Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jandre Daniel Oosthuizen, Adewumi John Babafemi, Richard Shaun Walls
Summary: This study investigates the suitability of adding recycled plastic waste, Resin8, into 3D printed concrete as fine aggregate replacement. The addition of Resin8 resulted in more flowable mixes with decreased buildability, decreased flexural and compressive strength, but improved interlayer bond strength. Replacing a portion of fine aggregates with Resin8 can effectively reduce plastic waste.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xi Chen, Ying Li, Zheyu Zhu, Liyuan Ma
Summary: This study found that waste concrete recycled powder (WCRP) can reduce the hydration heat of cement pastes, and there is a linear relationship between the compressive strength increase rate and hydration heat for cement pastes containing WCRP. When the content of WCRP is lower than 30%, the early compressive strength of cement pastes remains relatively stable. Additionally, fly ash and silica fume can enhance the hydration degree of WCRP pastes and improve the compressive strength.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nahla Hilal, Nadhim Hamah Sor, Rabar H. Faraj
Summary: The study explored the impact of waste EPS beads on the workability and hardened properties of sustainable SCLCs, indicating that the incorporation of EPS beads improved the workability of SCLCs and showed good durability performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Mohammed Abed, Jan Fort, Khuram Rashid
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive assessment of innovative eco-efficient self-compacting concrete modified by waste perlite powder and/or recycled concrete aggregates. The results show the beneficial effects of using waste perlite powder and recycled concrete aggregates in terms of environmental and financial savings, while mechanical parameters were either enhanced or not significantly affected.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Daniel Dynan, Faiz Shaikh, Sonya Derry, Wahidul K. Biswas
Summary: This paper reviews the technical and eco-efficiency performance issues in using glass waste as an aggregate in concrete production. The study includes a life cycle assessment and eco-efficiency review of a potentially sustainable alternative to traditional concrete. The use of geopolymer concrete with recycled glass aggregate as a non-cement based alternative shows potential in reducing emissions, but faces challenges in other environmental impact areas.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Federica Boscaro, Elia Quadranti, Timothy Wangler, Sara Mantellato, Lex Reiter, Robert J. Flatt
Summary: Digital fabrication with concrete has the potential to revolutionize the construction sector by reducing its environmental impact. Utilizing a low clinker cement and accelerator paste allows for successful 3D printing with the required hydration and structural build-up. This innovative approach significantly reduces the amount of Portland cement used in current digital fabrication formulations.
3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dingyi Yang, Miao Liu, Zhibin Zhang, Pengpeng Yao, Zhiming Ma
Summary: The study found that using recycled powder (RP) to prepare foam concrete (FC) has little impact on properties like dry density, thermal conductivity, and porosity, but does affect the compressive strength of FC, especially with high volumes of RP. Incorporating polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber and metakaolin (MK) can improve the performance of RP blended in FC, enhancing the mechanical strength of the FC.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ngoc Han, Jianhua Zhang, Manh Hoang, Stephen Gray, Zongli Xie
Summary: Water plays essential roles in paper manufacturing as a suspending medium and a solvent for chemicals. Water reclamation is crucial in the pulp and paper industry due to environmental regulations, costs, and water quality variability. Different water treatment technologies and recycling methods can reduce water consumption and environmental impact, making them economically viable solutions.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Sameer Imdad, Rajeev Kumar Dohare, Madhu Agarwal, Abhishek Srivastava
Summary: Hexavalent chromium is a hazardous substance that poses a significant threat to human health and the environment. PET bottles, on the other hand, contribute substantially to the plastic waste problem. Converting waste PET bottles into polymeric membranes using supported ionic liquid membrane technology shows promise in efficiently treating contaminated water.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dingshi Chen, Maohua Du, Yubin Tian, Wenmiao Du
Summary: This study added recycled aggregate and rice husks to concrete, measured the strength of RHRC, and analyzed that it could bear wind loads under normal conditions through experimental data calculation. Additionally, the finite element method was used to study the influence of tie bars on flexural bearing capacity and deduced a simplified calculation method for the vertical bearing capacity of RHRC walls.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Abdullah M. Zeyad
Summary: This study examines the potential of using recycled wastewater as a substitute for freshwater in the production of eco-friendly concrete. The findings highlight the viability and effectiveness of recycled wastewater in improving the properties of green concrete, while reducing environmental impacts and costs.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Tobby Michael Agwe, Philip Tibenderana, Moses N. Twesigye-Omwe, Joel Webster Mbujje, Sholagberu Taofeeq Abdulkadir
Summary: Various factors have put excessive pressure on the limited freshwater resources, resulting in many countries facing water scarcity. Measures such as prohibiting the discharge of industrial wastewater into freshwater sources and using recycled water for irrigation and domestic purposes have been adopted to address this issue. Research shows that recycled water is suitable for concrete production and curing, but further studies are needed to understand the impact of different ingredient concentrations on concrete properties.
ADVANCES IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Suleyman Ipek
Summary: The present study aims to explore alternative recycled sand materials to replace river sand in geopolymer composites. The properties of the composites, such as flowability, unit weights, flexural and compressive strengths, were investigated when using different types of recycled sands. The results showed that substituting river sand with recycled sands influenced the characteristics of the geopolymer composites, with changes in flowability, viscosity, and strength.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Juliana Vieira Martins, Maria Teresa Paulino Aguilar, Dayana Cristina Silva Garcia, White Jose dos Santos
Summary: This study evaluates the forms of concrete waste generation in concrete batching plants (CBP) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and focuses on the reuse of this waste in the productive sector of CBP. The research reveals that the current waste management methods in CBP are inefficient and costly, and proposes for the reuse of waste within the company to reduce costs and identify potential reuse options.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Amardeep Singh, Xinzhao Miao, Xin Zhou, Qi Deng, Jiannan Li, Shuai Zou, Zhenhua Duan
Summary: The shortage of sand and gravel resources is a global problem. This study examines the feasibility of using recycled fine fractions (RFA) and recycled powders (RP) in recycled concrete from the perspective of fresh properties. The study finds that the reduction in slump is more prominent in the series with RFA than RP.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Jose S. Andrade Neto, Paulo R. de Matos, Angeles G. De la Torre, Carlos E. M. Campos, Philippe J. P. Gleize, Paulo J. M. Monteiro, Ana Paula Kirchheim
Summary: Experimental study revealed that the higher reactivity of orthorhombic C(3)A in sulfate-containing solutions is mainly attributed to the differences in crystal structure rather than the presence of sodium ions in the pore solution. The hydration process of C(3)A was influenced by the type of sulfate present, with hemihydrate accelerating ettringite formation and sulfate depletion in orthorhombic C(3)A. Overall, the presence of hemihydrate resulted in early stiffening of all C(3)A-hemihydrate pastes.
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Paulo R. de Matos, Jose S. Andrade Neto, Daniel Jansen, Angeles G. De la Torre, Ana Paula Kirchheim, Carlos E. M. Campos
Summary: This paper discusses the use of in-situ laboratory XRD to assess cement hydration. It provides a literature review, discusses experimental strategies, recommends data analysis routine, and discusses the advantages and limitations of this technique.
CEMENT AND CONCRETE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Samile R. C. Matos, Paulo R. de Matos, Jose S. Andrade Neto, Carlos E. M. Campos, Ana Paula Kirchheim, Jardel P. Gonsalves
Summary: This research evaluated the feasibility of using spent FCC catalyst as raw material for ye'elimite-containing cements (YCC) production. The results showed that the cement with spent FCC catalyst had higher reaction rates and more hydrated phases formed during the early hydration process.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Patryk Ruminski, Maciej Szelag, Paulo de Matos
Summary: The study investigates the use of brick powder (BP) and clay powder (CP) as partial replacements for cement in cement paste. The results show that modified cement pastes with BP and CP have increased tensile strength and thermal resistance. An intelligent modeling technique is also used to predict the compressive strength of the modified cement matrix.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Anderson Batista Passos, Lucas Onghero, Paulo Ricardo de Matos, Tatiane Benvenuti, Laurence Colares Magalhaes, Antonio Pedro Novaes de Oliveira, Jose Renato de Castro Pessoa, Lisandro Simao, Marcelo Tramontin Souza
Summary: This study evaluates the potential and challenges of using waste from the Brazilian stone processing industry in cement formulations. The results show that the waste can be used in cement, but its reactivity depends on the particle size. Partial replacement of cement with the waste improves workability and compressive strength at 28 days, although strength is lower at early ages.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Laura Silvestro, Caroline Maroli, Brenda Koch, Artur Spat Ruviaro, Geannina Lima, Mariane Kempka, Camila Fabiano de Freitas Marin, Daniela Zambelli Mezalira, Philippe Jean Paul Gleize
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of different Nb2O5 concentrations on parameters such as rheological characteristics, hydration kinetics, compressive strength, and photocatalytic activity in cement pastes. The inclusion of Nb2O5 increased the yield stress and viscosity of the pastes, but did not significantly affect hydration kinetics or compressive strength. Interestingly, the degradation of RhB in the presence of cement-based materials was not dependent on light but on the production of superoxide anion radicals.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Cleidson Alves, Fernando Pelisser, Joao Labrincha, Rui Novais
Summary: Lightweight geopolymers have been studied and used in specific applications due to their unique properties and lower environmental impacts. In this study, lightweight geopolymers using metakaolin, sodium silicate, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) were evaluated. The effects of H2O2 concentration on various properties were determined, and a thermal conductivity simulation was performed for cladding panels. The results showed that mortars with a H2O2 concentration of 0.2% had a compressive strength of 18 MPa and a thermal conductivity of 0.55 W/mK, which was 60% lower than the reference composition.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Humberto Mycael Mota Santos, Lidiane Fernanda Jochem, Paulo Ricardo de Matos, Cezar Augusto Casagrande, Erika Pinto Marinho, Maciej Szelag, Ana Cecilia Vieira de Nobrega
Summary: In this study, the use of porcelain tile polishing residue (PPR) as an additive or partial replacement of cement in concrete resulted in reduced CO2 emissions, increased compressive strength and improved durability.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Luis Urbano Durlo Tambara Jr, Paulo Ricardo de Matos, Geannina dos Santos Lima, Laura Silvestro, Janaide Cavalcante Rocha, Carlos Eduardo Maduro de Campos, Philippe Jean Paul Gleize
Summary: This study investigated the impact of three types of nanosilica on the hydration, strength, and microstructure of calcium sulfoaluminate cement pastes with and without a superplasticizer. The results showed that powdered nanosilica delayed cement hydration, while colloidal nanosilica had little effect. The superplasticizer improved the dispersion of cement particles and increased the degree of hydration. However, when the superplasticizer was used with powdered nanosilica, it hindered cement hydration, while it had little effect on the system with colloidal nanosilica. The SEM images indicated that the superplasticizer altered the morphology of ettringite and negatively affected the mechanical strength of the cement pastes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Emilia J. Fensterseifer, Marcelo M. Lima, Philippe J. P. Gleize, Paulo R. de Matos, Erich D. Rodriguez
Summary: Rheology is a powerful tool for accurately assessing the fresh properties of cementitious systems. This study evaluates the effect of testing conditions on the measurement of the rheological properties of fly ash-based geopolymer paste, and finds that different testing geometries and shear rate increments have a significant impact on the results.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Paulo R. de Matos, Jose S. Andrade Neto, Luis U. Tambara Jr, Erich D. Rodriguez, Ana P. Kirchheim, Carlos E. M. Campos
Summary: This article reports the first attempt to use in-situ X-ray diffraction (XRD) to measure the early-age volumetric variation of a cementitious paste, indicating the potential of this technique but further research is needed.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Paulo Ricardo de Matos, Tuani Zat, Marcelo Moraes Lima, Jose da Silva Andrade Neto, Marcelo Tramontin Souza, Erich David Rodriguez
Summary: This study assessed the effect of the superplasticizer addition time on the rheology and printing-related properties of limestone calcined clay cements (LC3) and Portland cement (PC). The results showed that adding the superplasticizer directly to LC3 increased its yield stress and viscosity, but LC3 had slower rates of yield stress and viscosity increase compared to PC. The addition of the superplasticizer did not impact the open time of LC3, while it significantly reduced the open time of PC. The hydration analysis revealed that LC3 required more free water content to achieve the same yield stress as PC.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. R. G. Azevedo, M. T. Marvila, L. B. Oliveira, D. Cecchin, P. R. Matos, G. C. Xavier, C. M. Vieira, S. N. Monteiro
Summary: In this study, the potential of using glass polishing residue as a constituent element of the activating solution, together with NaOH, in geopolymerization reactions for the production of ceramic artifacts was evaluated. The results showed that the glass polishing residue can improve the properties of ceramic artifacts when used as a component of the alkaline solution under thermal curing conditions with a SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of 4.0.
CHARACTERIZATION OF MINERALS, METALS, AND MATERIALS 2022
(2022)
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)