Case Studies in Construction Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
18, P. e01721 - e01721
Published: Dec. 5, 2022
This
research
investigates
the
effect
of
using
nano
agriculture
waste
as
a
partial
substitute
to
solve
increased
climatic
concerns
in
addition
producing
modern
ultra-high-performance
fiber
reinforced
self-compacting
concrete
(UHPFC-SCC).
Three
types
materials
have
been
incorporated,
namely
sugar
cane
bagasse
ash
(NSCBA),
cotton
stalk
(NCSA),
and
rice
straw
(NRSA)
with
dosages
1%,
2%,
3%,
respectively.
Fresh
properties
investigated
via
flow
V-funnel
tests
while
compressive
strength
was
evaluated
up
90
days.
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD)
analysis,
Raman
spectroscopy
analysis
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
alongside
energy
dispersive
(EDS)
performed
compliment
data.
Finally,
electrochemical
measurements
including
linear
polarization
(LPR),
open
circuit
potential
(OCP)
impedance
were
at
normal
accelerated
corrosion
conditions
on
HSS
(high
steel
Gr
60).
Results
demonstrate
that
improved
range
18%−
21%
between
28
days
3%
NSCBA,
NRSA
or
1%
NCSA.
is
attributed
facts
optimum
dosage
wastes
results
densification
UHPFC-SCC
matrix
magnitude
depended
intertwining
high
Ca/Si
molar
content
3.14–7.1
compared
0.52
observed
control
mix
(EDS
analysis).
Further,
revealed
charge
transfer
resistance
bulk
interface
well
retarded
electrons
anode
cathode
sites
consequently
limited
propagation
corrosion.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(22), P. 8093 - 8093
Published: Nov. 15, 2022
In
this
study,
ground
glass
powder
and
crushed
waste
were
used
to
replace
coarse
fine
aggregates.
Within
the
scope
of
aggregate
(FA)
(CA)
changed
separately
with
proportions
10%,
20%,
40%,
50%.
According
mechanical
test,
including
compression,
splitting
tensile,
flexural
tests,
creates
a
better
pozzolanic
effect
increases
strength,
while
particles
tend
decrease
strength
when
they
are
swapped
As
observed
in
tensile
noteworthy
progress
concrete
was
achieved
by
14%,
as
fractional
replacement
for
aggregate.
samples
where
CA,
tended
decrease.
It
noticed
that
adding
at
50%
FA
swapped,
increase
3.2%,
6.3%,
11.1%,
4.8%,
respectively,
amount
reference
one
(6.3
MPa).
Scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM)
analysis
consequences
also
confirm
obtained
from
experimental
study.
While
it
is
seen
provides
bonding
cement
its
has
positive
on
consequences,
voids
formed
large
pieces
affects
negatively.
Furthermore,
simple
equations
using
existing
data
literature
current
study
developed
predict
properties
recycled
practical
applications.
Based
findings
our
20%
CA
recommended.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 7513 - 7513
Published: Oct. 26, 2022
In
this
study,
the
effect
of
waste
glass
on
mechanical
properties
concrete
was
examined
by
conducting
a
series
compressive
strength,
splitting
tensile
strength
and
flexural
tests.
According
to
aim,
powder
(WGP)
first
used
as
partial
replacement
for
cement
six
different
ratios
WGP
were
utilized
in
production:
0%,
10%,
20%,
30%,
40%,
50%.
To
examine
combined
performance,
mixed
samples
(10%,
30%)
then
prepared
replacing
cement,
fine
coarse
aggregates
with
both
crashed
particles.
Workability
slump
values
produced
amounts
determined
fresh
state
concrete,
these
compared
those
plain
concrete.
For
hardened
150
mm
×
cubic
specimens
cylindrical
diameter
100
height
200
tested
identify
glass.
Next,
three-point
bending
test
carried
out
dimensions
400
mm,
span
length
300
obtain
flexure
behavior
mixtures.
results
obtained,
20%
substitution
can
be
considered
optimum
dose.
On
other
hand,
particles,
increased
up
certain
limit
decreased
owing
poor
workability.
Thus,
10%
level,
shows
considerably
higher
better
workability
properties.
Furthermore,
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM)
analysis
performed
investigate
microstructure
composition.
Good
adhesion
observed
between
cementitious
Lastly,
practical
empirical
equations
have
been
developed
determine
Instead
an
experiment,
easily
estimated
at
design
stage
help
proposed
expressions.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 8533 - 8546
Published: May 1, 2023
The
influence
of
waste
glass
powder
(WGP)
with
fly
ash
in
certain
proportions
on
geopolymer
concrete
(GPC)
was
investigated
by
exchanging
different
molarity
and
WGP
percentages
GPC.
For
this
objective,
altered
having
10%,
20%,
30%,
40%,
the
effect
sodium
hydroxide
(NaOH)
examined.
compressive
strength
tests,
splitting
tensile
flexural
tests
were
conducted.
workability
setting
time
also
evaluated.
With
addition
WGP,
for
molarities
(M)
11,
13,
16
NaOH
reduced
an
average
17%,
67%,
respectively.
findings
showed
that
slump
values
decreased
as
increased.
Molarity
significantly
affected
time,
but
had
no
time.
Although
high
increased
capacity,
a
noticeable
negative
workability.
This
study
demonstrated
slight
capacity
Furthermore,
when
combined
effects
taken
into
account,
use
10%
M13
recommended
to
obtain
optimum
sustainable
GPC
considering
both
fresh
hardening
properties.
Scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM)
analysis
done
samples,
too.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 4752 - 4752
Published: March 7, 2023
In
order
to
achieve
a
sustainable
mix
design,
this
paper
evaluates
self-consolidating
green
concrete
(SCGC)
properties
by
experimental
tests
and
then
examines
the
design
parameters
with
an
artificial
intelligence
technique.
regard,
cement
was
partially
replaced
in
different
contents
granulated
blast
furnace
slag
(GBFS)
powder,
volcanic
fly
ash,
micro-silica.
Moreover,
fresh
hardened
were
performed
on
specimens.
Finally,
adaptive
neuro-fuzzy
inference
system
(ANFIS)
developed
identify
influencing
compressive
strength
of
For
purpose,
seven
ANFIS
models
evaluated
input
separately,
terms
optimization,
twenty-one
assigned
combinations
inputs.
Experimental
results
reported
discussed
completely,
where
represented
most
effect
binary
mixes,
powder
played
effective
role
slump
retention
among
other
replacements.
However,
combination
micro-silica
as
ternary
successfully
achieved
improvement
compared
designs.
Furthermore,
showed
that
binder
content
has
highest
governing
SCGC.
when
additive
powders,
provided
strength,
which
also
been
verified
test
results.
Developments in the Built Environment,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16, P. 100187 - 100187
Published: June 29, 2023
3D
printing
concrete
(3DPC)
is
an
innovative
construction
technique
that
enables
the
creation
of
complex
and
customized
structures.
This
technology
offers
advantages
such
as
reduced
material
waste,
faster
times,
ability
to
produce
unique
designs
with
intricate
details.
article
reviews
latest
advancements
in
3DPC
technology,
its
potential
transform
building
industries,
developments
systems,
methodologies,
materials,
applications.
The
concludes
several
parameters
mix
proportions
heavily
influence
process.
Using
waste
supplementary
cementitious
materials
(SCMs)
can
significantly
improve
3DPC's
rheology,
but
excessive
use
decrease
early
strength.
Lastly,
using
recycled
sand
reduce
flexural
stiffness
strength
printed
objects
when
loaded
from
different
directions.
also
categorizes
large-scale
technologies
into
three
primary
categories,
highlighting
need
optimize
ink
for
better
economic
environmental
outcomes
3DCP
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 5433 - 5448
Published: April 21, 2023
Shear
damage
is
a
catastrophic
failure
in
the
design
of
reinforced
concrete
structural
elements.
To
prevent
it,
effect
aluminum
wastes
on
shear
beams
was
investigated
this
study.
There
gap
scientific
field
expanding
with
aluminium
waste,
and
no
research
has
been
done
utilizing
waste
to
produce
expandable
concrete.
Moreover,
there
usage
reinforcing,
which
crucial
for
engineering
applications
especially
beams,
slabs
columns.
For
purpose,
experimental
investigations
were
performed
total
12
Reinforced
Concrete
Beams
(RCB)
different
ratio
(0,
1,
2
3
vol.%)
reinforcement
spacing
(270,
200
160
mm).
The
depth
span
chosen
as
1.6,
2.0
2.7.
RCB
simply
supported
loading
frame
subjected
four-points
bending.
As
result
tests
each
sample,
maximum
load,
stiffness,
ductility
energy
dissipation
capacity
calculated.
It
observed
that
load
Al
refuse
combined
RCBs
raises
vacancy
stirrup
reductions
compared
reference
RCBs.
Furthermore,
it
found
reduced
quantity
mixture
increased
from
0%
3%.
However,
decrease
1
vol.%
could
be
tolerated.
reason,
can
stated
(AW)
will
contribute
beam
up
1%.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25, P. 4799 - 4819
Published: June 18, 2023
In
this
study,
waste
marble
powder
(WMP)
was
used
to
replace
cement
of
concrete
in
specific
amounts.
To
accomplish
aim,
WMP
replaced
at
10%,
20%,
30%,
and
40%
the
weight,
a
reference
sample
without
(REF)
created
compare
compressive
strength,
splitting
tensile
flexural
strength.
The
replacement
weight
resulted
5.7%,
21.7%,
38.1%,
43.6%
decreases
strength
compared
with
REF.
Furthermore,
results
commonly
followed
same
trend
as
However,
led
5.3%,
8.6%,
19.4%,
26.7%
addition,
three
different
calculations,
ranging
from
simple
complex,
were
proposed
compute
mechanical
resistances
WMP.
These
calculations
for
practical
applications
validated
using
values
literature
implications
obtained
current
research.
While
based
on
REF
percentages,
complex
dependent
design
mixture,
age
samples,
percentages.
For
ANN
approach
help
coefficient
determination
(R2)
K-fold-cross
validation
method.
All
methods
provided
high
accurate
estimation
predict
properties
Based
studies,
utilizing
10%
is
recommended
obtain
optimum
benefits
considering
both
environmental
aspects.
Moreover,
scanning
electron
microscope
(SEM)
energy
dispersive
X-ray
(EDX)
analyses
then
conducted
observe
interaction
concrete.
According
SEM
analyses,
some
pores
detected
ITZ
observed
reaction
zone.
On
other
hand,
EDX
presence
manifested
by
levels
Calcium.
Journal of Materials Research and Technology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24, P. 81 - 99
Published: March 6, 2023
Using
ground
raw
perlite
through
alkali
activation
to
produce
various
construction
materials
such
as
plaster,
grouting,
and
concrete
can
provide
economic
environmental
advantages
by
reducing
Portland
cement
consumption.
It
is
aimed
cementless
pastes
mortars
based
on
the
of
standard
sand
for
this
study.
Perlite
activators
(NaOH
Na2SiO3)
were
used
binding
paste
mortar.
In
addition,
aerated
lightweight
produced
using
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
a
blowing
agent.
Thus,
aeration
mechanism
sample
was
examined,
changes
in
apparent
density,
compressive
strength,
flexural
strength
values
determined.
At
same
time,
thermal
conductivity
properties
investigated.
Geopolymers
Water/Perlite
H2O2/Perlite
ratios
produced,
their
conductivity,
contrasted.
The
experimental
finding
revealed
that
adding
0.25%
H2O2
(by
mass
perlite)
mixtures
enabled
production
with
lower
density
coefficient
without
significant
loss
ultimate
strength.
developed
geopolymer
eco-friendly
energy
efficient
solution
buildings.
Based
results,
H2O2/Perlite%
above
0.5%
water/Perlite%
45%
should
be
avoided
both
mortars.
order
obtain
optimum
results
terms
workability,
it
recommended
ratio
all
samples
percentage
40%.
Frontiers in Materials,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
9
Published: Nov. 22, 2022
In
this
research,
it
is
studied
the
crack
and
flexural
behavior
of
reinforced
concrete
beams
with
various
bottom
ash
ratios
(BARs)
considered
as
fine
aggregate
in
an
experimental
numerical
investigation.
For
purposes,
different
series
are
varying
sizes
ranging
from
0
to
25
mm.
To
supplement
concrete,
put
use
conjunction
material
0–5
mm
size
particles
replacement
for
aggregates
25%,
50%,
75%,
100%.
Experiments
were
done
investigate
how
fracture
behaviors
represented.
75%
BARs
gave
optimum
results
terms
displacement
capacity.
Increasing
BAR
100%
decrease
deflection
capacity
beam.
Also,
ANSYS
software
used
build
3D
finite
element
models
(FEMs)
compare
experiment
data.
Experimental
tests
show
exceptionally
tight
behaviors.
Following
this,
a
computer-generated
structure
made
by
running
SAP
2000,
strength
then
utilised
RC
structural
model.
Every
stage
building’s
construction
thoroughly
assessed
utilizing
multiple
types
seismic
testing,
employing
SAP2000
program,
resulting
analysis
providing
significant
findings
on
force
affects
horizontal
each
floor.
The
showed
that
weight
dramatically
decreases
number
columns
RCBs
raised
while
also
increasing
BARs.
Moreover,
magnitude
earthquake
have
effect
structures.
varies
between
close-
far-fault
earthquakes,
close-fault
stronger
than
earthquakes.
This
brings
us
second
disadvantage
which
strain
produces
severe
Besides,
was
seen
simulations
experiments
yield
tiny
cracks
very
identical
configurations.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(19), P. 12660 - 12660
Published: Oct. 5, 2022
In
this
study,
the
impacts
of
different
proportions
tension
reinforcement
and
waste
lathe
scraps
on
failure
bending
behavior
reinforced
concrete
beams
(RCBs)
are
clearly
detected
considering
empirical
tests.
Firstly,
material
strength
consistency
test
then
½
scaled
beam
have
been
carried
out.
For
purpose,
a
total
12
specimens
were
produced
in
laboratory
tested
to
examine
mechanism
under
flexure.
Two
variables
selected
creating
text
matrix.
These
longitudinal
ratio
(three
level)
volumetric
(four
level:
0%,
1%,
2%
3%).
The
simply
supported
subjected
two-point
test.
To
prevent
shear
failure,
sufficient
stirrups
used.
Thus,
change
was
observed
during
each
With
addition
3%
scraps,
compressive
escalated
by
11.2%,
21.7%
32.5%,
respectively,
compared
without
waste.
According
slump
results,
as
proportion
mixture
is
increased,
diminishes.
Apart
from
tests,
following
results
obtained
tests
performed
beams.
It
that
with
waste,
mechanical
features
improved.
had
RCBs.
While
there
no
significant
stiffness
strength,
ductility
increased
considerably