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Self-compacting lightweight concrete (SCLWC) incorporating natural pozzolana aggregates has attracted increasing attention as a sustainable material due to its reduced self-weight, enhanced workability, and potential resistance to elevated temperatures ...
Mu’tasime Abdel-Jaber +5 more
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The interfacial transition zone (ITZ) significantly negatively impacts the structural performance of concrete. This negative impact can be ameliorated by introducing mineral additions into the concrete.
Lazhar Loumachi +2 more
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Modern confined masonry (CM) construction consists of masonry walls confined by reinforced concrete (RC) tie‐columns and tie‐beams. When built correctly, CM buildings have shown good performance in earthquake's shaking. Even though CM construction has been practised for almost a century in some Latin American countries, its use and standardisation are ...
Ahsana Parammal Vatteri +23 more
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Effect of Alkali - Activated Natural Pozzolan on Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
As an alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), the alkali-activated binders have been developed with better technical characteristics and more extended durability.
Mohammed Zainab M. +2 more
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Microbial Deterioration Potential and Mitigation Strategies in Blended Cement Structures: A Review
Microbial‐induced deterioration (MID) is a threat to the durability of cement‐based materials (CBMs) particularly in sewer and wastewater systems. Whereas blended cements incorporating supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) offer environmental benefits such as reduced carbon (IV) oxide (CO2) emissions and enhanced mechanical performance, their ...
Beatrice Wanjiru Mwangi +5 more
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Enhancing Expansive Soil Stability Using Agricultural Waste: Soybean Pod Ash and Banana Fiber
This study evaluates the efficacy of agricultural waste—soybean pod ash (SBPA) and banana fiber (BF)—as sustainable stabilizers for expansive soils in Jimma Town, Ethiopia. Soil samples from Kebele 5 and Ajip Kela (1.50 m depth) with the highest plasticity indices and lowest California bearing ratio (CBR) values were selected.
Mohammednur Shefedlu +3 more
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Lime mortar with natural pozzolana: historical issues and mechanical behavior
The paper deals with the investigation of the mechanical behavior of lime mortar enriched with natural pozzolana, widely used in historical masonry. The study aims to investigate the mechanical behavior of natural pozzolana lime mortars, reproduced in ...
PLIZZARI, Giovanni +2 more
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Influence and effectiveness of water-repellent admixtures on pozzolana–lime mortars for restoration application [PDF]
Pozzolana–lime mortars modified with water-repellent admixtures were designed and studied to obtain mortars for restoration application. Powdered silane and calcium stearates were mixed with pozzolana, lime and sand and the chemical–physical properties ...
Laura Falchi +17 more
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This study offers a comparative assessment of two methodologies for mitigating soil swelling in marl and clay soils. The methods under investigation include the use of natural plant fibers (Alfa, jute, sisal) and polypropylene fibers in combination with
Ahlam El Majid +2 more
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Concrete faces challenges such as low tensile strength, susceptibility to cracking, and limited self‐healing capabilities. To address these issues, natural fibers have gained attention as reinforcements due to their high specific strength, stiffness, biodegradability, and renewability.
Tadelech Abrham Adisu +7 more
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