Recycled powder as filler admixture in cementitious systems : production and characterization [PDF]
, 2016 In concrete production, aggregate represents almost 75% of the materials used. The exploitation of natural sources for this purpose also causes an environmental impact, while deposition of wastes from construction industry pollutes soil and water.
Alderete, Natalia Mariel +3 more
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Materials and Mix Optimization Procedures for PCC Pavements;TR-484, March 2006 [PDF]
, 2006 Severe environmental conditions, coupled with the routine use of deicing chemicals and increasing traffic volume, tend to place extreme demands on portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements.
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Feasibility Tests on Concrete with Very-High-Volume Supplementary Cementitious Materials
The Scientific World Journal, 2014 The objective of this study is to examine the compressive strength and durability of very high-volume SCM concrete. The prepared 36 concrete specimens were classified into two groups according to their designed 28-day compressive strength.
Keun-Hyeok Yang, Yong-Su Jeon
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A review of sample preparation and its influence on pH determination in concrete samples [PDF]
, 2017 If we are to monitor the chemical processes in cementitious materials, then pH assays in the pore solutions of cement pastes, mortars, and concretes are of key importance.
Aguado de Cea, Antonio +1 more
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BuildingsThe preparation of cement-based supplementary cementitious materials is an important method for the efficient use of iron tailings and the reduction in CO2 emissions. The aim of this study is to improve the reactivity of iron tailings by mixing them with
Ziyang Hu +5 more
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Carbonation-induced early corrosion propagation based service life assessment model (CECP-SAM) [PDF]
MATEC Web of ConferencesSupplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) are widely used for sustainable concrete. However, this is challenged due to the deteriorated resistance towards carbonation-induced corrosion.
Chen Lijie, Kai Leung Su Ray
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Durability and Smart Condition Assessment of Ultra-High Performance Concrete in Cold Climates [PDF]
, 2016 The goals of this study were to develop ecological ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) with local materials and supplementary cementitious materials and to evaluate the long-term performance of UHPC in cold climates using effective mechanical test ...
Allena, Srinivas +2 more
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Compressive Strength of Volcanic Ash/Ordinary Portland Cement Laterized Concrete [PDF]
, 2010 This study investigates the effect of partial replacement of cement with volcanic ash (VA) on the compressive strength of laterized concrete. A total of 192 cubes of 150mm dimensions were cast and cured in water for 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of hydration ...
Olawuyi, B. J, Olusola, K. O
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Effect of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) on fresh state mortars with ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) [PDF]
, 2016 Although cementitious materials are the main construction materials and worldwide produced, there is still a major concern about their sustainability and durability, especially in terms of conserving resources, reducing wastes, and decreasing the ...
Almeida, Fernando Do Counto Rosa +1 more
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Potential use of Jordanian volcanic tuffs as supplementary cementitious materials
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2018 Ten Volcanic tuffs collected from several locations in the northern region of Jordan were investigated for potential use as supplementary cementitious materials.
Ayman Ababneh, Faris Matalkah
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