Article
Construction & Building Technology
Roz-Ud-Din Nassar, Parviz Soroushian, Muhammad Sufyan-Ud-Din
Summary: Concrete produced with 20 wt% replacement of cement with powder waste glass showed enhanced performance in compression strength, reduced moisture sorption, and lower abrasion weight loss compared to normal concrete, both in long-term field and laboratory testing. After three years of service, there were no signs of deterioration or material failure in the project segments, demonstrating the constructability and durability of waste glass concrete.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Faisal Rasheed, Abdur Rahim, Muhammad Irfan-Ul-Hassan, Babar Ali, Nazam Ali
Summary: This research evaluated the mechanical properties and durability of sulfur concrete using different waste aggregates, comparing them with conventional binder concretes. It was found that sulfur concrete made with slag had the highest strength and performed well in harsh environments.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Alice Sirico, Beatrice Belletti, Patrizia Bernardi, Alessio Malcevschi, Federico Pagliari, Paolo Fornoni, Emanuele Moretti
Summary: In the context of circular economy, the production of innovative concretes that incorporate different kinds of waste material is gaining increasing interest. This paper investigates the effects of biochar derived from forestry waste residues on the physical and mechanical performance of concrete, and finds that an optimal biochar content of 2% by weight of cement can improve the mechanical properties and internal microstructure of concrete.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Alice Sirico, Beatrice Belletti, Patrizia Bernardi, Alessio Malcevschi, Federico Pagliari, Paolo Fornoni, Emanuele Moretti
Summary: This study investigated the effects of biochar derived from forestry waste residues on the physical and mechanical performance of concrete, showing an overall improvement in properties with an optimal biochar content of 2% by weight of cement.
THEORETICAL AND APPLIED FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Daban A. Muhedin, Rahel K. Ibrahim
Summary: The use of waste glass powder in concrete can improve its mechanical properties and sustainability. Partial replacement of cement and sand with WGP can enhance the compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete while reducing the occurrence of microcracks.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yumei Wang, Jianzhuang Xiao, Jintuan Zhang, Zhenhua Duan
Summary: This study investigates the application of waste marble powder in concrete, and the results show that the mechanical properties of concrete deteriorate significantly when the substitution rate exceeds 10%. The usage of artificial marble powder weakens the performance of concrete compared to using original marble powder.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mara Monaliza Linhares Pereira, Valdirene Maria Silva Capuzzo, Rodrigo de Melo Lameiras
Summary: This study evaluates the impact of using marble and granite waste on the mechanical properties and durability of self-compacting concretes. The results show that the addition of this waste stabilizes the concretes and provides similar durability and microstructural properties. The study also explores the potential of using the waste as part of a ternary cement composition.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mei-Yu Xuan, Run-Sheng Lin, Tae-Beom Min, Xiao-Yong Wang
Summary: A large amount of eggshell waste is produced annually worldwide, and proper disposal is crucial for environmental pollution reduction and sustainable development. In this study, eggshell powder was added to cement, and its properties were evaluated under sealed and carbonation-curing conditions. The addition of eggshell powder had a dilution effect under sealed-curing conditions, causing a decrease in several properties. However, under carbonation-curing conditions, the addition of eggshell powder improved carbon capture capacity, increased compressive strength, and reduced strength loss.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Tadele Yigrem Zeleke, Kassahun Admassu Abegaz, Begashaw Worku Yifru, Dagmawi Tesfaw Yitayew
Summary: This study investigates the use of marble and scoria powder as partial substitutes for ordinary Portland cement in creating C-25 concrete. The experimental investigations reveal that a 10% replacement with a marble-to-scoria ratio of 1:1 produces concrete with higher compressive, flexural, and tensile strength, as well as lower water absorption.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yasin Onuralp Ozkilic, Ozer Zeybek, Alireza Bahrami, Ali Ihsan Celik, Md Azree Othuman Mydin, Memduh Karalar, Ibrahim Y. Hakeem, Krishanu Roy, P. Jagadesh
Summary: In this study, waste marble powder (WMP) was used to replace cement in concrete, and the effects of different replacement ratios on the mechanical properties were investigated. The results showed that moderate replacement of WMP can achieve optimum benefits in terms of both engineering and environmental aspects. Furthermore, the interaction of WMP in concrete was observed through SEM and EDX analyses.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Robert Jurczak, Filip Szmatula, Tomasz Rudnicki, Jacek Korentz
Summary: By adding ground waste glass as a filler in concrete, the strength and durability of the concrete can be improved while reducing environmental burdens and preserving natural resources. The research results confirmed the beneficial effect of using waste glass in concrete production.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Manpreet Singh, Priyankar Choudhary, Anterpreet Kaur Bedi, Saurav Yadav, Rishi Singh Chhabra
Summary: A large increase in waste marble powder as industrial waste has raised concerns about water, soil, and air pollution. In this paper, machine learning is used to predict the compressive strength of concrete incorporating waste marble powder. Different compositions of waste marble powder and water binder ratios were analyzed, along with varying dosages of superplasticizer. Multiple regression algorithms were compared, with random forest performing the best in compressive strength prediction. Shapley additive explanations and variance inflation factor analysis were used to optimize the use of marble powder in concrete.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Elyas Asadi Shamsabadi, Naeim Roshan, S. Ali Hadigheh, Moncef L. Nehdi, Ali Khodabakhshian, Mansour Ghalehnovi
Summary: In recent years, the increase in waste marble powder from ornamental stone factories has raised concerns about environmental pollution. However, the lack of comprehensive understanding of how marble powder affects the engineering properties of concrete has limited its application in the concrete industry. This study explores the use of machine learning to model the compressive strength of concrete incorporating marble powder. The results show that marble powder can improve concrete performance, but its incorporation rate needs to be limited.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
B. Balasubramanian, G. V. T. Gopala Krishna, V Saraswathy, K. Srinivasan
Summary: The study investigated the combined effect of Waste Electronic Plastic (WEP) and Waste Glass Powder (WGP) in concrete, showing that within certain replacement levels, these waste materials can improve the mechanical and durability performance of concrete.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sajjad Ali Mangi, Muhammad Saleem Raza, Shabir Hussain Khahro, Abdul Sami Qureshi, Rabinder Kumar
Summary: Currently, the recycling of waste materials in construction is highly important for ensuring sustainable infrastructure development and mitigating environmental degradation caused by waste generation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Manpreet Singh, Anshuman Srivastava, Dipendu Bhunia
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Vidhi Vyas, Ajit Pratap Singh, Anshuman Srivastava
Summary: The paper introduces a novel decision-making methodology for integrated condition assessment and maintenance of airfield pavements using non-destructive testing, by considering a variety of performance indicators and methods. It adopts a combination of FAHP and entropy method to prioritize maintenance and repair strategies for airfield pavement sections, and utilizes the SWOT model and its hybrid forms to prioritize pavement maintenance policy alternatives based on technical feasibility, durability, financial viability, and reliability. This approach offers flexibility for customization and implementation based on specific problems and data availability, providing decision-makers, planners, and implementation agencies with a wide range of options to address diverse issues and execute strategies promptly.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PAVEMENT ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rishabh Bajpai, Kailash Choudhary, Anshuman Srivastava, Kuldip Singh Sangwan, Manpreet Singh
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Manpreet Singh, Anuj Adhikari, Manish Kumar Maurya, Anshuman Srivastava, Rishi Singh Chhabra
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Gaurav Tyagi, Anupam Singhal, Srikanta Routroy, Dipendu Bhunia, Mukund Lahoti
Summary: This comprehensive review highlights the utilization of alternate materials for Radiation Shielding Concrete (RSC), emphasizing their advantages in enhancing performance, sustainability, and affordability. The review also investigates the influence of different materials on shielding efficiency and mechanical properties, providing insights for future research in this field.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shaik Hussain, Dipendu Bhunia, S. B. Singh, Jitendra Singh Yadav
Summary: This study investigates the carbonation resistance of cement mortar and concrete when supplementary cementitious materials are used. The effect of fly ash and blast furnace slag as partial replacements for cement is examined. The research includes measuring carbonation depth and compressive strength of samples, as well as using various analysis techniques such as Thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) and X-Ray diffraction (XRD) to identify the phases of crystalline materials and carbonation products. The study aims to understand the impact of carbonation on the durability of reinforced concrete.
JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY AND MAINTENANCE
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Manpreet Singh, Saurav Yadav, Shaik Hussain, Prateek Arora, Anshuman Srivastava
Summary: Concrete is an important and versatile construction material with inevitable variation in its properties. This study presents a design procedure for concrete mix with partial replacement of cement by marble dust based on reliability. Mix design guidelines, graphs, and cost analysis are provided, and performance rating is illustrated for different levels of marble dust replacement. The incorporation of marble dust in concrete improves its quality, as indicated by the compressive strength variability and within-test coefficient of variation values. Numerical performance index values are assigned for concrete producers to determine the rate of cement replacement by other cementitious materials.
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Rajesh Kumar, Vishal Singh, Tanish Dey, Dipendu Bhunia, S. N. Patel, Varun Jain
Summary: This work presents a nonlinear bending analysis of a sandwich plate with randomly distributed carbon nanotube and carbon fiber-reinforced composite face sheets and functionally graded porous core. The effective properties of the sandwich plate are estimated by considering the mechanical properties of the face sheets and the porous core. The nonlinear bending behavior of the sandwich plate is analyzed using the Newton-Raphson method.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gaurav Tyagi, Srikanta Routroy, Anupam Singhal, Dipendu Bhunia, Mukund Lahoti
Summary: This study evaluates the life cycle assessment (LCA) of novel fired clay bricks with the co-valorization of nickel-chrome plating sludge (NCPS) and fly ash (FA). The LCA analysis shows that the use of sludge bricks (SBs) significantly reduces the harm to the ecosystem, human health, and resources compared to clay bricks. The findings also highlight the positive environmental impact of utilizing NCPS and producing bricks with lower environmental impacts.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manpreet Singh, A. B. Danie Roy, Shakeel Waseem, Harsimranjit Singh
Summary: This study aimed to improve the quality of recycled coarse concrete aggregates using the carbonation technique, which showed enhanced properties of recycled concrete aggregates. The use of carbonated recycled concrete aggregates not only increased compressive strength, but also reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gaurav Tyagi, Anupam Singhal, Srikanta Routroy, Dipendu Bhunia, Mukund Lahoti
MATERIALS TODAY-PROCEEDINGS
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rishabh Bajpai, Anshuman Shrivastava, Manpreet Singh
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qi Jiang, Wei Liu, Shaopeng Wu, Xuanwen Gou
Summary: This study analyzes the erosion mechanisms of NaCl solution on asphalt concrete and finds that NaCl solution softens asphalt and promotes the intrusion of crystalline salt into it. Salt crystallization alters the surface roughness of aggregates, resulting in a decrease in skid resistance but an improvement in compressive strength. Additionally, the concentration of NaCl solution initially has no significant impact on the mechanical performance of asphalt concrete, but its domination gradually increases with the intensification of cyclic effects.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Lili Kan, Lan-qing Dai, Ning Kong, Bin Peng, Fei Wang
Summary: This paper investigates the effect of freezing and thawing cycles on the tensile behavior of cracked ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). The results show that long-term freezing and thawing action deteriorates the cracking strength, tensile strength, tensile strain, and strain energy of cracked UHPC. On the other hand, the action of water generally favors the development of tensile properties of UHPC. The crack distribution tends to be unsaturated under freezing and thawing environment, and the re-hydration reaction is hindered. The pore structure near the crack varies under different environments.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xin Xiao, Jingwei Li, Qingke Meng, Xiangshan Hou, Yanhui Liu, Xujiang Wang, Wenlong Wang, Shengtao Lu, Yuzhong Li, Yanpeng Mao, Tong Li
Summary: Preparing gypsum-based self-leveling mortar (GSLM) using beta-hemihydrate gypsum and solid wastes-derived sulfoaluminate cement (WSAC) can improve the mechanical performance of the mortar, but phosphorus impurities can weaken the hydration speed and degree.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Sihang Bao, Junzhen Di, Yanrong Dong, Ziqing Gao, Qing Gu, Yuanfang Zhao, Hongyu Zhai
Summary: Tailings dam break and leakage accidents pose a threat to the safety of people in mining areas and cause severe environmental pollution. This study focuses on solidifying tailing sand using microbial induced calcite precipitation (MICP) to improve strength and fix heavy metals. The curing time of MICP bio-cemented tailings is found to significantly impact the strength of tailings, while its effect on heavy metal fixation is minimal. The optimized MICP curing time is 10 days, resulting in improved strength and cementation of tailings particles.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ferhat Benmahiddine, Fares Bennai, Achraf Charaka, Ameur El Amine Hamami, Abdelkader Tahakourt, Rafik Belarbi
Summary: This paper studied the effects of hysteresis on the hygrothermal behavior at the building scale. Through laboratory validation and numerical simulations, it was found that hysteresis has a significant impact on the relative humidity and total heat fluxes in buildings, while it does not have a noticeable effect on temperature variations.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
You Gao, Wei He, Xiayang Zhang, De'an Sun, Pei Li
Summary: This study determined the boundary line between the swelling and compression deformation zone in lateritic clay through wetting tests, and proposed a simple bimodal SWRC model. It also found that the existing strength model underestimated the tested values in the medium to high suction range, therefore a segmented strength equation was introduced for enhanced predictions of the strength properties of lateritic clay.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Prabhath Ranjan Kumar Soda, Asheer Mogal, Kalyan Chakravarthy, Nikhil Thota, Nimish Bandaru, Sanjay Kumar Shukla, K. M. Mini
Summary: This study investigates the use of encapsulated bacteria to improve the self-healing ability of concrete. Through various tests, it is found that using 20% cement-coated alginate beads (CCAB) and 5% nanosilica (NS) can achieve optimal strength and healing. This research is significant for enhancing the durability of concrete.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Shizhe Wang, Haiping Wu, Wen Yang, Wei Wang, Zhibo Zhu, Kun Nie, Luoxin Wang, Hua Wang, Jing Wu
Summary: In this study, photothermal-heat storage concrete (PHSC) was developed with excellent photothermal conversion performance and heat storage capacity. By absorbing and storing solar energy during the day and releasing it at night, PHSC can effectively reduce energy consumption in buildings.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Robin Deb, Jialuo He, Geetika Mishra, Yaghoob (Amir) Farnam
Summary: Incorporation techniques of phase change materials in cementitious composites have a significant influence on thermal properties. This study investigated the thermal behavior of low-temperature PCM when subjected to varying temperature change rates and pore confinement inside the porous network of lightweight aggregates. The results showed that ramp rates affect the nucleation and crystallization growth process during the phase transition, and the pore structure of the aggregates affects the supercooling phenomenon and confinement pressure of the PCM.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Eduardo Ferreira, Payam Sotoudeh, Dagmar Svecova
Summary: This study investigates the fatigue behavior of concrete under different stress reversal conditions. The results indicate that stress reversal generally causes more severe damage and reduces the cycles to failure compared to tensile fatigue. Additionally, adding some level of compression contributes to the energy required for failure under stress reversal fatigue. Specimens with higher concentration of fractured aggregates achieve longer fatigue lives.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mag Raj Gehlot, Sandeep Shrivastava
Summary: This study evaluates the compatibility relationship between plaster bonds and the substrate under an accelerated aging environment, and finds that incorporating an appropriate amount of granite cutting waste can improve the strength parameters and adhesion of the cement mortar.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Min Zhang, Qirui Luo, Mingke Deng, Shixing Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the bond behavior between carbon FRCM composites with added short fibers and concrete substrates. The effects of different factors were considered and 36 specimens were tested and discussed. The experimental results were analyzed in terms of failure mode, load-slip curve, and characteristic parameters, and the contribution of weft yarns was taken into account in the developed bondslip model.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dengkai Liu, Hongniao Chen, Ray Kai Leung Su
Summary: The susceptibility of building stones to fire and high temperature was investigated in this study by examining their physical and mechanical properties. The results show that both compressive and tensile properties of stones are affected by temperature changes. The tensile strength is particularly sensitive to temperature changes, requiring special attention to the components subjected to tensile stress in stone buildings. Principal component analysis was used to predict the mechanical properties of stones, providing a new method for calculating the residual mechanical properties after high temperature or fire.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Joso Maria Raposo, Eduardo Cavaco, Luis Costa Neves, Eduardo Julio
Summary: This paper investigates the correlation between the friction coefficient and the surface roughness of concrete-to-concrete interfaces. Experimental tests were performed on specimens with different surface treatments, and the surface roughness parameters were analyzed and correlated with the shear strength and friction coefficient. The results showed that certain roughness parameters had a strong positive correlation with the friction coefficient, while others had little or no correlation. A novel combined roughness parameter with optimized correlation was proposed.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Chiara Riccardi, Massimo Losa
Summary: The interest in using bio materials in asphalt pavements is growing due to economic reasons and environmental benefits. This study aimed to review the use of bio extenders as additives in binders, with a focus on replacements greater than 20% of fossil binder. The properties of bio-extended binders were found to vary substantially depending on the biomass source and production process.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2024)