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View article: RETRACTED: Mohammadhosseini et al. Towards Sustainable Concrete Composites through Waste Valorisation of Plastic Food Trays as Low-Cost Fibrous Materials. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2073
RETRACTED: Mohammadhosseini et al. Towards Sustainable Concrete Composites through Waste Valorisation of Plastic Food Trays as Low-Cost Fibrous Materials. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2073 Open
The journal retracts the article “Towards Sustainable Concrete Composites through Waste Valorisation of Plastic Food Trays as Low-Cost Fibrous Materials” [...]
View article: RETRACTED: Alrshoudi et al. Sustainable Use of Waste Polypropylene Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash in the Production of Novel Prepacked Aggregate Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. Sustainability 2020, 12, 4871
RETRACTED: Alrshoudi et al. Sustainable Use of Waste Polypropylene Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash in the Production of Novel Prepacked Aggregate Fiber-Reinforced Concrete. Sustainability 2020, 12, 4871 Open
Our journal, Sustainability, retracts the article “Sustainable Use of Waste Polypropylene Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash in the Production of Novel Prepacked Aggregate Fiber-Reinforced Concrete” [...]
View article: A scientometric review on the utilization of copper slag as a substitute constituent of ordinary Portland cement concrete
A scientometric review on the utilization of copper slag as a substitute constituent of ordinary Portland cement concrete Open
This article presents a scientometric review on the utilization of copper slag (CS) as a substitute constituent in ordinary Portland cement concrete, with a greater focus on analyzing CS as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM). The …
View article: Retraction Note: Performance evaluation of green mortar comprising ceramic waste as cement and fine aggregates replacement
Retraction Note: Performance evaluation of green mortar comprising ceramic waste as cement and fine aggregates replacement Open
View article: Exploring the feasibility of utilizing high plastic clays as an alternative material to bentonite clay in the production of ceramic tile: Advancing towards efficient life cycle cost
Exploring the feasibility of utilizing high plastic clays as an alternative material to bentonite clay in the production of ceramic tile: Advancing towards efficient life cycle cost Open
The environmental challenges and high cost of raw materials (i.e., bentonite clays) for the production of ceramic tiles raise concerns for the ceramic industry to look for alternative materials. Therefore, the current research aimed at exp…
View article: Predicting the properties of concrete incorporating graphene nano platelets by experimental and machine learning approaches
Predicting the properties of concrete incorporating graphene nano platelets by experimental and machine learning approaches Open
Modern infrastructure requirements necessitate structural components with improved durability and strength properties. The incorporation of nanomaterials (NMs) into concrete emerges as a viable strategy to enhance both the durability and s…
View article: RETRACTED: Alyousef et al. Durability Enhancement of Sustainable Concrete Composites Comprising Waste Metalized Film Food Packaging Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash. Sustainability 2022, 14, 5253
RETRACTED: Alyousef et al. Durability Enhancement of Sustainable Concrete Composites Comprising Waste Metalized Film Food Packaging Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash. Sustainability 2022, 14, 5253 Open
The Journal retracts the article “Durability Enhancement of Sustainable Concrete Composites Comprising Waste Metalized Film Food Packaging Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash” [...]
View article: Forecasting the strength characteristics of concrete incorporating waste foundry sand using advance machine algorithms including deep learning
Forecasting the strength characteristics of concrete incorporating waste foundry sand using advance machine algorithms including deep learning Open
The incorporation of waste foundry sand (WFS) into concrete has been recognized as a sustainable approach to improve the strength properties of waste foundry sand concrete (WFSC). However, machine learning (ML) techniques are still necessa…
View article: Machine learning-driven predictive models for compressive strength of steel fiber reinforced concrete subjected to high temperatures
Machine learning-driven predictive models for compressive strength of steel fiber reinforced concrete subjected to high temperatures Open
Steel-fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC) has emerged as a viable and efficient substitute for traditional concrete in the construction industry. By incorporating steel fibers into the concrete mixture, SFRC offers enhanced crack resistance, …
View article: Forecasting the self-healing capacity of engineered cementitious composites using bagging regressor and stacking regressor
Forecasting the self-healing capacity of engineered cementitious composites using bagging regressor and stacking regressor Open
Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is a unique product that can significantly contribute to self-healing when continuously hydrated. To measure its self-healing capacity, it is necessary to evaluate the crack-width once the healing pr…
View article: Potential of waste woven polypropylene fiber and textile mesh for production of gypsum-based composite
Potential of waste woven polypropylene fiber and textile mesh for production of gypsum-based composite Open
The huge production of woven polypropylene bags has led to an increase generation of plastic waste. The recycling of waste woven polypropylene bags and textiles in construction applications can be a viable option. Therefore, an attempt has…
View article: Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques
Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques Open
View article: Predicting ultra-high-performance concrete compressive strength using gene expression programming method
Predicting ultra-high-performance concrete compressive strength using gene expression programming method Open
There have been extensive experimental studies available on the composition and characteristics of Ultra-High-Performance concrete (UHPC). However, the relation between UHPC characteristics and mixture content, on the other hand, is extrem…
View article: Characterization of high-performance concrete using limestone powder and supplementary fillers in binary and ternary blends under different curing regimes
Characterization of high-performance concrete using limestone powder and supplementary fillers in binary and ternary blends under different curing regimes Open
Although the dumping of waste generated by industries in the environment poses a hazard, it is feasible to use waste and unused materials to manufacture high-performance concrete. By recycling these wastes in binary and ternary blends, sus…
View article: Promoting the green Construction: Scientometric review on the mechanical and structural performance of geopolymer concrete
Promoting the green Construction: Scientometric review on the mechanical and structural performance of geopolymer concrete Open
Infrastructure is the basic human need in this modern world; however, the development of infrastructure is also associated with some detrimental impacts to the global environment. This is because of the use of some environment un-friendly …
View article: Forecasting compressive strength and electrical resistivity of graphite based nano-composites using novel artificial intelligence techniques
Forecasting compressive strength and electrical resistivity of graphite based nano-composites using novel artificial intelligence techniques Open
To produce highly effective electrically conductive cementitious composites and advance non-destructive structural-health monitoring techniques, graphite-based nanomaterials (GrNs) are viable conductive fillers. A comprehensive database wa…
View article: Physio-Chemical Characterization of Waste Coal Bottom Ash and Coal Fly Ash for Potential Use in the Construction Industry: A Step Towards Waste Elimination and a Cleaner Environment
Physio-Chemical Characterization of Waste Coal Bottom Ash and Coal Fly Ash for Potential Use in the Construction Industry: A Step Towards Waste Elimination and a Cleaner Environment Open
View article: Modeling the capacity of engineered cementitious composites for self-healing using AI-based ensemble techniques
Modeling the capacity of engineered cementitious composites for self-healing using AI-based ensemble techniques Open
Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is a special material that, when continuously hydrated, can considerably aid in self-healing. It is necessary to look at the capacity of ECC for self-healing – as measured by crack-widthafter (CWA) –…
View article: RETRACTED: Durability Enhancement of Sustainable Concrete Composites Comprising Waste Metalized Film Food Packaging Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash
RETRACTED: Durability Enhancement of Sustainable Concrete Composites Comprising Waste Metalized Film Food Packaging Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash Open
The utilization of waste materials in sustainable and green concrete manufacturing is particularly appealing because of the low cost of waste resources, the saving of landfill space, and the development and enhancement of concrete qualitie…
View article: Development of Ductile and Durable High Strength Concrete (HSC) through Interactive Incorporation of Coir Waste and Silica Fume
Development of Ductile and Durable High Strength Concrete (HSC) through Interactive Incorporation of Coir Waste and Silica Fume Open
The issue of brittleness and low post-peak load energy associated with the plain HSC led to the development of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) by using discrete fiber filaments in the plain matrix. Due to the high environmental impact of i…
View article: A Review of the Combined Effect of Fibers and Nano Materials on the Technical Performance of Mortar and Concrete
A Review of the Combined Effect of Fibers and Nano Materials on the Technical Performance of Mortar and Concrete Open
Nowadays, both nanomaterials and fibers have tremendous application in various industries, and they are a significant research area in the construction industry particularly. Thus, it is critical to have a comprehensive review to show the …
View article: Correction: Siddika et al. Waste Glass in Cement and Geopolymer Concretes: A Review on Durability and Challenges. Polymers 2021, 13, 2071
Correction: Siddika et al. Waste Glass in Cement and Geopolymer Concretes: A Review on Durability and Challenges. Polymers 2021, 13, 2071 Open
The authors wish to make the following corrections to this paper [...]
View article: Heat-Induced Spalling of Concrete: A Review of the Influencing Factors and Their Importance to the Phenomenon
Heat-Induced Spalling of Concrete: A Review of the Influencing Factors and Their Importance to the Phenomenon Open
Heat-induced spalling in concrete is a problem that has been the subject of intense debate. The research community has, despite all the effort invested in this problem, few certain and definitive answers regarding the causes of and the way…
View article: An Integrated Approach to Using Sheep Wool as a Fibrous Material for Enhancing Strength and Transport Properties of Concrete Composites
An Integrated Approach to Using Sheep Wool as a Fibrous Material for Enhancing Strength and Transport Properties of Concrete Composites Open
An important goal to achieve sustainable development is to use raw materials that are easily recyclable and renewable, locally available, and eco-friendly. Sheep wool, composed of 60% animal protein fibers, 10% fat, 15% moisture, 10% sheep…
View article: Enhanced Acoustic Properties of a Novel Prepacked Aggregates Concrete Reinforced with Waste Polypropylene Fibers
Enhanced Acoustic Properties of a Novel Prepacked Aggregates Concrete Reinforced with Waste Polypropylene Fibers Open
This research aimed to investigate the performance of prepacked aggregates fiber-reinforced concrete (PAFRC) with adequate acoustic characteristics for various applications. PAFRC is a newly developed concrete made by arranging and packing…
View article: Effects of Sulfate and Sulfuric Acid on Efficiency of Geopolymers as Concrete Repair Materials
Effects of Sulfate and Sulfuric Acid on Efficiency of Geopolymers as Concrete Repair Materials Open
Various geopolymer mortars (GPMs) as concrete repairing materials have become effective owing to their eco-friendly properties. Geopolymer binders designed from agricultural and industrial wastes display interesting and useful mechanical p…
View article: Enduring performance of alkali-activated mortars with metakaolin as granulated blast furnace slag replacement
Enduring performance of alkali-activated mortars with metakaolin as granulated blast furnace slag replacement Open
In the construction industries worldwide, improving the materials durability and achieving sustainability are the main goal. Owing to their excellent strength performance various alkali-activated binders can be one of the alternative solut…
View article: Evaluation of Mechanical and Permeability Characteristics of Microfiber-Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Different Potential Waste Mineral Admixtures
Evaluation of Mechanical and Permeability Characteristics of Microfiber-Reinforced Recycled Aggregate Concrete with Different Potential Waste Mineral Admixtures Open
Plain recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) struggles with issues of inferior mechanical strength and durability compared to equivalent natural aggregate concrete (NAC). The durability issues of RAC can be resolved by using mineral admixtures.…
View article: Consolidated effect of fiber-reinforcement and concrete strength class on mechanical performance, economy and footprint of concrete for pavement use
Consolidated effect of fiber-reinforcement and concrete strength class on mechanical performance, economy and footprint of concrete for pavement use Open
The advancement in the tensile strength and ductility of plain concrete can minimize the quantity of materials required per unit strength to build eco-friendly structures. This paper compares the compressive and flexural behavior of differ…
View article: Performance Evaluation of Sustainable Concrete Comprising Waste Polypropylene Food Tray Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash Exposed to Sulfate and Acid Attacks
Performance Evaluation of Sustainable Concrete Comprising Waste Polypropylene Food Tray Fibers and Palm Oil Fuel Ash Exposed to Sulfate and Acid Attacks Open
Sulfate and acid attacks cause material degradation, which is a severe durability concern for cementitious materials. The performance of concrete composites comprising waste plastic food trays (WPFTs) as low-cost fibers and palm oil fuel a…