Abstract: This research was conducted to understand the effects of curing compounds and their application methods on concrete properties. In the research, three different curing compounds were selected and applied to lab and field ...

Abstract: Activation methods and their effects on strength development of nonclinker cements made with 50% cement kiln dust (CKD) and 50% Class F fly ash (FA) were investigated. These activation methods included (1) ball mill ...

Abstract: Shrinkage behavior and fracture properties of five semiflowable self-consolidating concrete (SFSCC) mixes are studied, and their results are compared with those of conventional pavement concrete. In the study, prism tests ...

Abstract: This paper describes a new model using Finite Element Modeling Laboratory (FEMLAB). The model can be used to predict pavement strength development and consequently the pavement joint-sawing and opening times. The strength ...

Abstract: Thermal conductivity, k, is one of the key factors that control heat transfer in concrete. This paper presents the results of an experimental study conducted to analyze the effects of modern concrete materials, such as ...

Abstract: The friction at the steel pipe–flowing concrete interface plays an important role in concrete pumpability. To reduce the friction or improve pumpability, in this paper, various ultrafine powders (nanoclay, nano-CaCO3, and ...

Abstract: Concrete face rockfill dam (CFRD) is a commonly used and cost-effective type of dams. However, random cracks are often seen in the face slab concrete (FSC) of a CFRD during construction, largely due to the shrinkage caused ...

Abstract: Engineered cementitious composites (ECCs), which have a strain-hardening behavior under tension, is widely used for repairing and retrofitting reinforced concrete structures. In such applications, the performance of the ...

Abstract: Phase change material (PCM) is a strategic choice for storing energy and regulating the building temperature. It has been successfully integrated into cement-based materials, significantly affecting mechanical properties. ...

Abstract: Portland cement pervious concrete (PCPC) has been increasingly used in concrete pavements during recent years. In addition to strength and permeability, abrasion durability is another important property of PCPC. In this ...