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Development of Thin Joint Masonry Using Recycled Mortar for Sustainability
Rapid expansion in the construction industry results in higher demand for natural resources, namely river sand, stone aggregate, etc., used in...
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Effect of silica on the properties of red mud based geopolymer mortar for synthesis of sustainable bricks
The use of sodium silicate solution for geopolymerisation has heavy impact on the environment and its cost of production is also high. The present...
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Influences and mechanisms of mixing process on properties of the fresh and hardened Type II cement asphalt (CA) mortar
CA mortar, as a cushion layer widely used in ballastless slab track, is a complex composite material. Apart from the mix proportions, mixing process...
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A study of Ni–Ti shape memory alloy-steel fiber hybrid reinforcement in GGBS mortar for corrosion resistance
Fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) has become popular due to its ability to enhance mechanical properties. However, FRC has limitations regarding aging,...
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Influence of stress wave incident angles on spalling failure in rock–mortar composites: experimental and simulation study
This paper aims to reveal the influence of stress wave incidents at different angles on surrounding rock and supporting mortar. The split Hopkinson...
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Experimental investigation on concrete overlaid with textile reinforced mortar: Influences of mix, temperature, and chemical exposure
Textile reinforced mortar is widely used as an overlay for the repair, rehabilitation, and retrofitting of concrete structures. Recently, textile...
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Analysis on tire derivate aggregate in mortar and concrete for manufacturing applications
Desecrate tire is the dominating waste from the resource of rubber. These wastages are profusion from the disposal of tire material that is...
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Investigation of the Protection Efficiency of Repair Mortar Against Chloride Corrosion in Repaired Zones of Reinforced Concrete
In this study, specimens with concrete interfaces and repair mortar were designed to simulate a concrete repair system to investigate the efficiency...
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Effect of coral sand on the mechanical properties and hydration mechanism of magnesium potassium phosphate cement mortar
Damaged structures on coral islands have been spalling and cracking due to the dual corrosion of tides and waves. To ensure easy access to aggregate...
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RILEM TC 266-MRP: Round-Robin rheological tests on high performance mortar and concrete with adapted rheology—evaluating structural build-up at rest of mortar and concrete
This paper presents the results of a round-robin testing program undertaken by RILEM TC-266-Measuring Rheological Properties of Cement-Based...
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Recovering hydrated cement paste in new mortar as supplementary cementitious material
The old hydrated cement paste in concrete waste is only partially hydrated. An efficient activation is required to liberate the unhydrated cement...
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Evaluation on Properties of Cement Mortar and Brick Using Magnetically Separated Coal Power Plant Bottom Ash
Recycling of abandoned waste bottom ash has been a key issue in Republic of Korea in terms of environmental protection as well as economic concern....
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Laboratory induction of accelerated corrosion in rebars of reinforced mortar structures
In the current manuscript, laboratory tests were performed to accelerate the corrosion process of steel specimens. It used the Tamori's methodology,...
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Experimental and numerical study of the impact of ambient air humidity on mortar cement durability using a static gravimetric method
Most building materials exhibit hygroscopic behavior, wherein they absorb or release moisture from the surrounding environment until equilibrium is...
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Fiberglass Mesh Reinforced Rendering Mortar: Effect of Fiberglass Reinforcement
In France, buildings’ heating systems represent 45% of the total energy consumption and are responsible for 27% of greenhouse gas emissions. Thermal...
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Development and performance evaluation of a novel high-ductility fiber-reinforced lime-pozzolana matrix for textile reinforced mortar (TRM) masonry strengthening applications
This paper discusses the development of a high ductility fiber reinforced lime mortar with deflection hardening behavior. In this study,...
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Estimation of Failure Mode of Mortar-Filled Sleeve Rebar Splices
In order to establish a more rational structural design method for mortar-filled sleeve rebar splices, it is necessary to analyze and evaluate...
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Improving the strength of cement mortar by adding ether organics to aluminum sulfate liquid accelerator
It is insufficient to enhance the strength of shotcrete by simply relying on the early strength component aluminum sulfate in the liquid accelerator....
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Mechanical and micro-structural study of cement mortar with graphene oxide
The mechanical and micro-structure properties of cement sand mortar with and without graphene oxide (GO) was studied experimentally. Graphene oxide...
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Compressive Strength of Mortar Made with One-Part Geopolymeric Binder
One-part geopolymer concrete is an advancement over the conventional two-part geopolymer concrete. In this study, a geopolymeric binder was prepared...