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A study on the durability of structural concrete incorporating electric steelmaking slag
(Elsevier, 2018-02-10)
The durability of structural concrete mixes prepared with electric steelmaking aggregates is tested for use in normal and aggressive environments. Samples of “pumpable” and “self-compacting” concrete mixes are shown to ...
Effect of microwave heating damage on the electrical, thermal and mechanical properties of fibre-reinforced cement mortars
(Elsevier, 2018)
Nowadays, refurbishing of existing structures has gained interest in order to reduce both the construction materials used and the construction and demolition waste production. For that purpose, there are several methods ...
Thermal performance of sawdust and lime-mud concrete masonry units
(Elsevier, 2018-04)
Over the past three decades, growing interest in the properties of thermal envelopes and their enhancement has led to the development of new sustainable materials. Nevertheless, Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) with negligible ...
Sustainable Alternative of Structural Concrete Retaining Tanks
(Emerald Publishing, 2018-05)
The environmental footprint of the construction industry requires the quantification of new developments to appraise their sustainable contribution. Recent developments in relation to the merging of steel fibre reinforced ...