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  1. In this study, 10 ferroconcrete concrete (FC) beams with lightweight cores reinforced with welded steel mesh as a shear reinforcement were evaluated under three-point bending tests along with two conventionall...

    Authors: Yousry B. Shaheen, Boshra A. Eltaly, Shaimaa G. Yousef and Sabry Fayed
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:21
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  2. The concept of external glass FRP composite confinement is a current process for strengthening concrete beams subjected to static loads. End anchorage glass FRP composites of 80 mm width and 90–130 mm length w...

    Authors: Djarir Yahiaoui, Abdelaziz Boutrid, Mohamed Saadi, Belgacem Mamen and Tayeb Bouzid
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:20
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  3. Previous investigations carried out on reinforced self-compacted concrete (SCC) beams have reported contradictory results on reinforcement bond behaviour occurring in the zones defined for good bond conditions...

    Authors: Wael Mohamed Montaser, Ibrahim Galal Shaaban, Joseph P. Rizzuto, Amr Hussein Zaher, Ahmed Rashad and Shorouk Mohamed El Sadany
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:19
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  4. Even if precast pre-stressed hollow-core (PPHC) slabs are usually designed as simply supported elements, continuity with the supporting beam may exist when constructed together with a reinforced concrete toppi...

    Authors: Ana I. Sarkis, Timothy J. Sullivan, Emanuele Brunesi and Roberto Nascimbene
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:18
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  5. In this study, the efficacy of strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams in shear by utilizing high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete (HPFRC) was explored. The shear strengthening was achieved by epo...

    Authors: Najib Gerges, Camille A. Issa, Elias Sleiman, Melissa Najjar and Ali Kattouf
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:17
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  6. Aeolian sand (AS) can become a green resource for concrete after the reasonable utilization. Study the evolution of AS concrete (ASC) capillary water absorption (CWA) under freeze–thaw (FT) conditions is of gr...

    Authors: Yugen Li, Huimei Zhang, Shaojie Chen, Hairen Wang, Xiaoyu Liu and Wei Gao
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:16
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  7. Chloride-induced rebar corrosion is one of the main causes of damage in reinforced concrete structures (RCS). Chloride attacks lead to depassivation creating pits, which can imply major losses of sections. The...

    Authors: Josep Ramon Lliso-Ferrando, Isabel Gasch, Ana Martínez-Ibernón and Manuel Valcuende
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:15
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  8. The seismic performance of a concrete column retrofitted with an iron-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) was evaluated under cyclic loading. In addition to structural behavior, internal damage was monitored usi...

    Authors: Taemin Lee, Saebyeok Jeong, Ukyong Woo, Hajin Choi and Donghyuk Jung
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:13
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  9. Regular safety inspections of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures are required according to the regulations and criteria set by each country. In South Korea, the safety inspection regulations provided...

    Authors: Hae-Chang Cho, Sang-Hoon Lee, Seung-Ho Choi, Seong-Tae Yi, Won-Hee Kang and Kang Su Kim
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:12
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  10. This study addresses the meso-structure of recycled aggregate concrete with different admixture and c;uring condition. The RCA (Recycled concrete aggregate) with admixture of slag power and fly ash and curing ...

    Authors: Yuzhi Chen, Yingjie Ning, Xudong Chen, Weihong Xuan and Yuzhu Guo
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:11
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  11. Recently, various types of steel meshes were used as additional internal reinforcement for improving the confinement, ductility, and strength of the reinforced concrete (RC) columns. In this experimental study...

    Authors: Ahmed M. El-Kholy, Safaa F. Abd El-Rahman and Mohamed M. El-Assaly
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:10
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  12. This paper presents a nonlinear analysis procedure for evaluating the seismic performance of reinforced concrete (RC) bridge columns with lap splices using a novel plastic hinge element considering shear defor...

    Authors: Tae-Hoon Kim, Ki-Young Eum and Hyun Mock Shin
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:4
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  13. Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) is the lightest masonry material available in today’s building industry. It shows properties, such as high strength per unit weight, lesser density, lower shrinkage, higher th...

    Authors: Abhilasha, Rajesh Kumar, Rajni Lakhani, Raghav Kumar Mishra and Shahnavaz Khan
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:6
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  14. The replacement of synthetic fibers with natural fibers in concrete has been recently investigated to counter the growing environmental and sustainable issues. Hemp fibers are environmentally friendly and are ...

    Authors: Loai Khaled Al-Mawed and Bilal Salim Hamad
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:8
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  15. This work examines the influence of iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) on neutron and gamma-ray radiation shielding characteristics of Portland cement paste. Experimental evaluations were supplemented with theo...

    Authors: Pawel Sikora, Ahmed M. El-Khayatt, H. A. Saudi, Maxime Liard, Didier Lootens, Sang-Yeop Chung, Paweł Woliński and Mohamed Abd Elrahman
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:7
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  16. This study investigated the rheological and mechanical properties of cement composites with kenaf and jute fibers for use in shotcrete. The length and volume fractions of the fiber were varied; the rheological...

    Authors: Seongwoo Gwon, Seong Ho Han, Thanh Duc Vu, Chanyoung Kim and Myoungsu Shin
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:5
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  17. This study investigated the efficiency of CO2 curing in blast-furnace slag pastes activated with three concentrations of KOH solution (3, 4, and 5 M). The CO2 curing was applied into the alkali-activated slag pas...

    Authors: Yubin Jun, Seong Ho Han and Jae Hong Kim
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:3
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  18. The goal of the experiment described in this paper was to examine the effects of structure orientation (0°–90°) and fluid–structure interaction (FSI) under combined water loads, represented by water current an...

    Authors: Riyadh Alsultani, Ibtisam R. Karim and Saleh I. Khassaf
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:9
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  19. As a weak link between aggregate and mortar in concrete, interfacial transition zone (ITZ) usually plays a key role in concrete fracture. To investigate the tensile fracture property of concrete affected by th...

    Authors: Heli Ji, Xinhua Yang, Zuyun Luo and Fan Bai
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:2
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  21. Concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) columns are widely used in civil engineering because of their excellent bearing capacity; however, the reinforcement of CFST columns lacks effective measures. To strengthen CF...

    Authors: Shichang Zhang, Kunting Miao, Yang Wei, Xiaoming Xu, Bin Luo and Weizhou Shi
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2023 17:1
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  22. Structural health monitoring (SHM) systems have been developed to evaluate structural responses to extreme events such as natural and man-made hazards. Additionally, the increasing volume of users and vehicle ...

    Authors: Siti Shahirah Saidin, Adiza Jamadin, Sakhiah Abdul Kudus, Norliyati Mohd Amin and Muhamad Azhan Anuar
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:69
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  23. In order to establish a more rational structural design method for mortar-filled sleeve rebar splices, it is necessary to analyze and evaluate structural factors affecting the structural performance of these r...

    Authors: Hyong-Kee Kim and Moon-Sung Lee
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 17:14
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  24. This study presents experimental and numerical methods to reveal concrete structures’ crack propagation and intersection laws under static and dynamic loads. Firstly, a numerical simulation method was establis...

    Authors: Siyao Wang, Mei-Ling Zhuang and Xiang Xue
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:67
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  25. In pavement engineering, cement grouting material is widely used to pour into large void asphalt concrete to prepare semi-flexible composite mixtures. It plays an essential role in the performance of the semi-...

    Authors: Jiaolong Ren, Meng Wang, Lin Zhang, Zedong Zhao, Jian Wang, Jingchun Chen and Hongbo Zhao
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:68
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  26. Using a high-speed photography system and a split Hopkinson pressure bar, macro-polypropylene fiber reinforced cementitious composites are tested to reveal the effects of the macro-polypropylene fiber volume f...

    Authors: Guoliang Yang, Jingjiu Bi, Zhiwen Dong, Ying Li and Yi Liu
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:66
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  27. Recently, strong earthquakes are continuously occurring all over the world regarding, repair and strengthening of non-seismically designed structures. Presently, fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) surface-bonding ...

    Authors: Tae-Hee Lee, Seung-Jai Choi, Dal-Hun Yang and Jang-Ho Jay Kim
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:65
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  28. The volume of waste materials and by products are increasing and endangering the environment safety. Some of these waste materials can be used in the production of building materials, such as concrete. In orde...

    Authors: Parween Latif Aziz and Mohammed R. Abdulkadir
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:56
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  29. In the construction of concrete bridges, the lighter dead load of decks can significantly reduce the number or size of substructure members, such as girders, piers and foundations. Although, the arch decks (AD...

    Authors: Dal-Hun Yang, Seung-Jai Choi, Sung-Jae Kim and Jang-Ho Jay Kim
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:60
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  30. The current study aimed to investigate the influence of the expired hardened cement blended with ground granulated blast furnace slag on the bond, microstructure, and durability of high-strength concrete (HSC)...

    Authors: Ashenafi Tofu Chofore, Bahiru Bewket Mitikie and Abenezer Tariku Haile
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:70
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  31. A better understanding of the tensile performance and tensile failure mechanism of cement paste is significant in preventing rock reinforcement failure. Therefore, this paper aims to reveal the tensile perform...

    Authors: Jianhang Chen, Kangming Tao, Banquan Zeng, Lei Liu, Hongbao Zhao, Junwen Zhang and Danqi Li
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:61
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  32. To mitigate environmental challenges, such as urban flooding, noise pollution, and the urban heat island effect, pervious concrete has been developed. This research was intended to develop pervious concrete ma...

    Authors: Yanchen Oinam, Suhawn Ju, Seongwoo Gwon, Myoungsu Shin and Sukhoon Pyo
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:62
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  33. Concrete industry is challenged by sustainability and technical concerns. Sustainability includes minimization of raw material usage, energy consumption, and emission of greenhouse gases, while technical conce...

    Authors: Emad S. Bakhoum and Yasser M. Mater
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:63
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  34. This study investigated the deteriorations of precast prestressed concrete (PSC) ties that were used for 15 years in high-speed railways in Korea and its damaging mechanism. The collected PSC ties with longitu...

    Authors: Dongho Jeon, Juan Yu, Jihwan Kim, Seyoon Yoon, Younghoon Bae and Jae Eun Oh
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:57
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  35. This research was conducted to examine the potential of basaltic crusher dust as a partial replacement for Portland Pozzolana cement in hollow concrete block (HCB) production. Quarry dust is one of the waste m...

    Authors: Bahiru Bewket Mitikie, Yohannis Lemma Alemu and Shumet Getahun Reda
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:55
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  36. To prevent damage to shaft walls in mines due to uneven loading, the mechanical properties of a shaft wall structure made of hybrid-fiber-reinforced concrete were studied. First, through orthogonal testing, th...

    Authors: Zhishu Yao, Yongjie Xu, Ping Zhang, Yu Fang, Chen Wang, Naihao Diao and Kun Hu
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:54
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  37. The correlation between surface electrical resistivity and modulus of elasticity of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) was studied within early ages in this study as a novel nondestructive method for predicting t...

    Authors: Daniel Castillo, Saman Hedjazi and Ehsanul Kabir
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:53
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  38. Based on the conceptual design of an advanced wind turbine tower system, use of ultra-high-performance cementitious composites material with compressive strength of 200 MPa (UHPC-200) is proposed to ensure hig...

    Authors: Xiangguo Wu, Xuesen Zhang, Hom Bahadur Bhattarai, Hyeon-Jong Hwang, Jing Yang and Soonpil Kang
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:52
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  39. In this study, a modified Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Support Vector Regression (SVR) with three different optimization algorithms (Genetic, Salp Swarm and Grasshopper) were used to establish an accura...

    Authors: Amirreza Kandiri, Pshtiwan Shakor, Rawaz Kurda and Ahmed Farouk Deifalla
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:64
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  40. The amendment of cementitious binders with waste materials aids as a path to reduce the volume of waste and carbon emission. This review summarizes the current state of practice for cementitious binder fabrica...

    Authors: Prabhat Vashistha, Sungwoo Park and Sukhoon Pyo
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:51
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  41. In order to improve the construction technology level of the connection nodes of prefabricated buildings and improve the mechanical properties, fluidity and economy of the connection mortar, this paper adopts ...

    Authors: Chengbin Yuan, Yu Cai, Qiang Gu and Di Sang
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:50
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  42. Bond–slip is an important characteristic that determines the stiffness, displacement, and load-bearing capacity of a reinforced concrete (RC) beam. It is essential for performing a precise numerical analysis o...

    Authors: Hoseong Jeong, Seongwoo Ji, Jae Hyun Kim, Seung-Ho Choi, Inwook Heo and Kang Su Kim
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:49
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  43. The objective of the present study is to examine the effects of different types and content of steel fibers on the workability, mechanical properties, and ductility enhancement of lightweight aggregate concret...

    Authors: Keun-Hyeok Yang, Hak-Young Kim and Hye-Jin Lee
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:48
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  44. Tricalcium oxy silicate (C3S) and dicalcium silicate (C2S) are the major constituents of cement. In this study, the reactivity of polymorphs of calcium silicates is quantitatively investigated using Density Funct...

    Authors: Seungchan Kim, Yangwoo Lee, J. Plank and Juhyuk Moon
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:46
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  45. HTRB630 steel bar is a new type of high-strength steel bars. To study the seismic performance and promote the application of concrete columns reinforced with HTRB630 high-strength steel bars, the pseudo-static...

    Authors: Chuanzhi Sun, Mei-Ling Zhuang and Bo Dong
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:45
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  46. In the past, the salt freezing test does not often accord with the actual service environment of engineering, thus, we designed a test method of single-side salt-freezing–drying–wetting cycles. The mechanical ...

    Authors: Hao Zeng, Jin Zhang, Yang Li, Xin Su, CongZhi Gu and Kai Zhang
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:44
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  47. Lightweight concrete (LWC) is one of the most important building materials nowadays. Many research studies were focused on LWC produced using lightweight aggregates. However, limited work was cited for LWC pro...

    Authors: Wael M. Montaser, Ibrahim G. Shaaban, Amr H. Zaher, Sadaqat U. Khan and Mustafa N. Sayed
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:59
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  49. The dynamic response properties of concrete have been of interest during the use of buildings due to seismic, impact, and explosion events. The splitting Hopkinson lever is a classical device for testing the d...

    Authors: Xudong Chen, Jin Wu, Kai Shang, Yingjie Ning and Lihui Bai
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:58
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  50. The linear complementarity problem (LCP) approach, expedited by using the simple rigid–plastic theory, has been utilized successfully in predicting the numerical response of the ductile steel or concrete struc...

    Authors: Azam Khan, Moiz Tariq, Asad Ullah and Arshad Hussain
    Citation: International Journal of Concrete Structures and Materials 2022 16:47
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