Cement & Concrete Composites

Papers
(The TQCC of Cement & Concrete Composites is 33. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)
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Assessment of determination methods for time-zero of autogenous shrinkage in cement mortars339
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Bond-slip behavior of lapped sand-coated deformed GFRP rebars in UHPC under double-row splice test192
Digital-volume-correlation-assisted crack extraction using X-ray computed tomography images of cementitious materials188
Interfacial bond between modified micro carbon fiber and high-strength cement paste in UHPC: Bond-slip tests and molecular dynamic simulation176
Diffusion coefficient and infinitesimal shrinkage strain of a Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composite (SHCC) determined by inverse analysis of experiments176
Feasibility study of using carbonated and ultrasound treated electric arc furnace slag as a nano-enhanced supplementary cementitious material174
Effect of a Ca-rich environment on the reaction process of the MgO-activated SiO2 system168
Mitigating the ecological footprint of alkali-activated calcined clays by waste marble addition163
An analytical model for anchor-mortar interface bonding based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy154
Effect of additional water or superplasticizer on key characteristics of cement paste made with superabsorbent polymer and other shrinkage mitigating materials153
Novel coal char-based cement grout: An experimental study on geotechnical and rheological properties151
Mechanism of organic additives-induced carbonation activators on affecting cement mortars147
Investigation on the mechanical characteristics of multiscale mono/hybrid steel fibre-reinforced dry UHPC144
Mesoscale modelling of SFRC based on 3D RBSM considering the effects of fiber shape and orientation141
Development of a calcium sulfoaluminate-Portland cement binary system for twin-pipe 3D concrete printing134
Piezoresistive performance of cement-based composites with two-dimensional MXene subjected to various loading conditions and water content132
Thermal and sound insulation characteristics of CNT infused ultra-high-strength lightweight concrete (UHSLC)131
Development of 3D-printable alkali-activated GGBFS and fly ash binder-based mortars with concrete demolition waste as aggregates130
Coating performance, durability and anti-corrosion mechanism of organic modified geopolymer composite for marine concrete protection126
Multi-scale model investigating the effects of pore structure and drying-wetting cycles on diffusion in concrete126
Optimization of sodium alginate aided bio-deposition treatment of recycled aggregates and its application in concrete122
Advanced moisture control in porous aggregates for improved lightweight high-performance concrete122
Influence of elevated temperatures on the bond behaviour of ribbed GFRP bars in concrete121
Hydration and microstructure formation of magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement regulated by sepiolite with high adsorption ability117
The counterbalance of the adverse side effects of releasing agent on the properties of cementitious materials with nano-particles117
Evaluation of novel copper-based antimicrobial admixtures for biocorrosion mitigation of cement paste115
Advanced industrial-grade carbon-fiber-reinforced geopolymer cement supercapacitors for building-integrated energy storage solutions115
Effect of metakaolin utilization ratio and loop method-pre-shearing process variation on rheological properties of cementitious systems having different C3A content114
Optimization of mix proportions and manufacturing conditions of fly ash-based geopolymer mortar by parameters design with dynamic characteristics112
Fully coupled physicochemical-mechanical modeling of sulfate attack-induced expansion in cement-based materials111
Valorization of mineral wool waste in Class F fly ash geopolymer: Geopolymerization, macro properties, and high temperature behavior110
Effect of superabsorbent polymer on the foam-stability of foamed concrete109
How do discharge rate and pipeline length influence the rheological properties of self-consolidating concrete after pumping?106
Reaction mechanisms of alkali-activated glass powder-ggbs-CAC composites106
Eco-hybrid cement-based building insulation materials as a circular economy solution to construction and demolition waste105
Ultra-stable foam enabled by nano silica engineering for foam concrete improvement105
Optimizing flexural cracking process of ultra-high performance concrete via incorporating microscale steel wires105
In-situ wet carbonation of steel slag powder paste made with carbonated water: Interaction mechanism between carbonation and hydration102
Preparation of reactive urchin-like recycled concrete aggregate by wet carbonation: Towards improving the bonding capability of the interfacial transition zone in recycled aggregate concrete102
The role of hydrotalcite-like phase and monosulfate in slag cement paste during atmospheric and accelerated carbonation102
Self-heating ultra-high performance concrete with stainless steel wires for active deicing and snow-melting of transportation infrastructures101
High-strength high-ductility Engineered/Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composites (ECC/SHCC) incorporating geopolymer fine aggregates101
Effects of sodium aluminate on fleeting semi-dry carbonation and properties of steel slag powders in low concentration CO2 atmosphere101
Effect of a novel spherical tailings aggregate on the macro- and mesoscopic properties of pervious concrete100
Enhancing long-term tensile performance of Engineered Cementitious Composites (ECC) using sustainable artificial geopolymer aggregates100
High-durability, low-carbon, and low-cost nano-engineered concrete for marine concrete infrastructures98
Insights on the chloride adsorption stability in cement mortar under current field and sulfate attack: From experiments to molecular dynamics simulation95
Low-temperature (−10 °C) curing of Portland cement paste – Synergetic effects of chloride-free antifreeze admixture, C–S–H seeds, and room-temperature pre-curing95
Mechanism of regulating the mechanical properties and paste structure of supersulfated cement through ultrafine iron tailings powder94
Effect of elevated Al concentration on early-age hydration of Portland cement92
Synergistic effect of fibres on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of aerogel-based thermal insulating renders92
Preparation of coal gasification coarse slag-based alkaline activator and its activation mechanism in alkali-activated slag90
Effect of dispersion behavior of silica fume on the rheological properties and early hydration characteristics of ultra-high strength mortar89
The role of CaO and MgO incorporation in chloride resistance of sodium carbonate-activated slag89
Enhanced mechanical and photocatalytic performance of cement mortar reinforced by nano-TiO2 hydrosol-coated sand89
Matrix wettability and mechanical properties of geopolymer cement-polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) hybrids88
Novel tri-viscous model to simulate pumping of flowable concrete through characterization of lubrication layer and plug zones87
Gamma irradiation sensitivity of early hardening cement mortar86
Calcium sulfoaluminate cement and supplementary cementitious materials-containing binders in self-healing systems86
Experimental and mechanics-based analysis of fatigue-induced pull-out degradation in single hooked-end steel fiber in fiber-reinforced cementitious composites86
Enhancing carbonation and thermal insulation of reactive magnesium oxide cement (RMC)-based 3D printable pastes with cenospheres86
Using Fibre recovered from face mask waste to improve printability in 3D concrete printing85
Biomimetic anisotropic hydrogel as a smart self-healing agent of sustainable cement-based infrastructure85
Durability evaluation of reinforced concrete with surface treatment of soy methyl ester-polystyrene under freeze-thaw cycles and calcium chloride84
Exploring the potential of construction-compatible materials in structural supercapacitors for energy storage in the built environment84
An approach to develop set-on-demand 3D printable limestone-calcined clay-based cementitious materials using calcium nitrate83
Analytical and experimental studies on alkali-silica reaction mechanism: Aggregate cracking and chemical composition change of gel83
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Protection of galvanized steel using benzotriazole as a corrosion inhibitor in simulated concrete pore solution and alkali-activated fly ash solution82
Retraction notice to “Effect of particle size of nanosilica on microstructure of C–S–H and its impact on mechanical strength” [Cement Concr. Compos. 97 (2019) 312–321]81
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On the hydration of limestone calcined kaolinitic clay cement and energy-efficient production79
Impact of inherent characteristics of raw laterite and its calcination on properties of geopolymers78
Numerical investigations on the influence of ITZ and its width on the carbonation depth of concrete with stress damage78
Electrochemical chloride extraction on reinforced concrete contaminated external chloride: Efficiencies of intermittent applications and impacts on hydration products78
Effect of gypsum addition on acid resistance of ye'elimite rich calcium sulfoaluminate cement78
GGBS hydration acceleration evidence in supersulfated cement by nanoSiO277
Experimental and numerical analysis of the effects of different repair mortars on the controlling factors of macro-cell corrosion in concrete patch repair77
Insights into setting time, rheological and mechanical properties of chitin nanocrystals- and chitin nanofibers-cement paste77
Rheology and structural build-up of sodium silicate- and sodium hydroxide-activated GGBFS mixtures77
Strength recovery of thermally damaged high-performance concrete subjected to post-fire carbonation curing76
Assessing the durability performance of high belite cement incorporating fly ash under long-term temperature variations76
Experimental and theoretical studies on the hydration of ordinary portland cement/calcium sulfoaluminate cement blends containing biological admixtures76
Tartaric acid effects on hydration development and physico-mechanical properties of blended calcium sulphoaluminate cements75
Sulfuric acid degradation of alkali-activated metakaolin cements supplemented with brucite75
Transfer learning enables prediction of steel corrosion in concrete under natural environments75
Unlocking the role of silica gel in enhancing mechanical properties and water resistance of magnesium oxysulfate cement75
Supersulfated cements based on pumice with quicklime, anhydrite and hemihydrate: Characterization and environmental impact74
Optimizing supplementary cementitious material replacement to minimize the environmental impacts of concrete74
Effects of unconventional fly ashes on cementitious paste properties73
Microstructure as a key parameter for understanding chloride ingress in alkali-activated mortars73
Nano-mechanism of graphene oxide reinforced fly ash-slag based geopolymer materials to form high polymerization degree C-(A)-S-H: A new view of physical-chemical synergistic effect73
Microcell and macrocell corrosion of steel bars in reinforced concrete slabs under different corrosive environments and cathode/anode configurations72
New insights on dehydration at elevated temperature and rehydration of GGBS blended cement72
Influence of type and particle size of superabsorbent polymer on early water distribution and internal curing zone properties of cement paste71
Tensile behavior simulation of ECC/SHCC at subzero temperatures based on a fiber/interface combination constitutive model71
Early age reaction, rheological properties and pore solution chemistry of NaOH-activated slag mixtures71
Concrete 3D printing of lightweight elements using hollow-core extrusion of filaments70
Dynamic tensile properties of steel fiber reinforced polyethylene fiber-engineered/strain-hardening cementitious composites (PE-ECC/SHCC) at high strain rate69
New insights into the early-age reaction kinetics of metakaolin geopolymer by 1H low-field NMR and isothermal calorimetry69
Layer interface characteristics and adhesion of 3D printed cement-based materials exposed to post-printing temperature disturbance69
The positive effects of power ultrasound on Portland cement pastes and mortars; a study of chemical shrinkage and mechanical performance69
Carbon sequestration in cementitious composites containing two-step thermochemically activated biochar69
Development and characteristics of multifunctional ultra-lightweight engineered cementitious composites incorporating cenospheres and PE fibre68
The re-swelling mechanism of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) in the SAP voids of cement-based materials68
Dynamic properties of 3D printed cement mortar based on Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar testing68
Modification of carbonation-cured cement mortar using biochar and its environmental evaluation67
Effect of dosage of silica fume on the macro-performance and micro/nanostructure of seawater Portland cement pastes prepared with an ultra-low water-to-binder ratio67
A review: Material and structural properties of UHPC at elevated temperatures or fire conditions67
A review of self-sensing ultra-high performance concrete: Towards next-generation smart structural materials67
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Relationship between electrical resistance and single CNT fiber displacement relative to cement matrix – new insights on the electric polarization and spreading at debonded/slipped interface66
Autogenous self-healing of polypropylene fiber reinforced ettringite-based composite66
Sustainable geopolymer synthesis catalyzed by hexafluorosilicic acid: A low-energy approach using phosphate industrial waste66
Rheo-morphological investigation of static and dynamic stability of self-consolidating concrete: A biphasic approach65
Effect of chloride penetration on electrical resistivity of CNT–CF/cement composites and its application as chloride sensor for reinforced mortar65
Study on thermal conductivity of 0D/1D/2D carbon filler reinforced cement composites with phonon physical model65
Compressive stress-strain relationship of steam free reactive powder concrete at ultra-low temperatures65
Experimental study of repairing rust-cracked reinforced concrete by electrophoresis deposition method64
Heavy metals immobilization of LDH@biochar-containing cementitious materials: Effectiveness and mechanisms63
Carbonation of cement paste with GGBFS: Effect of curing duration, replacement level and 63
New insights into the role of space on the microstructure and the development of strength of multicomponent cements63
Review on physical and chemical activation strategies for ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)63
Preparation of reactive seedings by in-situ precarbonation under power ultrasound-assisted mixing: Enhancing the hydration and mechanical properties of OPC63
Enhancement of early age cementitious properties of yellow phosphorus slag via CO2 aqueous carbonation62
Two-scale modelling of fracture of magnesium phosphate cement under bending using X-ray computed tomography characterisation62
Understanding the workability of alkali-activated phosphorus slag pastes: Effects of alkali dose and silicate modulus on early-age hydration reactions62
Mechanical properties and micro-mechanism of cement-based materials strengthened by in-situ organic-inorganic polymerization62
Microstructure evolution of cement-based materials under Cl−-SO42- coupling erosion in simulated ocean tidal area62
Meso-scale simulation of moisture transport in concrete during wet-dry cycles using 3D RBSM conduit model with variable diffusion model61
Novel treatment method of coal bottom ash for strain-hardening alkali-activated composite61
Long-term investigation of alkali-silica reaction behaviors in seawater sea-sand concrete61
Hydration kinetics and mechanism of C3S with cellulose nanocrystals61
Surface area and size distribution of cement particles in hydrating paste as indicators for the conceptualization of a cement paste representative volume element60
Plastic viscosity of cement mortar with manufactured sand as influenced by geometric features and particle size60
Insights into nano-silica deposition for carbon textile/cement composite interfacial bond: Quantification of spatial features60
Synergetic effects of recycled crumb rubber and glass cullet on the engineering properties of geopolymer mortar60
Novel C-F-S-H/PCE nanocomposites with high-efficiency seeding effect on the hydration of Portland cement60
Leaching of immobilized cesium from NaOH-activated fly ash-based geopolymers60
Characterisation of a 3D-printed alkali-activated material based on waste mineral wool at room and elevated temperatures60
Performance and mechanisms of stimulated self-healing in cement-based composites exposed to saline environments60
Dynamic responses of bioinspired plastic-reinforced cementitious beams59
Effect of TiO2 on preparation condition, mechanical properties and alkali resistance of continuous basalt fibers58
High-toughness M-S-H cement composites reinforced with cellulose fibers through CO2 curing58
Enhancement and underlying mechanisms of stainless steel wires to fatigue properties of concrete under flexure58
Effect of CO2 mixing on the rheological and electrochemical properties of fresh mortar at the early age58
Development of reactive carbonate-calcined clay-cement ( ) composites through synchronizing aluminate-carbonate reaction: Toward high compressive strength and low carbon emission58
Characterization and analysis of electrothermal, thermoelectric, and current discharge properties of alkali-activated materials: Implications for energy conversion57
Micro-nano scale pore structure and fractal dimension of ultra-high performance cementitious composites modified with nanofillers57
Effect of the incorporation ratio of recycled concrete aggregate on the properties of self-compacting mortar57
Mixed “ionic-electronic” thermoelectric effect of reduced graphene oxide reinforced cement-based composites57
Production of vaterite via wet carbonation of carbide residue: Enhancing cement properties and CO2 sequestration57
Offsetting strength loss in concrete via ITZ enhancement: From the perspective of utilizing new alternative aggregate56
Comparison of unique effects of two contrasting types of cellulose nanomaterials on setting time, rheology, and compressive strength of cement paste56
In-situ formation of layered double hydroxides in MgO–NaAlO2-activated GGBS / MSWI BA: Impact of Mg2+ on reaction mechanism and leaching behavior56
Utilizing Incinerated Sewage Sludge Ash for Antibacterial Alkali-Activated Materials56
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Fresh, mechanical, and microstructural properties of lithium slag concretes56
A review on mechanical properties and deterioration mechanisms of FRP bars under severe environmental and loading conditions56
Durability of concretes bearing construction and demolition waste as cement and coarse aggregate substitutes56
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Development of thermo-sensitive core-shell microcapsules fabricated by a facile vibrational melt coating method toward a heat-triggered set on demand of ordinary Portland cement56
Thermal-mechanical properties of metakaolin-based geopolymer containing silicon carbide microwhiskers56
Influence of the type of the de-icing salt on its diffusion properties in cementitious materials at different temperatures55
Microstructure transformation of MCM-41 modified cement paste subjected to thermal load and modelling of its pore size distribution55
Investigation of high strain rate effects on strain-hardening cementitious composites using Voronoi-cell lattice models55
ε–greedy automated indentation of cementitious materials for phase mechanical properties determination55
Multiscale creep model for concrete considering from C-S-H gel scale to mesoscale with ITZ and irregular-shaped aggregates55
Assessing sampling interval-dependent roughness in fractured steel fiber reinforced concrete using a double-exponential decay model55
Degradation mechanism of seawater-mixed cementitious material subjecting to sulphate attack54
Improvement of stability and mechanical properties of cement asphalt emulsion composites using nano fibrillated celluloses54
Stabilization of metastable calcium carbonate polymorphs on the surface of recycled cement paste particles: A two-step carbonation approach without chemical additives54
Early hydration properties of Portland cement with lab-synthetic calcined stöber nano-SiO2 particles as modifier54
Encapsulated crystallisation inhibitor as a long-term solution to mitigate salt damage in hydraulic mortars54
Chloride binding of early CO2-cured Portland cement-fly ash-GGBS ternary pastes54
Radiological assessment of iron silicate as a potential aggregate in concrete and mortars54
Influence of engineered self-healing systems on ASR damage development in concrete54
Corrosion resistance of zinc in a low-carbon binder with belitic calcium sulfoaluminate cement53
Passivation behavior of steel in novel low-carbon binders with belitic calcium sulfoaluminate cement53
Immobilization capacity of element arsenic in alkali-activated slag-arsenic tailing system during self-healing process53
Preparation of alkali free liquid accelerator for shotcrete with fluorosilicic acid waste liquid and its accelerating mechanism53
Mechanisms of efflorescence of alkali-activated slag52
A review on the modelling of carbonation of hardened and fresh cement-based materials52
Reaction mechanism of Ca(OH)2-based carbon storage suitable for the production of building materials52
Chloride-related steel corrosion initiation in cement paste prepared with the incorporation of blast-furnace slag52
Effect of free CaO content on the phase composition of magnesium oxychloride cement52
Development of photocatalytic carbonation coating for concrete: Enhancement of air quality and sequestration of CO252
Early-age shrinkage assessment of cementitious materials: A critical review52
Effect of shrinkage-reducing polycarboxylate admixture on cracking behavior of ultra-high strength mortar52
Diverse effects of metal–organic frameworks on microstructure and compressive strength of cement-based composites52
Integrated assessment of magnesium phosphate cement repaired concrete from the perspective of mechanical, geometric and electrochemical compatibility52
Observation on microstructure and shear behavior of mortar due to thermal shock52
Influence of the water absorption-release processes of superabsorbent polymer with varying amounts of extra-entrained water on the surrounding cement paste52
3D printed concrete with sewage sludge ash: Fresh and hardened properties52
Enhancing anti-washout behavior of cement paste by polyacrylamide gelation: from floc properties to mechanism51
Healing capacity of Ultra High Performance Concrete under sustained through crack tensile stresses and aggressive environments51
Concrete implantable bar enabled smart sensing technology for structural health monitoring51
Mechanism analysis of microwave-carbonation solidification for carbide slag-based low-carbon materials51
In-plane and out-of-plane compressive performance of bio-inspired 3D printed strain-hardening cementitious composite porous lattice structures51
Effect of PE fiber coated by polydopamine and nano-SiO2 on the strain hardening behavior of ultra-high-strength and high-ductility cementitious composites51
Enhancement in compressive strength of foamed concrete by ultra-fine slag51
Rheology modification of flowable mortar with CO250
Mechanical response and predictive modelling of vascular self-healing cementitious materials using novel healing agents50
Ultra-ductile behavior of fly ash-based engineered geopolymer composites with a tensile strain capacity up to 13.7%50
Influence mechanism of Nano-SiO2 on geopolymer recycled concrete: Change mechanism of the microstructure and the anti-carbonation mechanism50
Combined effect of flax fibers and steel fibers on spalling resistance of ultra-high performance concrete at high temperature50
Predicting relative compressive strength of concrete containing superabsorbent polymers50
Self-healing of PE-fiber reinforced lightweight high-strength engineered cementitious composite50
Understanding the role of carbon nanotubes in low-carbon concrete: From experiment to molecular dynamics50
Influence of fine inclusions on the morphology and mechanical performance of lightweight foam concrete50
Performance and hydration mechanisms of ultrafine iron ore tailings enhanced supersulfated cement with high phosphogypsum content50
Using modified nano-silica to prevent bubble Ostwald ripening under low atmospheric pressure: From liquid foam to air-entrained cement mortar49
Synthesis and characterization of Polyethylene/B4C composite, and its neutron shielding performance in cementitious materials: Experimental and simulation studies49
Relationship between fine aggregate size and the air void system of six mortars: I. Air void content and diameter distribution49
Mechanical response of small-scale 3D-printed steel-mortar composite beams49
Large-scale 3D printing concrete technology: Current status and future opportunities49
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Innovative strategies for time-release PCE design and cement paste flowability control48
Effect of sodium sulfate activation on the early age behaviour and microstructure development of hybrid cementitious systems containing Portland cement, and blast furnace slag48
Exploring sulphate resistance of coal mining waste blended cements through experiments and thermodynamic modelling48
The long-term development in the micro- and macro-properties of geopolymers made from different fly ashes48
Development of a low-alkalinity seawater sea sand concrete for enhanced compatibility with BFRP bar in the marine environment48
Influences of moisture change and pore structure alteration on transport properties of concrete cover48
Effect of curing temperatures and additional activators on chloride ingress and its induced mineralogical alteration of ground granulated blast furnace slag activated by Ca(OH)248
Distribution of porosity surrounding a microfiber in cement paste48
An experimental study on the influence of applied voltage on current efficiency of rebars with a modified accelerated corrosion test48
Carbonation of supersulfated cement concrete after 8 years of natural exposure48
Using electrical resistivity to determine the efficiency of supplementary cementitious materials to prevent alkali-silica reaction in concrete47
Study on the electromagnetic field aligning steel fibres in UHPC reinforced beams: Effect, mechanism and flexural behavior47
Development of low-carbon cement: Carbonation of compounded C2S by β-C2S and γ-C2S47
Combined printable and mechanical analysis of 3D-printed green high-strength, lightweight engineered cementitious composites47
Enhanced elastomer-like auxetic cementitious materials through strain-hardening cementitious composites (SHCC) with extended softening properties47
Synergistic effect of CO2-mineralized steel slag and carbonation curing on cement paste47
Rheology of alkali-activated materials: A review47
Corrosion resistance of RC/UHTCC beams with various healing promoters in marine environment47
Effects and mechanisms of the hybrid-modified SAP with calcium sulfate dihydrate on the properties of UHPC47
Self-heating characteristics of electrically conductive cement composites with carbon black and carbon fiber47
Internal curing of fine coral aggregate in cement mortars with low water-to-cement ratio: Difference in freshwater and seawater47
Quantitative image analysis on the filling proportion of corrosion products in reinforced concrete using X-ray computed tomography47
Properties and hydrates of seawater-mixed magnesium potassium phosphate cements with high magnesium-to-phosphate ratio47
Quantitative characterization of carbonation of cement-based materials using X-ray imaging46
Effect of temperature on the carbonation behavior of γ-C2S compacts46
In-line activation of cementitious materials for 3D concrete printing46
Study on the hydration reaction and pore structure of ecologically recycled mortar with corn cob aggregates46
Limestone and class C fly ash blends activated with binary alkalis of Na2CO3–NaOH and MgO–NaOH: Reaction products and environmental impact46
Autolytic capsules incorporating alkali-activated slag system for self-healing cementitious composites46
Predicting the strain-hardening behaviour of polyethylene fibre reinforced engineered cementitious composites accounting for fibre-matrix interaction46
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