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Characteristics of Ferrite-Rich Portland Cement: Comparison With Ordinary Portland Cement

open access: yesFrontiers in Materials, 2019
The cement industry is an energy-intensive industry, and improving the energy efficiency of cement has become necessary to reduce its carbon footprint and to compete in the global market. Clinker production consumes more than 90% of the total energy used
Yogarajah Elakneswaran   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Concrete in architecture: Redefining form, space, function, and insights from bibliometric analysis

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Concrete has become a cornerstone in architectural and engineering innovation, as it seamlessly integrates structural performance with artistic expression. Its evolution from ancient opus caementicium to contemporary ultra‐high‐performance concrete illustrates its adaptability to the change in technological, environmental, and design paradigms.
Mouhcine Benaicha   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects on Setting, Strength, Moisture Resistance and Linear Changes of Sorel’s Cement on Mixing Portland Cement as an Additive

open access: yesE-Journal of Chemistry, 2009
Magnesium oxysulphate cement (MOC, Magnesia / Sorel’s Cement), discovered by Sorel S.T. in 1867 and has versatile cementing characteristics. It is prepared by the reaction of magnesium sulphate with magnesia in aqueous solution.
Ritu Mathur   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Utilization of cellulose nanocrystal as a bio‐based material and nanosilica in cement‐based systems: A comparative study

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), increasingly utilized in cement‐bound materials, offer improved material properties and enhanced sustainability due to their bio‐based origin. Nanosilica (NS), known for its high reactivity and refinement of cement microstructure, also significantly impacts cement performance.
Ali Satar Jaber Al‐Askary   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental evaluation of reinforced concrete columns produced with natural perlite aggregates under cyclic loading

open access: yesStructural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract A total of four reinforced concrete (RC) columns were tested to compare the structural capacities of RC columns produced by natural perlite aggregates and conventional concrete. The structural performance of the RC columns made from natural perlite aggregates was compared to conventional RC columns regarding the same concrete strength levels ...
Sefa Atlı   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utilizing Saudi volcanic scoria in lightweight geopolymer for enhanced wellbore cementing

open access: yesScientific Reports
Geopolymer cement represents an innovative and environmentally friendly cement system that utilizes non-portlandite precursors to achieve cement hardening. Unlike traditional Portland cement, which accounts for approximately 5–8% of global CO₂ emissions,
Idham K. Rahmatullah   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Maximizing the Sustainability of Cement Utilization in Building Projects through the Use of Greener Materials

open access: yesJournal of Engineering, 2016
Greener technologies and sustainable developments are currently among the main tools used by many industries in shaping the world for a better future. The construction industry that is known to have numerous negative impact on sustainability is now wide ...
Mark Bediako   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

An Experimental Study on Unconfined Compressive Strength of Soft Soil-Cement Mixtures with or without GGBFS in the Coastal Area of Vietnam

open access: yesAdvances in Civil Engineering, 2020
Soft soil is widely distributed in Vietnam, especially in the coastal area. In engineering practice, soft soil cannot be used to build any construction and needs to be improved or treated before building construction.
Son Bui Truong   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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