Abstract: Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) can serve as effective internal curing agents in alkali-activated slag (AAS) systems, mitigating the risk of cracking. However, the influence of SAPs on the properties and microstructure of ...

Abstract: The low degree of hydration of fly ash (FA) and slag (BFS) particles in high-volume FA and BFS concrete offers the possibility to activate the unreacted particles upon crack formation to close the crack. In this paper, a ...

Abstract: This study aims to examine the use of concrete sludge from water treatment installations of ready-mixed concrete plants as an alternative raw material for portland clinker kilns, and to enumerate possible limitations. By ...

Abstract: A completely recyclable concrete (CRC) is designed to have a chemical composition equivalent to the one of general raw materials for cement production. By doing so, this CRC can be used at the end of its service life in ...

Abstract: The exploration of biodeposition treatment for the surface consolidation of natural stones is limited by thus-far used study-specific treatment conditions. This study explores the surface consolidation performance of ...