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View article: Autogenous and Chemical Shrinkage of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Pastes
Autogenous and Chemical Shrinkage of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) Pastes Open
This study investigated the chemical and autogenous shrinkage behaviour of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) pastes incorporating calcined clays sourced from Australia, France, and India. Hydration development and microstructural evolut…
View article: Effects of biochar on hydration, strength degradation, and alkali-silica reaction in sustainable waste glass sand-based mortars
Effects of biochar on hydration, strength degradation, and alkali-silica reaction in sustainable waste glass sand-based mortars Open
View article: Thermal and mechanical properties of hempcrete with low-carbon binders: Effects of 3D distribution and orientation of hemp shivs and microstructures of hempcrete
Thermal and mechanical properties of hempcrete with low-carbon binders: Effects of 3D distribution and orientation of hemp shivs and microstructures of hempcrete Open
View article: Recommendation of RILEM TC 283-CAM: performance-based assessment of alkali-activated concrete durability using the 10 V rapid chloride permeability test
Recommendation of RILEM TC 283-CAM: performance-based assessment of alkali-activated concrete durability using the 10 V rapid chloride permeability test Open
The major barriers to the widespread adoption of alkali-activated materials by the construction industry include concerns about durability and their exclusion from current standards. The chemical reactions characterizing alkali-activated b…
View article: Low-carbon calcined clay-based binders for sustainable hempcrete
Low-carbon calcined clay-based binders for sustainable hempcrete Open
The building sector is responsible for approximately 40% of total anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and 37% of global energy consumption. Hempcrete, fabricated from industrial hemp, can offer a tremendous potential to alleviate the ca…
View article: Shrinkage and carbonation of alkali-activated calcined clay-ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) concrete
Shrinkage and carbonation of alkali-activated calcined clay-ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) concrete Open
View article: Implementing the effect of geopolymer concrete pore solution pH in the standard rapid migration test NT Build 492 protocol
Implementing the effect of geopolymer concrete pore solution pH in the standard rapid migration test NT Build 492 protocol Open
This research investigates the impact of the pore solution pH values on chloride content at the colour change boundary determined according to the standard rapid migration test (NT Build 492), with a focus on alkali-activated materials, so…
View article: Application of Waste Glass Powder for Sustainable Concrete: Design, Performance, Perspective
Application of Waste Glass Powder for Sustainable Concrete: Design, Performance, Perspective Open
Waste glass (WG) is a solid waste with increasing reserves, and its disposal has become a global issue. The application of WG in the construction industry is one of the promising pathways for recycling WG while reducing high-cost WG landfi…
View article: Effect of calcined clay reactivity on the risk of restrained shrinkage‐induced early‐age concrete cracking
Effect of calcined clay reactivity on the risk of restrained shrinkage‐induced early‐age concrete cracking Open
A combination of limestone and calcined clay has emerged as a promising supplementary cementitious material due to its abundant availability to replace traditional supplementary cementitious materials such as fly ash or ground‐granulated b…
View article: The effect of calcined clay reactivity on the mechanical properties and chloride diffusion resistance of alkali-activated calcined clay-GGBFS concrete
The effect of calcined clay reactivity on the mechanical properties and chloride diffusion resistance of alkali-activated calcined clay-GGBFS concrete Open
View article: Investigating Australian Calcined Clays as Supplementary Cementitious Materials
Investigating Australian Calcined Clays as Supplementary Cementitious Materials Open
Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) has become a highlighted research topic over the past decade. Through various research, LC3 demonstrated the capability to supplement portions of cement, highlighting the possibility to decrease CO2 emi…
View article: The Thermal, Hygric and Acoustic Insulation Potential of Cast in Place and Prefabricated Hempcrete Buildings
The Thermal, Hygric and Acoustic Insulation Potential of Cast in Place and Prefabricated Hempcrete Buildings Open
View article: A Numerical Study of Serviceability of Conventionaland Low Calcium Fly Ash Geopolymer Concrete Beams Coupling Concrete Damage, Compressive Creep and Shrinkage Effects
A Numerical Study of Serviceability of Conventionaland Low Calcium Fly Ash Geopolymer Concrete Beams Coupling Concrete Damage, Compressive Creep and Shrinkage Effects Open
View article: Influence of Crystalline Admixtures on the Durability of Uncracked Concrete in Chloride Environments
Influence of Crystalline Admixtures on the Durability of Uncracked Concrete in Chloride Environments Open
View article: Durability of biochar-cementitious composites incorporating crystalline admixture in chloride and sulphate environments
Durability of biochar-cementitious composites incorporating crystalline admixture in chloride and sulphate environments Open
View article: Self-healing efficiency of sustainable biochar-cement composites incorporating crystalline admixtures
Self-healing efficiency of sustainable biochar-cement composites incorporating crystalline admixtures Open
View article: Self-healing of biochar-cement composites with crystalline admixture exposed to sulphate solution and simulated seawater
Self-healing of biochar-cement composites with crystalline admixture exposed to sulphate solution and simulated seawater Open
View article: Correction: Standardisation of low clinker cements containing calcined clay and limestone: a review by RILEM TC-282 CCL
Correction: Standardisation of low clinker cements containing calcined clay and limestone: a review by RILEM TC-282 CCL Open
View article: Electro-chemo-physical analysis for long-term reinforcement corrosion within the reactive system of concrete
Electro-chemo-physical analysis for long-term reinforcement corrosion within the reactive system of concrete Open
View article: Effects of mix composition on the mechanical, physical and durability properties of alkali-activated calcined clay/slag concrete cured under ambient condition
Effects of mix composition on the mechanical, physical and durability properties of alkali-activated calcined clay/slag concrete cured under ambient condition Open
View article: Detailed characterisation of hemp and hempcrete pore structures: Effects on thermal and acoustic properties
Detailed characterisation of hemp and hempcrete pore structures: Effects on thermal and acoustic properties Open
Lightweight porous composites have been widely explored to improve their acoustic and thermal performances. Hempcrete can serve as thermal insulating or soundproofing material by utilising its high porosity. However, the rigorous correlati…
View article: A New Performance-Based Test for Assessing Chloride-Induced Reinforcement Corrosion Resistance of Geopolymer Mortars
A New Performance-Based Test for Assessing Chloride-Induced Reinforcement Corrosion Resistance of Geopolymer Mortars Open
The widespread adoption of geopolymer concretes in the industry has been slow, mainly due to concerns over their long-term performance and durability. One of the main causes of concrete structures’ deterioration is chloride-induced corrosi…
View article: A Performance-Based Test for Mitigating the Risk of Geopolymer Concrete Surface Efflorescence Due to Alkali Leaching
A Performance-Based Test for Mitigating the Risk of Geopolymer Concrete Surface Efflorescence Due to Alkali Leaching Open
Geopolymer concretes are considered to be a potential sustainable, low-embodied carbon alternative for Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete. Alkali leaching is considered to be a major esthetic concern for Na-silicate-based geopolymers …
View article: Performance of cementitious systems containing calcined clay in a chloride-rich environment: a review by TC-282 CCL
Performance of cementitious systems containing calcined clay in a chloride-rich environment: a review by TC-282 CCL Open
In this review by TC- 282 CCL, a comprehensive examination of various facets of chloride ingress in calcined clay-based concrete in aggressive chloride-rich environments is presented due to its significance in making reinforced concrete st…
View article: Correction: Thermal Cracking in High Volume of Fly Ash and GGBFS Concrete
Correction: Thermal Cracking in High Volume of Fly Ash and GGBFS Concrete Open
View article: Effect of crystalline admixtures on shrinkage and alkali-silica reaction of biochar-cementitious composites
Effect of crystalline admixtures on shrinkage and alkali-silica reaction of biochar-cementitious composites Open
This study investigated effects of crystalline admixture (CA) on shrinkage and alkali-silica reaction behaviours of biochar-cementitious composites. Addition of 1–1.5 wt% superabsorbent polymer (SAP) completely mitigated autogenous shrinka…
View article: Hydrothermal synthesis of sodium silicate from rice husk ash: Effect of synthesis on silicate structure and transport properties of alkali-activated concrete
Hydrothermal synthesis of sodium silicate from rice husk ash: Effect of synthesis on silicate structure and transport properties of alkali-activated concrete Open
Alkali-activated materials (AAMs) are increasingly being researched to reduce the reliance on conventional cements as building materials. However, expensive and energy-intensive alkaline activators curtail the usage of AAMs. Waste-derived …
View article: Thermal Cracking in High Volume of Fly Ash and GGBFS Concrete
Thermal Cracking in High Volume of Fly Ash and GGBFS Concrete Open
Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) such as fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) are found to control the maximum temperature and the accompanying thermal gradients effectively. However, SCMs also lead to low ea…
View article: Correction: Standardisation of low clinker cements containing calcined clay and limestone: a review by RILEM TC-282 CCL
Correction: Standardisation of low clinker cements containing calcined clay and limestone: a review by RILEM TC-282 CCL Open
View article: A comprehensive review on self-healing cementitious composites with crystalline admixtures: Design, performance and application
A comprehensive review on self-healing cementitious composites with crystalline admixtures: Design, performance and application Open
Crystalline admixture (CA) has garnered attention as a promising self-healing agent for cementitious composites. This paper aims to provide a compressive review on the effects of CA on the self-healing behaviours and durability properties …