99 Read More ...

Impact of grounded low calcium fly ash on the strength of geopolymer concrete

This research investigates the influence of the fineness of lowcalcium fly ash on the compressive strength of geopolymer conc Volume - 99 Read More ...

Effect of mineral admixtures on compression and aggregate type on infiltration of pervious concrete: A review

Pervious concrete known as no fine concrete, porous concrete, gap-graded concrete, or draincrete has lesser density and a hig Volume - 99 Read More ...

Sorptivity test on quaternary blended concrete

The growing importance of high-strength/high-performance concrete necessitates using alternatives to cement as binding materi Volume - 99 Read More ...

Engineering behaviour of graphene nanoengineered concrete

Graphene, the material of the 21st century, possesses exceptional qualities such as high flexibility, Young’s mo Volume - 99 Read More ...

Structural design for fire: results of fire load surveys and recommendations of building codes and standards

Fire growth in a compartment is mainly dependent on the amount of combustibles (fire loads) and the ventilation openings. The Volume - 99 Read More ...

Mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete made at ambient temperature with fly ash and GGBFS

The geopolymer concrete is formed by reacting alkaline solutions with silicon, alumina, and calcium products. Here, a number Volume - 99 Read More ...

Effect of Water Dispersed Graphene Oxide in High Performance Mortarincorporating Ultrafine Slag

This study deals with the partial replacement of cement with ultrafine slag and addition of 0.1 % wt/volume water dispersed g Volume - 99 Read More ...

Numerical modelling and shear capacity of steel reinforced ECC beams with short shear span

This research study investigates the shear capacity of steelreinforced engineered cementitious composite (ECC) beams with a s Volume - 99 Read More ...

Influence of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) on the mechanical behaviour of sustainable self-compacting concrete

Developing countries like India need to address the utilization of agroindustrial waste such as sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) Volume - 98 Read More ...

Innovative approaches to sustainable concrete: A performance study of neural network and tree-based models for compressive strength prediction in geopolymer concrete with GGBS

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) holds promise as a substitute for traditional concrete, primarily due to its environmental benefits Volume - 98 Read More ...

Assessment of strength and microstructural properties of GGBS based sustainable geopolymer concrete with parametric variations in alkaline solutions

Geopolymer binders such as ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and fly ash (FA) have been promisingly surfaced as pro Volume - 98 Read More ...

Split tension strength of self-curing concrete

Concrete is the most fundamental material used in the construction work. It requires a huge quantity of water to cure. An eff Volume - 98 Read More ...

Experimental study between GFRP rebar and steel rebar reinforced concrete beams and its design philosophies

Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar is a rod made of composite material. It has the potential to replace steel rebar Volume - 98 Read More ...

Mechanical, microstructure and durability properties of cement composites using multi-walled carbon nanotubes

In the present work, for uniform and thorough dispersion of carbon nanotubes in concrete a very small amounts of multiwalled Volume - 98 Read More ...

Columns should preferably fail in under-reinforced condition – myth or reality

Ductile failure of reinforced concrete (RC) sections can be ensured only in flexure as all other modes of failure are brittle Volume - 98 Read More ...

Numerical modelling on strength of concrete under elevated temperatures

Present study deals with the non-linear finite element analysis by the use of ANSYS 2022 software to analyse the compressive Volume - 98 Read More ...

Synergism of foam and water dosages in lightweight cellular recycled aggregate concrete

This present paper reports results of a study conducted to utilize recycled fine aggregates (RFA) obtained from construction Volume - 98 Read More ...

Strength and ductility based seismic resistant design of RC sections in flexure

According to the Limit State Method as envisaged in IS: 456 (2000), designers can design reinforced concrete sections in flex Volume - 98 Read More ...

Compressive and tensile strengths of linz-donawitz slag aggregate concrete and their random forest prediction

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of incorporating Linz-Donawitz slag (LD slag) as a partial replacemen Volume - 98 Read More ...

Effect of graphene oxide on durability, microstructure, and performance characteristics of high strength fiber reinforced self compacting concrete

The purpose of this study is to determine how graphene oxide (GO) affects the performance, microstructure, and durability of Volume - 98 Read More ...

Rubberized geopolymer concrete: Possibilities and challenges

As more concrete is needed to satisfy infrastructure demands, conventional cement production produces large amounts of CO Volume - 98 Read More ...

Influence of ultra-fine fly ash and nanosilica on the mechanical properties of composite fiber reinforced high performance concrete

In this research, the strength properties of Composite Fiber Reinforced High-Performance Concrete (CFRHPC) have been investig Volume - 98 Read More ...

Experimental studies on quaternary blended concrete under acid resistance, sulphate resistance, water permeability, and chloride permeability

Use of mineral admixtures in high strength/high performance concrete is gaining importance due improved performance in durabi Volume - 98 Read More ...

Study of adding silicon dioxide on some properties of concrete nanocomposite

In this research, the effect of nano silicon dioxide on some properties of concrete was studied. The nano SiO2 has Volume - 98 Read More ...

Chemical and mechanical resistance of concrete containing ferrochrome slag aggregates

Rapid industrialization has produced vast amounts of solid garbage, which are then disposed of in the open with detrimental e Volume - 98 Read More ...

Harnessing the adsorption mechanism of PCE-based SP and dispersing agent with limestone calcined clay cement-based systems to enhance workability retention

Adsorption of polycarboxylate ether (PCE)-based superplasticizer (SP) on the surface of calcined clay is responsible for redu Volume - 98 Read More ...

Enhancing mechanical properties of mortar with polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microcapsules for self-healing

Enhancing the durability through self-healing technology holds significant promise for mitigating degradation of concrete str Volume - 98 Read More ...

Experimental and numerical study on compressive behavior of concrete filled double tube columns

In this study, the experimental and numerical investigation of concrete filled double tube (CFDTS) columns subjected to axial Volume - 98 Read More ...

Comparison of flexural design of shear walls using idealized and simplified stress-strain relationships of steel as per IRC:112 (2020)

The present paper explores the benefit of using idealised design bilinear stress strain relationship of steel over the simpli Volume - 98 Read More ...

Precast concrete building construction in India - challenges and opportunities.

Widespread use of precast concrete for building construction can address the rapid demands for timeliness, quantity, quality, Volume - 98 Read More ...

Self compacting concrete containing coarse recycled concrete aggregate an eco-friendly material

Utilization of recycled aggregates (RA) extracted from construction and demolition waste (CDW), for production of cement conc Volume - 96 Read More ...

A simplified model for analysis of RCC foundation resting on elastic subgrade

It is an established fact that the behavior of a raft foundation or an isolated footing is governed by relative stiffness of Volume - 96 Read More ...

Characterisation of alccofine cement paste with graphene oxide

Cement is one of the fundamental constituents of the construction industry. Since the production of cement leads to large emi Colume - 96 Read More ...

Comparative study of OPC and PPC-based concrete properties containing bottom ash and fly ash as fine aggregate

Utilization of industrial wastes like bottom ash (BA) and fly ash (FA) as a complete replacement for natural fine aggregate ( Volume - 98 Read More ...

Stearic acid-based surface impregnant material for concrete

Silane based surface impregnants improve the surface characteristics by imparting water repellency. However, wet conditions a Volume - 98 Read More ...

Improvement of the mechanical properties of jute fiber reinforced cement concrete

Natural fiber reinforced concrete can meet worldwide demand and promote sustainable development. This study aims to find out Volume - 98 Read More ...

Influence of deicer solutions on microstructure and compressive Strength of concrete in sub-zero environments

This study examines the impact of deicers on the compressive strength and microstructure of concrete at ambient temperatures Volume - 98 Read More ...

Hybrid control system of building frame using shape memory alloy damper

The objective of the proposed hybrid control system is to reduce the response of buildings against the earthquake ground moti Volume - 98 Read More ...

Application of stainless-steel wire mesh (SSWM) for strengthening reinforced concrete beam-column junction

The transfer of external loads from their source to the foundation is highly dependent on the connections present between loa Volume - 98 Read More ...

Production planning and cost estimating for a traditional concrete pour in India: A practical work study analysis

Construction cost estimating is completed only when all details of the activity are scrutinized. This involves looking at all Volume - 98 Read More ...

A study on the flow performance of SCC against multiple resistance from the reinforcement

The use of self-compacting concrete (SCC) is gaining significance for reasons of its high flowability without segregation. Ho Volume - 98 Read More ...

Thermal performance evaluation of bottom ash blended concrete roof in tropical climatic zone

An enormous amount of coal combustion ash is generated by Indian power industries. The storage of coal bottom ash on land pol Volume - 98 Read More ...

Assessing early-stage corrosion in prestressed concrete exposed to chlorides using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy

Prestressed strands in concrete can experience corrosioninduced degradation in the presence of chlorides, which involves degr Volume - 98 Read More ...

The modular ratio of reinforced concrete

The concept of modular ratio in reinforced concrete is used in the working stress method to transform the composite section i Volume - 98 Read More ...

Characteristic strength and behavior of steel plate reinforced concrete beam with and without crank bar

Investigations have indicated that the inclusion of a prefabricated cage significantly enhances the flexural strength, ductil Volume - 98 Read More ...

Surface quality of concrete enhanced through controlled permeable formwork - a review

Controlled permeability formwork liner (CPF) is a novel approach for improving the concrete cover zone’s quality. This meth Volume - 98 Read More ...

Flexural characteristic and cost analysis of ferro-cement composite beams

The construction industry has a pressing need to identify a dependable and cost-effective element as an alternative to conven Volume - 98 Read More ...

Formwork removal time for concrete members using nominal mixes at different temperatures

A critical factor in the construction of reinforced cement concrete (RCC) structures is the timing of the safe removal of for Volume - 98 Read More ...

Effects of coal bottom ash on the standard consistency and setting time of binary binders

In this paper, bottom ash’s capacity to be recycled is demonstrated at the submicron level. Due to its predominance in sand Volume - 98 Read More ...

Mechanical investigation of high strength sustainable ternary geopolymer concrete

With the objective of making today’s concreting practices more sustainable, the current study compares ternary geopolymer c Volume - 98 Read More ...

Effect of submicron ceramic waste powder on the standard consistency and setting properties of binary binders

The most pressing problem facing humanity today is waste, and finding a solution is a top priority. Use of waste is now seen Volume - 98 Read More ...

Effects of coconut fiber on mechanical properties of pervious concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregates

Pervious concrete is acknowledged as an environmentally friendly material due to its capacity to enable water passage and eff Volume - 98 Read More ...

Effect of pulverized ceramic waste powder as a partial cement replacement in cement paste and mortar application

The current global challenge of waste management necessitates the exploration of viable alternatives. At present, the utiliza Volume - 98 Read More ...

Investigation on synergistic effect of mineral admixtures and styrene acrylic ester-based polymer on mechanical and transport properties of repair composites

This study investigates the mechanical and transport properties of polymer-modified repair composites developed with Portland Volume - 98 Read More ...

Enhancing the quality of recycled aggregate by surface treatment techniques for sustainable construction

Due to the shortage of natural coarse aggregate, demolition of old concrete deposits are incorporated into structural concret Volume - 98 Read More ...

Robustness of boltzmann-profile models for the inverse estimation of drying diffusivities of mortar and concrete

This study utilises moisture distribution profiles harvested from literature and gravimetric observations made in the laborat Volume - 98 Read More ...

Shear strength and toughness of fly ash based geopolymer concrete with ambient curing

Geopolymer concrete prepared using fly ash is a unique environment friendly construction material. It is essential to know th Volume - 98 Read More ...

Numerical study of CFST, CFFT and CFDTS short columns using ABAQUS

Concrete filled steel tube (CFST) columns are commonly used in bridges and buildings because of their high strength, high ene Volume - 98 Read More ...

Compressive strength and drying shrinkage of concrete containing fine recycled concrete aggregates

The experimental research examines the production of laboratory concrete by replacing natural fine aggregates with recycled f Volume - 98 Read More ...

Justification of strong column weak beam theory by evaluation of ductility of column and beam sections using first principles

Ductility plays an important role in aseismic design of structures. Reinforced concrete sections can be made ductile in flexu Volume - 98 Read More ...

Material development and construction of lightweight geopolymer concrete canoe

This study focuses on the development of a sustainable lightweight geopolymer concrete (LGPC) canoe, with the goal of reducin Volume - 98 Read More ...

Development and performance assessment of quaternary blended concrete reinforced with multi walled carbon nano tubes

In the present study, quaternary blended concrete developed by replacing cement partially with the industrial waste such as v Volume - 98 Read More ...

Comparison of multi criterion decision making approaches (MCDM) on produced fly ash based pelletized geopolymer coarse aggregates integrated with iron ore tailings

This research paper explores the implementation of multicriteria decision-making approaches (MCDM) in the produced fly ash (F Volume - 97 Read More ...

The behavior of rc concrete specimen wrapped by ferrocement composites

Strengthening present structures has become an important segment of the construction industry due to various considerations s Volume - 97 Read More ...

Feasibility of using egg shell powder as supplementary cementitious material in self compacting concrete

In the present study on SCC, 30 % of cement content of SCC is replaced with fly ash and 15 % with micro sized CaCO3 Volume - 97 Read More ...

Microstructural analysis of recycled aggregate concrete subjected to sustained elevated temperature

In recent years, most of the countries are promoting regulations on waste minimisation, recycling and reuse, due to its envir Volume - 97 Read More ...

Development of sustainable prestressed concrete sleepers using mineral admixtures: An experimental and numerical investigation

The railway track structures rely on sleepers to fulfil an important role of bearing the loads exerted on the rails, subseque Volume - 97 Read More ...

Implication of high-volume mineral admixture on mechanical properties and microstructure at steel-concrete interface

The existence of a non- homogeneous unique zone in concrete along the periphery of steel surface is being referred as steelco Volume - 97 Read More ...

Efficacy of fly ash and slag in controlling the heat of hydration, strength, and durability of mass concrete

In this paper, the effectiveness of fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) in controlling the heat of h Volume - 97 Read More ...

Study on behavior of tension zone concrete in beams using shredded rubber

In reinforced simply supported concrete beam neutral axis separates two zones namely the tension zone and compression zone. C Volume - 97 Read More ...

Structural response to blast loads with varying stand-off distances

The present study aims to assess the impact of a blast on a five-story reinforced concrete (RC) frame structure through compu Volume - 97 Read More ...

Methods for characterization of aggregate pore structure for concrete durability

Pore structure of concrete aggregate has always been overlooked in the context of concrete durability, especially for concret Volume - 97 Read More ...

Effect of thermomechanically beneficiated recycled concrete aggregates on the mechanical and durability characteristics of concrete

This paper describes the potential of using thermomechanicallybeneficiated recycled aggregates to replace pristine (natural) Volume - 97 Read More ...

Alkali silica reactivity of cements with manufactured sands obtained through recycling

Alkali silica reactivity (ASR) is considered as one of the greatest jeopardy to the durability of concrete structures. ASR po Volume - 97 Read More ...

Experimental investigation using non biodegradable PET as a partial replacement of sand in concrete

Tremendous collection of single use plastic in the form of non-biodegradable solid waste is a major global issue. Plastic end Volume - 97 Read More ...

Flexure design of high strength concrete slender shear walls using the limit state design philosophy for reinforced concrete sections as per IRC: 112 (2020)

IS:456 (2000) provides design methodology for structural concrete up to M60 grade, design parameters for higher grades of con Volume - 97 Read More ...

Versatile concrete with limestone calcined clay cement

Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) is a mixture of clinker, calcined clay, limestone powder, and gypsum. The special blend Volume - 97 Read More ...

Development and application of environmentally friendly concrete in Japan - energy·CO2 minimum (ECM) concrete

Energy·CO2 Minimum (ECM) concrete, one of Japan’s leading environmentally friendly concrete products, achieves Volume - 97 Read More ...

Impact of addition of fly ash (as sand replacement) and polypropylene fibers on shrinkage and thermal characteristics of foam concrete

Foam concrete (FC) has recently received a lot of attention owing to its excellent properties such as high workability, low d Volume - 97 Read More ...

A comparative study of life cycle embodied energy of precast vs cast-in-place concreting in the Indian context

Buildings consume energy in their life cycle right from construction to demolition. Calculating the embodied energy provides Volume - 97 Read More ...

Strength and impact behavior of paving concrete incorporating discarded coconut coir fibers

With the aim to explore the potential contributions of discarded coconut fibers (DCF) as reinforcement in concrete the harden Volume - 97 Read More ...

Computational modelling of early-age temperature development in large concrete elements constructed in horizontal layers and exposed to solar radiation

This paper presents a finite-difference computational approach to modelling the early-age temperature development in a layer Volume - 97 Read More ...

Experimental study on mechanical and durability properties of steel, glass and hybrid fiber (steel and glass) based geopolymer concrete

After water, concrete is the resource with the second highest available commodity on the whole planet. There is still widespr Volume - 97 Read More ...

Comparison of stripping-times of formwork for reinforced cement concrete structures in selected codes of practices

Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) is one of the most widely used composite construction materials worldwide for constructing s Volume - 97 Read More ...

Assessment of acid and chloride resistance of ferrochrome slag based geopolymer concrete

In order to find sustainable alternative to the conventional concrete, several researchers have explored addition of differen Volume - 97 Read More ...

Development of structural forms using textile reinforced concrete

Textile reinforced concrete (TRC) is a composite material consisting of fabric reinforcement embedded in fine-grained concret Volume - 97 Read More ...

Building typologies and seismic vulnerability attributes: A study on important buildings in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh

Most parts of the Indian Himalayan region are susceptible to severe earthquake shaking. Non-engineered construction practices Volume - 97 Read More ...

Seismic performance of RC tall buildings with transfer beam located in seismic zone II

Transfer elements are gaining popularity in tall buildings to support discontinuous vertical elements, such as columns or str Volume - 97 Read More ...

Structural characteristics of reinforced concrete beams made of waste materials from ferrochrome industry

The waste materials of various metal industries are well established as raw materials of concrete. But the ferrochrome indust Volume - 97 Read More ...

Performance of concrete made using sintered flyash lightweight aggregate-a review

Current work summarizes research done on potential of sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate based concrete and its suitabili Volume - 97 Read More ...

Modifications proposed in IS: 13920 (2016) regarding shear wall design following the limit state design philosophy of national and international standards

In shear walls, the vertical reinforcements being generally uniformly distributed over the section are represented by a conti Volume - 97 Read More ...

Fragility assessment of non-ductile RC frames subjected to pounding

Out-of-phase vibrations of series configured structural systems subjected to ground shaking scenarios lead to collisions betw Volume - 97 Read More ...

Experimental study on performance of concrete with surface treated C&D waste aggregate

In this experimental study, main focus is improvement of construction and demolished (C&D) waste aggregate performance an Volume - 97 Read More ...

Measurement of durability properties of unitary and binary mortars containing supplementary cementitious materials

Sulfate attack is a deteriorating phenomenon in concrete and is responsible for strength reduction, development of cracks, an Volume - 97 Read More ...

Circular concrete: Prospects and possibilities of CO2 mineralization process for sustainable concrete systems

We are faced with an era where availability of raw materials for construction is discussed as an under threat point and possi Volume - 97 Read More ...

Development of interaction surfaces for RCC columns subjected to axial load and biaxial bending reinforced with Fe550 steel

RCC elements subjected to axial load and biaxial bending generally come across in design practice; a corner column in an RCC- Volume - 97 Read More ...

Steel fiber based concrete in its fresh state-a comprehensive study of workability of the concrete

The workability of concrete is a complex phenomenon that is equally difficult to measure. Extensive workability tests perform Volume - 97 Read More ...

Experimental and numerical study on concrete cylinders for finding optimum percentage of crimped steel fibers with different aspect ratios

Different types of fibers are added to concrete to control cracking due to shrinkage. The parameters affecting the behavior o Volume - 97 Read More ...

Bending mechanical properties of fiber grid reinforced cement concrete pavement

In order to study the influence of fiber grid type, fiber grid surface treatment and maximum grain size of coarse aggregate o Volume - 97 Read More ...

Design aids for reinforced concrete circular columns with high strength steel

Circular reinforced concrete columns provide good aesthetics. Circular columns will have same moments of inertia about any di Volume - 97 Read More ...

Study on sintered fly ash aggregate (SFA) properties in comparison to IS: 9142-2 (2018) and its durability

As there is ever increasing demand of coarse aggregate for construction of concrete based infrastructure in India, the Indian Volume - 97 Read More ...

Performance assessment of steel slag aggregates as partial replacement of river sand in concrete

In order to bring sustainability in construction, nowadays, many industrial solid wastes are used as a partial replacement fo Volume - 97 Read More ...

High dynamic range images and support vector machine algorithm for damage identification on concrete structures

The present work proposes to adopt and investigate the applicability of high dynamic range (HDR) images for the identificatio Volume - 97 Read More ...

High-temperature curing application for concrete comprising fly ash and GGBS

Fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) are two promising supplementary cementitious materials (SCM Volume - 97 Read More ...

Relationship between flexural and compressive strength of fly ash based geopolymer concrete with ambient curing

Fly ash based geopolymer concrete (GPC) requires the temperature curing thus it is limited to precast constructions only. The Volume - 97 Read More ...

Multi-response optimization of mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete developed using fly ash and Alccofine 1203

This paper presents the multi-response optimization of various parameters influencing the mechanical properties of geopolymer Volume - 97 Read More ...

The vitality of temperature control in grout-mix along with control of bleeding

Cementitious grout refers to a predetermined proportion of cement and water used to fill narrow spaces in a variety of constr Volume - 97 Read More ...

Performance of cement composite with GGBS and alccofine as partial replacement

The basic objective of any cement composite is to achieve high strength and improve durability to withstand a longer life spa Volume - 97 Read More ...

Study on post curing properties of concrete using nanosilica as admixture

Concrete is the core material of construction that has industrially made of calcareous mixture-cement as one of its core comp Volume - 97 Read More ...

Evaluation of the chloride diffusion coefficient in blended concrete and service life prediction of RC structures

Chloride diffusion coefficient is determined in control concrete and with partial replacement of cement by fly ash, silica fu Volume - 97 Read More ...

Impact of recycled waste plastic granules in cement concrete as partial replacements for M sand

An experimental exploration was done to study the impact of recycled plastic waste granules as partial substitute for fine ag Volume - 97 Read More ...

Construction delays in India: A review of shifting focus, mitigation, methodologies, and research gap

The demand for construction is increasing with the rise in population. It is necessary to check the construction performance Volume - 97 Read More ...

Grouting materials and practices for century-long corrosion protection of post-tensioned concrete bridges

Typically, the post-tensioned (PTd) concrete bridges have an anticipated design life or corrosion-free service life of 100+ y Volume - 97 Read More ...

Development of sustainable microbial coalesce bio-cement mortar blended with powdered seashells

The 3 R’s of reduce, reuse and recycle applicable to civil construction works are warranted. Integration of waste managemen Volume - 97 Read More ...

Studies on the effect of a tree pod based natural plasticizer on durability behavior of concrete

This paper describes the results of a comparative study between concrete mixes containing natural plasticizer (NP) and chemic Volume - 97 Read More ...

Elastic modulus of equivalent block layer in concrete block pavement using finite element analysis

Concrete block pavement (CBP) consists of concrete blocks of brick-sized units connected together with jointing sand and plac Volume - 97 Read More ...

Enhancement of mechanical and durability behavior of recycled aggregate concrete by accelerated carbonation and incorporation of colloidal nano-silica

Annually a significant volume of concrete is produced around the world as a result of the destruction of older buildings for Volume - 97 Read More ...

Fresh-state behavior of paving concrete reinforced with discarded coconut coir fibres

The present study deals with the fresh state behavior of paving concrete containing discarded coconut coir fibres (DCF). Owin Volume - 96 Read More ...

Economy in construction with realistic uniformly distributed imposed loads

A structural designer requires realistic design loads for safe and economical design of buildings. Recent study of Indian loa Volume - 96 Read More ...

Experimental investigation on durability of concrete incorporating ground granulated blast furnace slag blends

This paper reports on a clever inquiry regarding endeavors to make building bricks utilizing mechanical by-products and there Volume - 96 Read More ...

Study of shear failure in concrete filled un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride (UPVC) tubular columns

In this paper, an effort is made to understand the shear mode of failure of concrete filled un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride Volume - 96 Read More ...

Properties of controlled low-strength materials developed through common effluent treatment plant sludge

The proper disposal of the wastes generated from the industries is a severe concern in India. The byproducts from industrial Volume - 96 Read More ...

Experimental investigation on durability properties of ramie fibers and hooked-end steel fibers reinforced high strength concrete incorporating silica fume and metakaolin

The durability properties of hybrid fiber-reinforced high-strength concrete (HFRHSC) were examined in this research. Ramie fi Volume - 96 Read More ...

Review of structural systems for tall buildings

The effects of lateral loads on tall buildings are pretty significant. Therefore the influence of these actions must be co Volume - 96 Read More ...

Late age mechanical strengths and hydration of ultra high performance concrete blended with metakaolin and high volume limestone

In this study, late age re-hydration for metakaolin (MK) added ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) with water curing from Volume - 96 Read More ...

Fresh and hardened properties of geopolymer concrete: A review

Conservation of natural resources, and reduction in environmental pollution can be achieved by utilizing industrial waste for Volume - 96 Read More ...

Non-destructive evaluation of iron slag concrete containing recycled concrete aggregates

The study investigates the potential of iron slag (IS) and recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) used as replacement of natural Volume - 96 Read More ...

Structural retrofitting of rcc urea silo hangers by using innovative design and execution strategies

The article discusses a case study of strengthening of bulk urea silo for a leading fertilizer manufacturing company in India Volume - 96 Read More ...

Modifications suggested in IS: 456 (2000) with respect to maximum under-reinforced section with minimum tension reinforcement in beams

As per prescriptive method of design specified by our standards designers have the option of designing a reinforced concrete Volume - 96 Read More ...

Shear strength of ternary blended ferrocement plates reinforced with welded wire mesh

The shear study of reinforced ternary blended ferrocement was investigated by conducting flexural tests on simply supported r Volume - 96 Read More ...

Structural response of RC columns exposed to high temperatures

Concrete usually performs well in building fires. Concrete members undergo significant distress and retain no useful structur Volume - 96 Read More ...

Application of packaged dry concrete mixture for construction in remote areas

Construction of infrastructure facilities requiring mass concrete such as transmission lines towers’ foundations, pedestals Volume - 96 Read More ...

Interaction diagrams for rectangular columns with high strengthconcrete

High strength concrete (grades higher than M55) results in smaller sizes of columns leading to the availability of higher flo Volume - 96 Read More ...

Experimental investigations on the properties of concrete containing pre-soaked recycled fine aggregate

Recycled fine aggregate (RFA) becomes very significant and promising alternative materials for natural fine aggregate (river Volume - 96 Read More ...

Cement-superplasticizer compatibility and flow properties of binder paste and mortar using marsh cone and flow table method

Flow behavior of the binder paste renders a fair idea about the properties of high-performance concrete, especially, in the f Volume - 96 Read More ...

Flexural capacity of reactive powder concrete

Reactive powder concrete (RPC) is classified under ultra high performance concrete (UHPC) vowing to its dense and uniform mic Volume - 96 Read More ...

Prediction of failure for a slender reinforced concrete column using reliability analysis

Reliability analysis for rectangular reinforced concrete columns has been evaluated with varying live loads. The deterministi Volume - 96 Read More ...

Assessment of buildings with SSI and without SSI

This study considers low (5-storey), medium (10-storey), and high-rise (20-storey) buildings on hard, medium, and soft soils Volume - 96 Read More ...

Concrete as an artificial rock: Mineralogy of aggregates revisited

Concrete is a conglomerate of aggregates encapsulated in a continuous matrix of binder phase. Concrete is comprised of agg Volume - 96 Read More ...

Study on the influence of volcanic ash modification on alkaline Portland cement

This paper used volcanic ash as the chief modifier to improve Portland cement. The effect of raw material proportioning on co Volume - 96 Read More ...

Influence of mortar composition on flexural and impact performance of ferrocement panels for usage in secondary roofing

In tropical countries, maximum heat gain in buildings is through roof slab, which necessitates the provision of insulation to Volume - 96 Read More ...

Assessment of mechanical properties of concrete with hybrid fiber reinforcement in low volume fraction

Concrete is made of chemically active material - cement and volume rigid inclusions - aggregates. Behavior of concrete is exp Volume - 96 Read More ...

Utilization of air-cooled blast furnace slag as a 100 % replacement of river sand in mortar and concrete

The steel industries generate millions of tons of slag as byproduct during their production stages. This slag is classified a Volume - 96 Read More ...

Flexural behavior of FA/GGBFS based reinforced geopolymer concrete beams

Geopolymers are innovative and eco-friendly construction materials that are produced by the activation of aluminosilicates wi Volume - 96 Read More ...

The behavior of different RCC joints under various loading conditions: A review

For the analysis of reinforced concrete frames, beams-column joints are generally assumed as rigid. In practice much attentio Volume - 96 Read More ...

Load transfer mechanism for jointed plain concrete pavements: A review

Sustainable and efficient transportation infrastructure is the main requirement of developing countries like India. Road cons Volume - 96 Read More ...

Design and detailing of shear studs in composite beams: A critical review

The advantages of concrete, which is strong in compression, and steel, which is better to resist tensile forces, are better u Volume - 96 Read More ...

Shear performance of concrete beams of low shear spans reinforced with high-strength steel

This paper presents an experimental investigation on the shear behavior of concrete beams of low shear span-to-depth ratios w Volume - 96 Read More ...

Technological aspects of strength and durability formation of semi-dry pressed concrete

Technological aspects of formation of strength and durability of semi-dry pressed concrete are considered. The main factor th Volume - 96 Read More ...

Strength, durability and microstructural properties of geopolymer concrete: A review

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Fire hazard in tunnels: review, assessment, and mitigation strategies

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Powder packing optimization for clinker reduction in concrete

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Critical review on various aspects of geopolymer concrete

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Analysis of the geometrical properties of fine recycled aggregates using digital image processing technique

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Experimental investigation on fresh and hardened properties of geopolymer concrete blended with recycled concrete aggregate

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Deflection control of one-way reinforced recycled aggregate concrete members

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Recycled concrete aggregates in new concrete – full scale demonstration in Navi Mumbai

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Green concrete with high quality recycled concrete aggregate for precast elements: mechanical properties at early ages

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Investigations on fresh and hardened state properties of selfcompacting composite cement concrete

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Optimization and modeling of porous concrete made of ceramic waste, silica fume, and fly ash

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Chloride ingression and capillary water absorption of coal bottom ash based concrete

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High strain rate characterization of concrete using split Hopkinson pressure bar

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Development of empirical equations for prediction of flexural and split tensile strengths for normal and high strength concrete with granite and calc-granulite aggregate

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Simplified modelling approach for predicting lateral load behavior of GFRG walls

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Shear strength and rationality of strut-and-tie method for design of deep beams

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Studies on fresh properties of limestone calcined clay cement concrete

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Drying shrinkage of concrete with blended cementitious binders: experimental study and application of models

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Adjustment of RILEM B4 model parameters for better prediction of the shrinkage response of blended cement concrete

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Measuring workability of concrete- slump test vs rheometers

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A case for the use of rectangular stress block in the revision of IS: 456 (2000)

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Seismic evaluation of RC frame designed with effective and gross section using FBD and DDBD approach

Seismic performance evaluation of RC frame designed based on stiffness of effective section as per IS:1893-2016 and gross Volume - 95 Read More ...

A simple methodology for prediction of concrete pumping through field-based study

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Determination of the complete stress-strain response of concrete under uniaxial compression

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Seismic performance evaluation of framed RC building with and without ductile detailing

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Seismic safety of 4 storey reinforced concrete open ground storey structure

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Natural vibration period of buildings located at soft soil sites in Patna

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Evaluation of seismic resilience of a building with and without URM infill walls

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Constructability and Detailing of RC Coupling Beams

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Dynamic characteristics and seismic behavior of plan irregular buildings

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Development of natural based foaming agent for the potential use in foam concrete

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An experimental investigation on the mechanical properties of glass fibre reinforced geopolymer concrete

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An experimental study on bio-composites by the methods of bacterial immersion and injection

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Studies on P-M interaction curves for uniaxial bending of high strength concrete rectangular sections

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Bimodular damage-elastoplasticity constitutive model for concrete

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Sintered fly ash lightweight aggregate - its properties and performance in structural concrete

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Novel textile-reinforced concrete-cold form steel cavity wall panel system for fast track construction

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Fracture studies on fiber-reinforced rubcrete

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Performance of polymer-modified fiber-reinforced high strength concrete

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Strengthening of bridge-deck overhangs for sound wall addition using NSM FRP composites

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Feasibility of using recycled concrete aggregates to produce ultra high performance concrete: A preliminary study

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Effect of aggregate grading on the fresh and mechanical performance of recycled aggregate self-compacting concrete

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An experimental study in developing self-compacting concrete as per IS: 10262 (2019) by utilising the marginal materials as fines

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Sustainability assessment of M25 grade recycled aggregate concrete

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Hydrophobic treatment for control of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures

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Optimal dosage of Fe2O3 nanoparticles to enhance chloride resistance and microstructural properties of concrete - A comprehensive study

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Performance of organic and inorganic functional groups as corrosion inhibitors in concrete experiencing extreme corrosive environment

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Corrosion inhibiting admixture for corrosion prevention in small scale reinforced concrete structures

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Mechanical and electrochemical aspects of microalloyed steel

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Cathodic protection of steel reinforcement: Past experience, performance and future opportunities

Impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP), following on from its early success in buried pipelines and submerged structure Volume - 95 Read More ...

Some options to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint

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What could be the future of ready-mix concrete? Some prospective views

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Use of bottom ash additions in the production of concrete with recycled aggregates

This paper provides a literature review on the use of bottom ashes in the production of concrete with recycled aggregates. Volume - 95 Read More ...

Current challenges and future of chemical admixtures

Since the last few decades, chemical admixtures have become an integral part of cement concrete produced at concrete batch Volume - 95 Read More ...

A proactive time to first repair for coastal RC bridge with prescriptive durability provisions

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Architecture and socio-cultural sustainability

Architecture is both art and science; it is physical yet intangible; it is the buildings we build and it is also the assim Volume - 95 Read More ...

Retrofitting of reinforced concrete box culvert using fiber reinforced polymer composites - a numerical investigation

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Development of various characteristics and fracture mechanism of high strength concrete at optimum content of supplementary cementing materials and steel fibers polymer tendons

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Experimental study on creep and shrinkage behavior of high strength concrete for application in high rise buildings

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Conceiving of extradosed bridges

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Flexural behavior of reinforced cement concrete beams made with air-cooled ferrochrome slag coarse aggregate

This paper manifests on the potential use of air-cooled ferrochrome slag (ACFS) as a coarse aggregate of structural concrete. Volume - 95 Read More ...

Prefabricated fiber reinforced polymer composite stay-in-place structural formwork for bridge decks

Bridge decks require substantial maintenance due to deterioration and degradation resulting from cyclic loading induced damag Volume - 95 Read More ...

Design approach for concrete beams prestressed with high-strength basalt fiber-reinforced polymer tendons

Use of basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) rebars has lately been introduced as an effective means for replacement of t Volume - 95 Read More ...

Concrete slab replacement of expressway road bridge in Japan

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Experimental and analytical studies on concrete-filled triaxially-braided hybrid FRP structures under static loading

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Finite element studies on the flexure-shear behavior of steel and hybrid fiber reinforced prestressed concrete beams

The flexure-shear behavior of steel and hybrid fiber reinforced prestressed concrete beams are studied in three-dimensiona Volume - 95 Read More ...

Effect of aspect ratio on response reduction factor of RC framed structures with semi-interlocked masonry and unreinforced masonry infill

In building construction, reinforced concrete (RC) Frame structures are frequently used due to ease of construction and ra Volume - 94 Read More ...

Flexural behavior of reinforced high performance self-compacting alkali activated slag concrete beams

The present manuscript discusses the results of a series of tests conducted to study, in detail, the performance of reinforce Volume - 94 Read More ...

Mechanical properties of hybrid fiber reinforced concrete with steel and polypropylene fibers

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Challenges - sustainability and solutions for constituent materials of structural concrete

There is growing realisation worldwide that our planet earth is being threatened by malefic twins of uncontrolled use of natu Volume - 94 Read More ...

Self-compacting concrete containing ground granulated blast furnace slag: A review

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Utilization of copper metallurgical waste for alkali activated binder synthesis

This paper focuses on the synthesis of alkali-activated binder using copper slag as aluminosilicate source and evaluates the Volume - 94 Read More ...

Statistical nature of concrete – Part 1, constituent materials

Conforming only to materials’ specifications is often inadequate while dealing with concrete quality on large projects. The Volume - 94 Read More ...

Corrosion measurements in concrete structures and interpretation of data

The measurement of the corrosion demands certain specialization as the best techniques are of electrochemical nature. The mos Volume - 94 Read More ...

The corrosion behavior of rebar in metakaolin and red mud blended concrete exposed to chloride and sulfate solutions

The effect of chloride (NaCl), sulfate (MgSO4), and combined chloride plus sulfate on rebar corrosion in blended c Volume - 94 Read More ...

Corrosion inhibitor for preventing carbonation induced rebar corrosion

The adverse weather conditions, particularly the raised CO2 level in air leads to reduction in service life of rei Volume - 94 Read More ...

Performance evaluation of organic bipolar corrosion inhibiting admixture

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Enhancing service life of prestressed concrete structures by using fly ash and corrosion inhibitors

Seven-wire strands in pretensioned concrete (PTC) structures can undergo chloride-induced localized corrosion. The corrosion Volume - 94 Read More ...

Service life of reinforced concrete (RC) systems with cement-polymer-composite (CPC) coated steel rebars

Cement-Polymer-Composite (CPC) coating is used to coat steel rebars in anticipation of delaying the initiation of corrosion i Volume - 94 Read More ...

Performance of galvanized steel rebars in concrete

In this experimental investigation, the performance of galvanized steel rebars was assessed for its use in construction. The Volume - 94 Read More ...

Corrosion-induced cracks in concrete exposed to 1D and 2D chloride ingress

In this paper, 12 steel reinforced concrete specimens made of fly ash and slag concrete are exposed to 1-directional (1D) and Volume - 94 Read More ...

Hybrid anodes for accelerated cathodic protection of corroding concrete structures

Patch repairs can lead to the formation of incipient anodes in the zones adjacent to a repaired area. Presently, in India, ca Volume - 94 Read More ...

In-situ ?-anchor for fiber-reinforced polymer U-wraps used for strengthening shear deficient reinforced concrete beams

An in-situ carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) ?-anchor is developed for CFRP U-wraps used to strengthen reinforced con Volume - 94 Read More ...

Flexural strengthening of an existing multi-storey structure using high tensile GFRP composite reinforcement by near-surface mounted (NSM) technique

Strengthening of structures considerably prolongs the functional service life by restoring strength of damaged structures. Volume - 94 Read More ...

Seismic resistant behavior of exterior beam-column joint with fiber hybridization

The combined diagonal compression and tension allows the formation of cracks in the beam column joint region. The poor ten Volume - 94 Read More ...

Resilient sacrificial protection system for concrete slab under blast loading

Resilient structures with the use of advanced engineered materials are the need of near future particularly under extreme loa Volume - 94 Read More ...

Numerical analysis of reinforced ECC portal frames

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Development of hierarchically engineered cementitious composites through nano-/micro-scale investigations for disaster resilient concrete structures

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Concrete 3D printing – progress worldwide and in India

This paper provides a review of the development of digital fabrication methods in the construction industry and academia, Volume - 94 Read More ...

Factors affecting productivity and functionality of precast concrete building construction

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Self sensing concrete for smart infrastructure

Along with the research advancement in the field of nanotechnology, the sensor used in construction industry has also beco Volume - 94 Read More ...

An Innovation Process Model for Technology Development and Adoption in Construction

Technology development and adoption in the construction sector are slow. The traditional approach to product development h Volume - 94 Read More ...

Consideration of corner/edge HSC column-NSC slab joint strength in design

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Morphological characteristics of roller-compacted concrete mixes containing reclaimed asphalt pavement aggregates

In this paper, the morphological characteristics of rollercompacted concrete (RCC) mixes containing reclaimed asphalt pave Volume - 94 Read More ...

A study on defect monitoring of concrete with machine learning of the Impact-Echo spectrogram

Defect estimation of concrete structures by machine learning of spectrogram images of impact echo sound has been shown to Volume - 94 Read More ...

Sustainable and durable - with recycled concrete aggregate?

The responsible sourcing of materials and the potential to reduce waste and increase sustainability is an increasingly import Volume - 94 Read More ...

Policies and business strategies for C&D waste management in India

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Performances and applications of recycled aggregate concrete components in Chinese Mainland

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Detailed assessment of the technical properties of recycled aggregates from mixed C&D waste

An extensive assessment of the product quality has been conducted at Shastri Park C&D waste recycling plant in Delhi. Volume - 94 Read More ...

A study on the use of construction and demolition waste as coarse aggregate in self-compacting concrete for sustainability

In this experimental study, a simple unique mixture proportioning method starting with volume of paste was successfully ad Volume - 94 Read More ...

Mechanical properties and permeability of pervious concrete made with recycled concrete aggregates

The mix proportion of the pervious concrete is designed based on that the ratio of water-cement is 0.3 and the ratio of sa Volume - 94 Read More ...

Study on the nano-hardness of the interfacial transition zone of recycled concrete with graphene oxide

The nano-hardness of the interfacial transition zones of recycled concrete with graphene oxide were studied by using nanoi Volume - 94 Read More ...

DeConcrete: Eco-efficient arctic technologies for construction and demolition practices

Increasing the reuse potential of construction and demolition waste (CDW) in building industries is one of the main focus Volume - 94 Read More ...

Sustainability of magnadense in civil engineering

Swedish magnetite, mined within the arctic circle, is predominantly utilised in Steelmaking. However, due to its naturally Volume - 94 Read More ...

Brief overview on 3D construction printing

Since about 1994, the construction sector generally faces an increasing productivity gap when compared with other classic man Volume - 94 Read More ...

Can we formulate a geopolymer or an alkaliactived binder as a Portland cement?

Geopolymers and more generally alkali-activated binders represent possible alternatives to classical Portland cements. The Volume - 94 Read More ...

Case study on field trials of developed geopolymer (slag and fly ash based) precast concrete paver blocks

The advancements in material sciences have led to development of altogether alternative binding material to concrete in fo Volume - 94 Read More ...

Efficient production of alkali-activated geopolymers using low-calcium fly ash

An experimental investigation of fly ash activated with sodium based alkali-silicate activating solutions is presented. As Volume - 94 Read More ...

Geopolymeric materials in infrastructure development: A way forward

Geopolymer material has emerged as a potential substitute for the ordinary Portland cement and research on this material h Volume - 94 Read More ...

Utilization of ferrochrome ash as a source material for production of geopolymer concrete for a cleaner sustainable environment

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Bond strength characteristics of fly ash admixed self-compacting alkali activated concrete mixes

Bonding in any type of concrete plays a crucial role in the performance of reinforced concrete structures, which are profo Volume - 94 Read More ...

Experimental study on behavior of geopolymer structural masonry

Burnt clay bricks and concrete blocks are very popular traditional units used in structural masonry. Both are energy-inten Volume - 94 Read More ...

Behavior of Engineered Cementitious Composite Structural Elements – A Review

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Effect of Fiber Content on the ECC Bridging Stress-crack Opening Behavior and Flexural Strain Hardening Properties

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Optimization of Low-Cost Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Fiber Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) for Practical Applications

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Experimental Behaviour of Hybrid Fiber Reinforced Engineered Cementitious Composites for Concrete Pads Supporting Joint Strike Fighter F35-B

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Correlation of Dynamic and Static Modulus of Elasticity of UHPC

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Performance Characteristics of ECC using Micro Fibers in Hybridization

The present research emphasizes on the performance characteristics of ECC by hybridization of micro fibers. Seven mixes al Volume - 94 Read More ...

Performance of High-Strength Concrete as Jacket Material in Strengthening Applications

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Design of Reinforced Concrete Drilled Shafts in Poor Soils : Case Studies

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Investigation on Shear Performance of Steel Fiber Based High Strength Concrete Beams : A Review

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Behaviour of Geopolymer Concrete in Ambient Curing Using Industrial Wastes

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Effect of Temperature on High Strength Fly Ash Concrete

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Utilization of Concrete Panels with Reinforced from Bamboo Petung Indonesia for Irrigation Water Gate

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Comparison of Gradual and Sudden Cooling on Fly Ash Concrete on Exposure to Elevated Temperatures

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Experimental Study on Stress Strain Behavior of Normal and High Strength Unconfined Concrete

Stress-strain parameters of concrete is essentially required during the design phases of structural members. With the evoluti Volume 94 Read More ...

Study on Fracture Behavior of High Strength Concrete Including Effect of Steel Fibre

With increase in use of High Strength Concrete (HSC) and its known brittle behavior it is very important to understand the fr Volume 94 Read More ...

Development of IS:456 Shear Design Provisions-I: Members without Shear Reinforcement

One-way shear design provisions of Indian Standard IS:456-2000 were first introduced in its 1978 version. The empirical desig Volume 94 Read More ...

Development of IS:456 Shear Design Provisions-II: Members with Shear Reinforcement

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Effect of Recycled Aggregate on Shear Behavior of Steel Fiber Reinforced Self Compacting Concrete

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Effect of Synthetic Fibres on Compressive Strength of Concrete

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Point of View : A Need to Revise Minimum Tensile Steel Area Provision for RC Beams given in Clause 26.5.1.1 of IS 456:2000 (Plain and RC Code of Practice)

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Point of View : Lessons Learnt from the Collapse of Footbridge in Miami, USA

On March 15, 2018, a prestressed concrete truss footbridge in Miami, Florida, USA collapsed during construction. This bridge Volume 94 Read More ...

Economical and Rational Design of ‘One-Way’ RC Beam-Slab Systems

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Effect of Reinforcement Orientation on Ultimate Flexural Capacity of Solid and Biaxial Voided RC Slabs

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Influence of Stirrup Leg Spacing across Beam Width on Shear Strength of Wide Beams

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Flexural Behaviour of RC Beams Retrofitted with GFRP: An Experimental Approach

Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) has been recognized as an efficient retrofit material for structures worldwide. The present st Volume 94 Read More ...

A Case Study on the Design of Fastening of External Prestressing Anchorage

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Evaluation of Vibration-Based Damage Detection Techniques for RC Beams

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Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Disturbance Indicators to Evaluate the Sustainability of Concrete Mix Designs

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Calcium Sulfoaluminate-Belite Cements: Opportunities and Challenges

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Introduction of a Calcined Clay-Limestone based Cement in Concrete Manufacture in Latin America

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Field and Laboratory Experience on the Efficient and Durable Mixture Design of Concretes using Limestone Calcined Clay Cement

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Field Applications of Low Shrinkage Engineered Cementitious Composites (LSECC) in China

The studies and applications of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) in China have never been stopped ever since it wa Volume 94 Read More ...

Point of View : Construction and Demolition Waste Recycling in Europe: Long-Term Trends and Challenges Ahead

Urban areas are critical for resource efficiency and circular construction. With half of all extracted materials and energ Volume 94 Read More ...

Point of View : Circular Economy

The climate and biodiversity topics are currently at the forefront of the international sustainability agenda and the 17 U Volume - 94 Read More ...

New Trends in Eco-Efficient and Recycled Concrete

2020 marks the first anniversary of the publication of the book “New Trends in Eco-Efficient and Recycled Concrete”. I Volume - 94 Read More ...

Aluminium Metal Reinforced Concrete – An Environmentally Friendly System with Infinite Service Life

Aluminium cannot be used to reinforce regular concrete since the high pH will attack the metal and evolve hydrogen gas. Ho Volume - 94 Read More ...

Improving the Fatigue Performance of Concrete Containing Recycled Concrete Aggregates using Blended Cements

The paper examines the potential of Metakaolin (MK) and Silica Fume (SF) blended with Portland Cement (PC) and Fly Ash (FA Volume - 94 Read More ...

Development and the Performance Evaluation of Concretes by using Recycled Aggregate

The prodigious demand for aggregates in the construction industry leads paucity of natural aggregates, which commands to l Volume - 94 Read More ...

Performance Evaluation of Concretes by using Recycled Aggregate

In the present study, concrete is made with replacing sand by recycled fine aggregate in different water cement ratios (0. Volume - 94 Read More ...

Effect of Mixing Process on the Performance of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

As recycled aggregate has a high water absorption rate, the traditional mixing process (TMP) is likely to create an area w Volume - 94 Read More ...

Vade Mecum : Concrete’s Future – From Prognosis to Reality

Concrete is globally available and the material of choice for the majority of buildings and infrastructure. It is relative Volume - 94 Read More ...

Effect of passive confinement provided from Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) cover on corrosion of steel reinforcement

This paper investigates the effect of passive confinement provided from ECC cover on corrosion of steel reinforcing bars. Volume 93 Read More ...

Development of Sustainable Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) with Ternary Industrial Solid Wastes and Cost-Effective PVA Fibres

Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC) with ductile strain-hardening and fine multiple cracking behaviors has been recogn Volume 93 Read More ...

Influence of Fibre Length on the Mechanical Behavior of Steel-PVA Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites at High Temperatures

Residual mechanical properties, after exposure to temperatures of up to 800ºC, of Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Strain-Hardenin Volume 93 Read More ...

Electrical Testing for the Assessment of Self-Healing and Self-Sensing Capability of Cementitious Composites

Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) is regarded as a multifunctional smart material due to its intrinsic autogenous s Volume 93 Read More ...

Sulfuric Acid Resistance of Strain Hardening Fibre Reinforced Geopolymer Composite

This paper reports on sulfuric acid resistance of a strainhardening fibre-reinforced geopolymer composite, named Engineer Volume 93 Read More ...

Stress-Strain Behaviour and Performance Evaluation of High Strength Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete (SFRSHC)

High strength concrete exhibits several desirable mechanical properties for structural application in seismic regions and Volume 93 Read More ...

Determination of dynamic modulus of elasticity of concrete

An experimental investigation was carried out to determine the dynamic modulus of elasticity of pozzolana Portland cement Volume 93 Read More ...

Seismic performance analysis of outrigger structural system with dampers

Growth in economy leads to development in cities at a much higher rate and tall buildings are a direct effect of this grow Volume 93 Read More ...

Design of Seismic Strengthening Technique for Soft-story RC Frames using Buckling-Restrained Braces

This study is focused on the seismic strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) frames with soft-stories using buck Volume 93 Read More ...

Assessment of Seismic Response Reduction Factor of RC Staging Elevated Water Tanks of Different Staging Height

Seismic design code for water retaining tanks IS 1893 (Part-II) 2014 indirectly consider the nonlinear behaviour of struct Volume 93 Read More ...

Shape Effect of Columns on Structural Response of Flat Slab Systems in Non-Tower Area

In modern cities due to the increase in vertical growth of structures, basement floors are mainly utilized for parking of Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of infill in Composite shear wall RCC Building on Fragility Curve

The present work aims to study the effect of masonry infill (MI) in reinforced concrete building with steel-concrete compo Volume 93 Read More ...

Point of View : Material Modelling of Concrete Structures Exposed to Elevated Temperature

The recent fire incidences in reinforced concrete (RC) structures in India warrant for the inclusion of actions of fire Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of Elevated Temperatures on Ferrochrome Ash Based Mortars

Due to boom in construction sector, large amount of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is being consumed. Cement production Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of Elevated Temperature on Quaternary Blended Bacterial self-Compacting Concrete (QBBSCC)

Concrete is a reliable construction material in resisting fire. But, when exposed to high temperature for longer duratio Volume 93 Read More ...

Experimental Exploration of Perlite Concrete under Elevated Temperatures

In past few decades, the world has witnessed the availability of several natural resources which are being wasted. Perlite Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of Precursor Combination and Elevated Temperatures on the Microstructure of Alkali-Activated Binder

Alkali-activated binders (AAB) are a new class of construction materials based on polymerization chemistry and are known Volume 93 Read More ...

Multi-Criteria Optimization of Fly Ash and Iron Ore tailing Based Concretes subjected to Elevated Temperatures

Due to the rapid increase in concrete utilization all over the world, there is increased consumption of Ordinary Portlan Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of Elevated Temperatures on High Strength Concrete- A Review

Fire poses a serious threat to the safety of concrete structures. The relative properties of concrete, after such an exp Volume 93 Read More ...

Background to the BSI provisions for RCA in concrete

The British Standards Concrete Committee wished to introduce provisions for recycled aggregates into its concrete standa Volume 93 Read More ...

Point of View : RECYBETON

Concrete is the most important construction material in terms of volume and turnover. Its success comes, among other rea 09 Read More ...

The effect of the quality of construction and demolition waste on recycled aggregates concrete properties

Most studies have paid attention to the analysis of concrete with recycled aggregates (RA) that come from one source onl 09 Read More ...

Use of recycled concrete aggregates – full scale demonstration

Several successful demonstration projects have been conducted in the past 20 years in order to verify the practical, tec 09 Read More ...

A review on the valorization of marble dust/solids or slurry: classification, current trends and potentials

One of the challenges of concrete technology is to minimize cement clinker, responsible for 8% of the manmade CO2emissio 09 Read More ...

Effects of SCMs and nano- and ultrafine-materials on mechanical properties and carbon footprint of recycled aggregate concretes

This paper presents the effects of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) (Fly ash, slag and silica fume) and emerg 09 Read More ...

Heat Curing as a Means of Post-processing Influence on 3D Printed Mortar Specimens in Powder-based 3D Printing

Inkjet (Powder-based) three-dimensional printing (3DP) shows significant promise in concrete construction applications. 09 Read More ...

Challenges and Prospects of Demolition Waste Recycling in India

Estimates of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste generation in India range between 150 to 716 million tonnes/yea 09 Read More ...

Numerical approach to evaluate elevated temperature behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete columns

A finite element (FE)-based numerical model is developed in ABAQUS®, to evaluate the response of steel fiber reinforced c Volume 93 Read More ...

Residual properties of basalt and polypropylene hybrid fibre reinforced concrete exposed to elevated temperatures

One of the important issues about concrete of-late is its behaviour during fire. The mechanical properties of concrete dec 93 Read More ...

Performance of steel fiber reinforced concrete columns exposed to high temperatures under different cooling conditions

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Performance evaluation of cement mortar compositions at elevated temperatures

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Improvement of fire resistance of reinforced concrete columns by using diamond tie configuration

As per the Indian codal guidelines, the ties in reinforced concrete columns are provided either as rectangular or circular 93 Read More ...

Petrographic investigation to assess condition of concrete exposed to fire

Petrographic examination technique is one of the well established methods for determining the depth of fire damage in rein 93 Read More ...

Residual strength and microstructural identification of slurry infiltrated fibrous concrete (sifcon) at elevated temperature

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Point of view : Fire Engineering Research Facility

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Re 93 Read More ...

Impact of salinity in netravati estuary sand on durability of reinforced cement concrete

The influence of ingredients in concrete plays an important role in the serviceability and durability. The region where s Volume 93 Read More ...

Impact of sulphate on chloride-induced corrosion of steel in concrete

The aim of the present investigation is to evaluate the effect  of admixed chloride, sulphate and chloride-sulphate s Volume 93 Read More ...

Strength behaviour of reinforced recycled aggregate concrete columns confined with ferrocement laminate

In this study, attempts have been made for the use of recycled  aggregate in place of normal coarse aggregate in reinforc Volume 93 Read More ...

Point of View : Self-curing (Internally cured) concrete using porous light weight aggregates : A better solution for the sustainable development

Proper curing of concrete structures is very important to meet performance & durability requirements. Curing allows co Volume 93 Read More ...

Development of graded geopolymer concrete

Fly ash based Geopolymer concrete (Fly ash based GPC) is  emerging as a potential replacement to normal concrete due  to Volume 93 Read More ...

Influence of shear span to depth ratio on structural parameters of geopolymer - psc beams

An experimental investigation is undertaken to study the basic  structural parameters of post-tensioned Geopolymer concre Volume 93 Read More ...

Generation of P-M interaction design charts for rc shear walls

Reinforced concrete (RC) shear walls resist lateral loads in a  building due to wind and earthquake, in addition to gravi Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of Thermal Cycles on Compress IVE Strength of High Strength Concrete (M 90) Compared to Normal Strength Concrete (M 30)

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Performance of HVGGBFS concrete Cured with Different Curing Techniques

Industrial wastes material such as GGBFS may be used to exchange partially cement amount in concrete. This research paper Volume - 93 Read More ...

Influence of nano silica and metakaolin admixed concretes of different grades on mechanical properties

Concrete is the most common durable material used in construction industry. Durability is an important parameter when stru Volume - 93 Read More ...

Influence of high volume fly ash and nanosilica on particle packing of concrete

The presence of high workability, durability and strength, are what qualifies concrete to be termed as high performance co Volume - 93 Read More ...

Effect of fly ash on rheology of blended cement paste

Concrete is mostly widely used construction material today. Other than its hardened properties, its behavior in green state a Volume - 93 Read More ...

Effect of quartz materials on the development of high strength (M 100) self compacting hybrid fibrous concrete

Some special concretes need the ability to flow, pass through small spaces and at the same time should be able to detour t Volume - 93 Read More ...

Evaluation of one-way flexural behaviour of biaxial voided slab

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Optimization of thickness of pavement quality concrete slab using rice husk ash

There is growing interest in the construction pavements, due to its high strength, durability, better serviceability and Volume 93 Read More ...

Regression analysis and optimization of rice husk ash based concrete mixes

The application and process of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) based concrete has yet to be established in real-world conditions. Stan Volume 93 Read More ...

A comparative seismic analysis and design using etabs and staad pro

The paper presents how Extended Three dimensional Analysis of Building Systems (ETABS) software and Structural Analysis an Volume 93 Read More ...

Non-destructive testing of bored piles using the low strain pile integrity method

Non-destructive testing of piles has gained increased acceptance for various purposes such as Quality Control and Qualit Volume 93 Read More ...

Carbonation and its effect on microstructure of concrete with fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag

Carbonation induced corrosion of the embedded steel reinforcement is a major deterioration mechanism of reinforced concret Volume 93 Read More ...

The effect of supplementary cementitious materials, w/b ratio and initial moist curing on carbonation of concrete in a semi-arid, urban environment

This paper presents the results of a project that was undertaken to consider the effects of FA, GGBS and silica fume as su Volume 93 Read More ...

Carbonation performance of OPC-Slag-Fly Ash binder system

Corrosilon of steel reinforcement in concrete is the leading cause of deterioration of concrete structures. Carbonation in Volume 93 Read More ...

Strength and durability parameters of carbonated mineral admixture concrete

The present paper deals with the influence of mineral admixtures such as fly ash and blast furnace slag on the carbonation Volume 93 Read More ...

Improving the carbonation resistance of self-compacting concrete containing recycled concrete aggregates using blended cements

The current investigation assess the relative efficacy of Silica Fume (SF) and Metakaolin (MK) blended with Portland Cemen Volume 93 Read More ...

Numerical investigations on compressive behavior of concrete at meso-scale

In this paper, a methodology is proposed for simulation of non-linear behavior of concrete at meso-scale by incorporating Volume 93 Read More ...

Influence of fly ash on mechanical and transport properties of concrete and mortar due to its effect on the interfacial transition zone

Supplementary cementitious materials reduce the clinker factor in concrete. These mineral additives can vary in particle s Volume 93 Read More ...

Experimental studies on developed PZT based coating under fire exposure

In the present paper, a fire retardant coating using Piezoelectric (PZT) Powder is developed to protect the substrate agai Volume 93 Read More ...

Performance of fly ash based geopolymer concrete under ambient and oven curing conditions

This paper addresses the effect of Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) concentration and curing type on strength and durability charac Volume 93 Read More ...

An experimental investigation on flexural behaviour of reinforced Self-Compacting Concrete beams at elevated temperatures

This paper deals with the effect on mechanical properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) subjected to sustained elevate Volume 93 Read More ...

Potential of electrical response at low Radio Frequencies for estimation of the degree of moisture saturation in cement mortar

In this paper, the electrical response of cement mortar samples under different Degrees of Saturation (DoS) is examined at Volume 93 Read More ...

Experimental investigations on distinctive characteristics of reactive powder concrete

An extensive experimental study on various characteristics of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) cured in normal conditions is Volume 93 Read More ...

Comparison of flexural toughness parameters for fibre reinforced concrete from notched and unnotched beam tests

This paper discusses the comparison of the flexural toughness parameters of fibre reinforced concrete (FRC) obtained from Volume 93 Read More ...

Effects of local chemical mineralogy on the long term durability of reinforced concrete structures - effects of calcium carbonate: an Indian perspective using XRF

Analyses of chemical constituents in sand were undertaken after these sand samples were collected from different sources, Volume 93 Read More ...

Application of artificial neural network for predicting compressive strength of geopolymer concrete

In the present study, four numbers of two-layered ANN models were used to predict the compressive strength of geopolymer c Volume 93 Read More ...

Experimental studies on blended puzzolonic concretes with recycled aggregate in acidic environment

Sustainability in the construction industry can be accomplished by adapting sustainable practices ensuring ecological harm Volume 93 Read More ...

Utilization of super pozzolanic material in the production of self-compacting concrete

The study presents an experimental investigation on the properties of Self-Compacting Concrete (SCC) containing ultra-fine Volume 93 Read More ...

Influence of marble powder and steel fibre in concrete on various mechanical and durability properties

Marble is widely used in structures, it increases the amount of waste powder obtained. As marble powder is a waste product Volume 93 Read More ...

High early strengths in concrete with fly ash and metakaolin

The present study investigates different replacement percentages of metakaolin (MK) in ternary blends of ordinary portland Volume 93 Read More ...

Effect of openings on the behaviour of fibre reinforced concrete and masonry infilled RC frames

This paper presents an experimental investigation to study the effect of openings on the strength and behaviour of reinfor Volume 93 Read More ...

Joint Shear Strength of Steel Fibre Reinforced Self Compacting Rubberized Concrete Beam Columns

This paper aims at investigating the shear strength and joint distortion of beam column joints made using Steel Fibre Rein Volume 93 Read More ...

An Experimental Investigation on Shrinkage Characteristics of Metakaoline Based Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Concrete

The addition of small closely spaced and uniformly dispersed fibres to concrete would act as crack resistor and would subs Volume 93 Read More ...

Properties of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Concrete using Fly Ash and Bottom Ash

Concrete is subjected to changes in volume either autogenous or induced. This volume change is called as Shrinkage. It is Volume 93 Read More ...

Application of Industrial by-product in High Strength Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

With the ecological imbalance in nature due to exploitation of natural sand from rivers, it is important to utilise the in Volume 93 Read More ...

Mechanical and Permeability Properties of Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Porous Concrete

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