Special Issue: "Ceramics and Construction Materials". [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2021 The article gives a brief description of the research papers published in the Special Issue "Ceramics and Construction Materials" highlighting their main aspects of interest and originality.
Mangialardi T.
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Innovation in sustainable construction materials and the circular economy [PDF]
, 2018 Although the construction sector is typically highly conservative and risk averse, the opportunities for innovation in construction materials and related technologies have never been greater.
Cheeseman, C
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Special Issue "Construction Materials and Other Related Materials: Basic Theory, Applied Technology and Advanced Research Methods (2nd Edition)". [PDF]
Materials (Basel)The advancement of construction materials science requires integrating fundamental theory, practical applications, and advanced research methodologies [...
Du X +5 more
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Innovative Materials for Construction
Materials, 2020 Academic and industrial efforts around the world are continuously engaged to develop new smart materials that can provide efficient alternatives to conventional construction materials and improve the energy-efficiency in buildings or are able to upgrade, repair, and protect existing infrastructures [...]
Mariaenrica Frigione +1 more
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Evaluating feasibility of modified drilling waste materials in flexible base course construction [PDF]
, 2016 The study focuses on the evaluation of the engineering properties of modified drilling waste materials (MDWMs) as base course materials in roadway construction. This goal was accomplished by two main laboratory test evaluations of the MDWMs which are the
Estakhri, Cindy K. +5 more
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Introduction to biopolymers and biotech admixtures for eco-efficient construction materials [PDF]
, 2016 This chapter introduces important problems related to crude oil, the main feedstock of most polymer-based materials. These problems include interstate wars and environmental disasters.
Pacheco-Torgal, F., F. Pacheco-Torgal
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Neural Network Aided Homogenization Approach for Predicting Effective Thermal Conductivity of Composite Construction Materials. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2023 Thermal conductivity is a fundamental material parameter involved in various infrastructure design guides around the world. This paper developed an innovative neural network (NN) aided homogenization approach for predicting the effective thermal ...
Shi Z, Peng W, Xiang C, Li L, Xie Q.
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A review on FRP bars and supplementary cementitious materials for the next generation of sustainable and durable construction materials [PDF]
, 2021 As the problem of environmental deterioration becomes increasingly prominent, demand for reinforced concrete with favorable sustainability, durability and mechanical properties is growing.
Pan, Wei +4 more
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Study of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Fiber Concretes with Different Compositions
Engineering Proceedings, 2023 This article touches upon the development of dispersed-reinforced concrete components and the improvement of their physical and mechanical properties.
Amalia Karapetyan +4 more
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A textile reinforcement method for 3D printed concrete [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2022 The reinforcement of 3D printed concrete elements has proven to be a significant challenge that needs to be addressed. However, before reinforcement can be applied, the behaviour of the consequent composite materials must first be studied.
Janse van Rensburg JJ +2 more
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