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3D micro-CT driven fibre orientation–confinement correlation model for ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) 超高性能混凝土（UHPC）三维微ct驱动纤维取向-约束相关模型

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-22 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106081

Shack Yee Hiew , Keat Bin Teoh , Sudharshan N. Raman , Chung-Chan Hung , Doo-Yeol Yoo , Kuo-Wei Wen , Daniel Kong , Yen Lei Voo

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Time dependence of corrosion resistance in belitic calcium sulfoaluminate (BCSA) cement concrete 贝氏岩型硫铝酸钙（BCSA）水泥混凝土耐蚀性的时间依赖性

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106099

Tayyab Adnan , Éric P. Bescher , Robert J. Thomas

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Effect of TiO2/montmorillonite on the photocatalytic and mechanical properties of cementitious materials TiO2/蒙脱土对胶凝材料光催化性能和力学性能的影响

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106098

Junjie Zhang , Yuzhe Li , Hongbo Tan

{"title":"Effect of TiO2/montmorillonite on the photocatalytic and mechanical properties of cementitious materials","authors":"Junjie Zhang , Yuzhe Li , Hongbo Tan","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106098","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106098","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The poor dispersion of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> adversely affects the photocatalytic performance of photocatalytic cementitious materials (PCMs). In this study, a supported composite photocatalyst TiO<sub>2</sub>/montmorillonite (TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt) was employed to prepare PCMs, aiming to improve the dispersion behavior of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub>. The impact of TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt on the photocatalytic and mechanical properties of cementitious materials was also evaluated. The dispersion state of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> was assessed through changes in particle size and zeta potential. The hydration process of PCMs was analyzed using hydration heat, X-ray diffractometer (XRD), and <sup>29</sup>Si-nuclear magnetic resonance (<sup>29</sup>Si-NMR), while the microstructure was examined by scanning electron microscope (SEM) and mercury intrusion porosimeter (MIP). Results indicated that, compared to TiO<sub>2</sub>-PCMs (P25-PCMs), the methylene blue (MB)/NO removal capacity of TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt-PCMs was promoted, attributed to the improved dispersion state of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> in cementitious materials. It was observed that TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt exhibited significant agglomeration in the cementitious liquid phase due to the strong electrostatic attraction of calcium ions. However, the presence of PCE effectively mitigated this agglomeration through complexation and spatial site resistance effects. Additionally, the compressive strength of cementitious materials was significantly enhanced with the addition of TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt. The nucleation effect of nanoparticles in TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt shortened the induction period and accelerated hydrate formation. Furthermore, the excellent filling effect of TiO<sub>2</sub>/Mt reduced the porosity. This research provides valuable insights into achieving uniform dispersion of nano-TiO<sub>2</sub> in cementitious materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"161 ","pages":"Article 106098"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143853347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Characterization and analysis of the self-healing behavior of alkali-activated slag mortar 碱活化矿渣砂浆自愈性能的表征与分析

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-20 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106097

Yanshuai Wang , Hao Ye , Rongxin Peng , Xiangping Xian , Shuxian Hong

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Insights on solid CO2 mixing method for hybrid alkaline cement (HAC): performance, sustainability, and experimental system improvement 混合碱性水泥（HAC）固体二氧化碳混合方法的见解：性能、可持续性和实验系统改进

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106096

Yi-Sheng Wang , Runsheng Lin , Xiao-Yong Wang

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Insight into the boundary flow resistance of high-workable concrete in different states: placing and pumping 高工作性混凝土不同浇筑和泵送状态下的边界流动阻力分析

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106094

Shijun Yuan , Zhisong Xu , Tengfei Feng , Jiaping Liu

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Effect of inertia and test approach on the high-strain-rate tensile behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete 惯性和试验方法对钢纤维混凝土高应变速率拉伸性能的影响

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106095

Mohammad Bakhshi, Isabel B. Valente, Honeyeh Ramezansefat, Joaquim A.O. Barros

{"title":"Effect of inertia and test approach on the high-strain-rate tensile behavior of steel fiber reinforced concrete","authors":"Mohammad Bakhshi, Isabel B. Valente, Honeyeh Ramezansefat, Joaquim A.O. Barros","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106095","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106095","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High strain rate loadings lead to fundamental modifications in the tensile stress-strain response of steel fiber-reinforced concrete (SFRC). These modifications include higher tensile strength and corresponding strain and fracture energy. This paper investigates the effect of strain rate on the tensile behavior of SFRC, covering ranges from quasi-static (10<sup>−6</sup> to 10<sup>−1</sup> s<sup>−1</sup>) to impact (10–50 s<sup>−1</sup>). For this purpose, an instrumented drop-weight test setup was developed. The instrumentation includes a high-speed response data acquisition, a high-speed video camera, two fast response load cells, one clip gauge, and two strain gauges. Axial and transversal inertia effects were considered during the impact process to reach the real tensile behavior of SFRC. The effects of strain rate on the stress–strain and stress versus cracking opening displacement relations, tensile strength, and fracture energy of SFRC are obtained and discussed in both quasi-static and impact ranges. Novel models are proposed for predicting the strain rate effect on the tensile strength and fracture energy of SFRC, considering the type of tensile load applied. The models proposed in the current study are compared with the experimental results obtained within this research and those available in other studies. The findings demonstrate that incorporating the influence of inertia and employing the proposed models for the testing approach markedly enhances the accuracy in predicting the dynamic tensile behavior of SFRC.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"161 ","pages":"Article 106095"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143837121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effect of mix design factors on the self-stress-sensing behavior of metakaolin-based geopolymer 配合比设计因素对偏高岭土聚合物自应力感知行为的影响

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106093

Krishnan U. Ambikakumari Sanalkumar, En-Hua Yang

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Low-velocity impact behavior of functionally graded cement-based composites: Combining SFRC, UHPC and textile-reinforced UHPC 功能级配水泥基复合材料的低速冲击性能：结合SFRC、UHPC和纺织增强UHPC

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106079

Júlio Jorge Braga de Carvalho Nunes , Felipe Rodrigues de Souza , Pablo Augusto Krahl , Rebecca Mansur de Castro Silva , Pâmela Pires de Paula , Flávio de Andrade Silva

{"title":"Low-velocity impact behavior of functionally graded cement-based composites: Combining SFRC, UHPC and textile-reinforced UHPC","authors":"Júlio Jorge Braga de Carvalho Nunes , Felipe Rodrigues de Souza , Pablo Augusto Krahl , Rebecca Mansur de Castro Silva , Pâmela Pires de Paula , Flávio de Andrade Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106079","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106079","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Functionally graded cement-based materials can be designed to exhibit high energy dissipation capacity by applying materials in specific positions according to the loading protocol. A layer of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) combined with carbon textiles positioned in the most critical zone is a promising solution to improve the behavior of cement-based composites against impact, which has not yet been fully clarified. This study presents a novel two-layer composite approach, combining Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) with UHPC and carbon textiles, tested under drop weight impact. Three different energy levels were investigated: 112.8, 225.6, and 338.4 J. The UHPC thin layers were reinforced with smooth or steel hooked end fibers, and a group was combined with Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC). SFRC and UHPC were cast simultaneously, improving the bond between the matrices. The results highlight that SFRC + UHPC with steel hooked fibers have better impact performance than SFRC + UHPC with smooth fibers, exhibiting better crack opening control, higher impact resistance, and lower deflection. Additionally, the same trend was observed when the UHPC layer was reinforced with TRC, which demonstrated a significant reduction in residual displacements and crack openings, as well as improved energy absorption capacity, with increases of up to 370% compared to conventional specimens, highlighting their potential for high-impact applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"161 ","pages":"Article 106079"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143827213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Nano- and micro-characterisation on the heterogeneity of ITZs in recycled lump concrete 再生块状混凝土中ITZs非均质性的纳微表征

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Cement & concrete composites Pub Date : 2025-04-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106078

Hanbing Zhao , Yixiang Gan , Fulin Qu , Zhuo Tang , Shuhua Peng , Yangqiao Chen , Wengui Li

{"title":"Nano- and micro-characterisation on the heterogeneity of ITZs in recycled lump concrete","authors":"Hanbing Zhao , Yixiang Gan , Fulin Qu , Zhuo Tang , Shuhua Peng , Yangqiao Chen , Wengui Li","doi":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106078","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2025.106078","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Recycled lump concrete (RLC) is a new sustainable construction material for filling large-sized demolished concrete lump (DCL) piles with fresh mortar or concrete. Due to the differences from conventional concrete casting technology, the heterogeneity and cohesion performance of the interfacial transition zones (ITZs) require further investigation. In this study, two types of self-compacting mortar (SCPM) were designed using blends of cement, recycled sand/recycled powder (RS/RP), and fly ash as raw materials. The filling performance of the SCPM was evaluated based on the microstructure, micromechanical properties and phase distribution within the ITZs and the adjacent matrix surrounding DCLs. Both types of SCPM effectively fill the gaps between DCLs, observed in the appearance of specimens. However, the bonding strength of bottom and oblique bottom ITZs of RLC prepared by SCPM without fly ash and superplasticizer was poor, making it impossible to produce ITZ samples from these two locations successfully. The heterogeneity and cohesion strength of the ITZs surrounding the DCLs depends on the distribution of pores and grains. Grains, including RP and fly ash, accumulated at the top and oblique top sides of the DCL due to sedimentation. Fly ash and RP effectively promoted the healing of micro-pores and cracks around DCLs but had a limited effect on pores and cracks with an average equivalent diameter greater than 1 μm. In summary, the ITZs at the top and oblique top sides of the DCLs had a denser microstructure and better bonding performance than those at other locations around the DCLs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9865,"journal":{"name":"Cement & concrete composites","volume":"161 ","pages":"Article 106078"},"PeriodicalIF":10.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143823025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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