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Properties of plain concrete produced employing recycled aggregates and sea water [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
The final publication is available at Springer via http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40999-017-0229-0The generation of construction and demolition waste (C&DW) is a noteworthy environmental and economic concern.
Etxeberria Larrañaga, Miren   +1 more
core   +2 more sources

Shrinkage Mitigation and Mechanical Properties of Cement‐Based Mortar With Silane‐Functionalized Hydrogels

open access: yesJournal of Applied Polymer Science, Volume 143, Issue 14, April 10, 2026.
Schematic depiction of silane‐functionalized hydrogels utilized in this study along with chemical structures of the primary comonents (Acrylamide, N,N'‐methylenebisacrylamide, and 3‐(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate). ABSTRACT This study investigates the applications of silane‐loaded polymer hydrogels in field‐relevant cement‐based mortar intended ...
Daniel S. Hiller   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The complex binder based on Portland cement andash-and-slag wastes from thermal power stations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Increase in the balance of boiler and furnace fuel of the energy sector of the Republic of Belarus the proportion of own energy resources (milling peat and wood chips) places priority on resolving the issues of utilization of ash-and-slag wastes and ...
Vysotskaya, Maryia
core  

Sustainable High‐Performance Green Concrete Utilizing Untreated Spent Foundry Sand: Microstructural Analysis, Mechanical Properties, and Durability

open access: yesEngineering Reports, Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2026.
This study demonstrates the successful incorporation of Spent Foundry Sand (SFS) as a sustainable alternative to natural sand in concrete, enhancing compressive and tensile strengths by up to 26% and 12.87%, respectively, while reducing chloride permeability.
Yiren Wang, Lian Ju, Yibo Wang, Wei Liu
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of the pozzolanic activity of red ceramic waste using mechanical and physicochemical methods

open access: yesCerâmica
Alternative cementitious materials can potentially reduce the environmental impact of the extraction of lime and the hazardous production of Portland cement.
R. A. Araújo   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Electrospun Nanofibres for Load‐Bearing Composite Materials—A Review of Techniques, Mechanical Properties and Durability

open access: yesPolymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 5, Page 3917-3945, 10 March 2026.
Electrospun nanofibre for load‐bearing composite materials. ABSTRACT Electrospun nanofibres are emerging nanomaterials prized for their scalability, high surface area to volume ratio and yield. Their effectiveness in improving the mechanical properties of fiber reinforced composites is widely reported. Nanofibres could activate multiscale toughness and
Usaid Ahmed Shakil, Petr Hájek
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of ZnO on the activation of kaolinite-based coal waste: Pozzolanic activity and mineralogy in the pozzolan/lime system [PDF]

open access: yesApplied Clay Science, 2018
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García Giménez, Rosario   +4 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Incorporation of Coconut Fibers Into Clay‐Based Mortars: A Study on Mechanical and Microscopic Behavior

open access: yesInternational Journal of Ceramic Engineering &Science, Volume 8, Issue 2, March 2026.
Clay‐based mortar reinforced with coconut fibers showed improved flexural strength and promising mechanical performance, despite shrinkage‐induced cracks. The study highlights the potential of using waste and natural fibers in eco‐efficient mortars, emphasizing the importance of curing and moisture control.
Gabriela Machado Guimarães Ferreira   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

Valorization of Fine-Fraction CDW in Binary Pozzolanic CDW/Bamboo Leaf Ash Mixtures for the Elaboration of New Ternary Low-Carbon Cement

open access: yesResources
This paper presents the characterization of a binary mixture of construction and demolition waste (CDW) and bamboo leaf ash (BLAsh) calcined at 600 °C (novel mixture) and the study of its pozzolanic behavior.
Javier Villar-Hernández   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pozzolanic activity of argentine vitreous breccia containing mordenite

open access: yesMateriales de Construccion, 2020
A vitreous breccia with variable amount of mordenite was studied for its use as pozzolan. The raw material was characterized by optical and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and the zeolite content was estimated by the ...
V. L. Bonavetti   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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