Rheological concepts and methods used in concrete incorporate the deformation of hardened cement paste, the handling and placement of newly mixed concrete, and the characteristics of its component elements, particularly concrete and slurries.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
28 Jun 2022
Studies of the rheology of fresh cement paste can aid in the development of novel concrete products with high water reduction, improved workability, and improved mechanical properties. The effect of silica fume on the rheology of cementitious paste over time in the combination of two kinds of superplasticizers was investigated in a study in the journal Materials Today: Proceedings.
By Skyla Baily
14 Jun 2022
This study in the journal Buildings compares the suggested method to refined finite element model analysis and simplified model analysis and recommends a method for the rapid prediction of seismic damage to urban buildings utilizing low-LOD information.
The most intuitive spatial aspect of urbanization is that man-made space replaces natural space, resulting in an urban heat island that threatens human thermal comfort, health, and energy usage. Several investigations have examined the impact of urban vegetation coverage on the thermal environment, but the issue of how that impact will affect urban energy consumption needs has been overlooked.
The inclusion of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fiber in concrete improves its toughness significantly, according to previous research. The mechanical and thermal performance of polyvinyl alcohol fiber reinforced cement composites (GPCC) were examined in a recent study in the journal Buildings. This study lays the groundwork for future research into the use of GPCC and proposes a mixed proportion that is optimal.
The use of recycled materials and seawater sea-sand concrete (SSC) in building has increased in recent decades due to a scarcity of raw materials. Because seawater and sea sand are plentiful marine resources, they have social, economic, and environmental advantages. This is discussed in research in the journal Buildings.
Analysts have calculated that utilizing wood in 80% of new residential building projects in Europe alone would absorb 55 million tons of carbon dioxide (CO2). This would effectively halve the CO2 annual emissions caused by the construction industry in Europe.
By Ben Pilkington
22 Jun 2022
Researchers in Italy have recently developed a moss-building skin that can contribute to urban greening at scale and within tight town budgets.
By Ben Pilkington
21 Jun 2022
At present, ceramic waste use is limited in the construction industry due to a lack of understanding. In fact, ceramic waste matches or can improve the performance of other common aggregates used for concrete.
By Ben Pilkington
13 Jun 2022
This World Environment Day the theme is #OnlyOneEarth. As the climate crisis looms, sectors are constantly striving to produce new advancements to make themselves more sustainable and circular.
By Skyla Baily
5 Jun 2022