400505. Construction materials


Title400505. Construction materials
Parent4005. Civil engineering

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Accurate determination of the 'time-zero' of autogenous shrinkage in alkali-activated fly ash/slag system
Ma, Y., Yang, X., Hu, J., Zhang, Z. and Wang, H.. 2019. "Accurate determination of the 'time-zero' of autogenous shrinkage in alkali-activated fly ash/slag system." Composites Part B: Engineering. 177, pp. 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107367

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Characterization of the passive film formed on the reinforcement surface in alkali activated fly ash: surface analysis and electrochemical evaluation
Chen, Rui, Hu, Jie, Ma, Yuwei, Guo, Wenhao, Huang, Haoliang, Wei, Jiangxiong, Yin, Suhong and Yu, Qijun. 2020. "Characterization of the passive film formed on the reinforcement surface in alkali activated fly ash: surface analysis and electrochemical evaluation." Corrosion Science. 165, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.corsci.2019.108393

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Out-of-grade sawn pine: a state-of-the-art review on challenges and new opportunities in cross laminated timber (CLT)
Cherry, Rebecca, Manalo, Allan, Karunasena, Warna and Stringer, Geoff. 2019. "Out-of-grade sawn pine: a state-of-the-art review on challenges and new opportunities in cross laminated timber (CLT)." Construction and Building Materials. 211, pp. 858-868. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.293

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One-step fabrication of novel porous and permeable self-supporting zeolite block from fly ash
Liu, Yi, Yan, Chunjie, Zhang, Zuhua, Li, Lingyao, Wang, Hongquan and Pu, Song. 2017. "One-step fabrication of novel porous and permeable self-supporting zeolite block from fly ash." Materials Letters. 196, pp. 328-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2017.03.097

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Composition design and performance of alkali-activated cements
Li, Ning, Shi, Caijun, Wang, Qing, Zhang, Zuhua and Ou, Zhihua. 2017. "Composition design and performance of alkali-activated cements." Materials and Structures. 50, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1617/s11527-017-1048-0

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Influence of fly ash on the pore structure and shrinkage characteristics of metakaolin-based geopolymer pastes and mortars
Yang, Tao, Zhu, Huajun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2017. "Influence of fly ash on the pore structure and shrinkage characteristics of metakaolin-based geopolymer pastes and mortars." Construction and Building Materials. 153, pp. 284-293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.067

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Geopolymer with improved thermal stability by incorporating high-magnesium nickel slag
Yang, Tao, Wu, Qisheng, Zhu, Huajun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2017. "Geopolymer with improved thermal stability by incorporating high-magnesium nickel slag." Construction and Building Materials. 155, pp. 475-484. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.08.081

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Microstructure and wear characteristics of ATZ ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composites
Ma, Xue, Li, Liang-feng, Zhang, Fan, Zhang, Zu-hua, Wang, Hao and Wang, En-ze. 2018. "Microstructure and wear characteristics of ATZ ceramic particle reinforced gray iron matrix surface composites." China Foundry. 15 (3), pp. 167-172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41230-018-7211-6

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Nanoscale mechanism of ions immobilized by the geopolymer: A molecular dynamics study
Hou, Dongshuai, Zhang, Jinglin, Pan, Wang, Zhang, Yue and Zhang, Zuhua. 2020. "Nanoscale mechanism of ions immobilized by the geopolymer: A molecular dynamics study." Journal of Nuclear Materials. 528, pp. 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnucmat.2019.151841

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Improving sulfate attack resistance of concrete by using calcined Mg-Al-CO3 LDHs: Adsorption behavior and mechanism
Guo, Liang, Wu, Yueyue, Duan, Ping and Zhang, Zuhua. 2020. "Improving sulfate attack resistance of concrete by using calcined Mg-Al-CO3 LDHs: Adsorption behavior and mechanism." Construction and Building Materials. 232, pp. 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117256

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Metakaolin-based geopolymers: Relation between formulation, physicochemical properties and efflorescence formation
Longhi, Marlon A., Rodriguez, Erich D., Walkley, Brant, Zhang, Zuhua and Kirchheim, Ana Paula. 2020. "Metakaolin-based geopolymers: Relation between formulation, physicochemical properties and efflorescence formation." Composites Part B: Engineering. 182, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107671

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New selective dissolution process to quantify reaction extent and product stability in metakaolin-based geopolymers
Longhi, Marlon, Walkley, Brant, Rodriguez, Erich D, Kirchheim, Ana P, Zhang, Zuhua and Wang, Hao. 2019. "New selective dissolution process to quantify reaction extent and product stability in metakaolin-based geopolymers." Composites Part B: Engineering. 176 (1). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107172

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Efflorescence of alkali-activated cements (geopolymers) and the impacts on material structures: A critical analysis
Longhi, Marlon, Zhang, Zuhua, Rodriguez, Erich, Kirchheim, Ana and Wang, Hao. 2019. "Efflorescence of alkali-activated cements (geopolymers) and the impacts on material structures: A critical analysis." Frontiers in Materials. 6, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2019.00089

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High strength inorganic-organic polymer composites (IOPC) manufactured by mold pressing of geopolymers
Wang, Shunfeng, Ma, Xue, He, Liu, Zhang, Zuhua, Li, Liangfeng and Li, Yuxiang. 2019. "High strength inorganic-organic polymer composites (IOPC) manufactured by mold pressing of geopolymers." Construction and Building Materials. 198, pp. 501-511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.11.281

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In-situ transition of amorphous gels to Na-P1 zeolite in geopolymer: Mechanical and adsorption properties
Zheng, Zhao, Ma, Xue, Zhang, Zuhua and Li, Yuxiang. 2019. "In-situ transition of amorphous gels to Na-P1 zeolite in geopolymer: Mechanical and adsorption properties." Construction and Building Materials. 202, pp. 851-860. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.067

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Influence of different fibers on properties of thermal insulation composites based on geopolymer blended with glazed hollow bead
Su, Zhihao, Guo, Liang, Zhang, Zuhua and Duan, Ping. 2019. "Influence of different fibers on properties of thermal insulation composites based on geopolymer blended with glazed hollow bead." Construction and Building Materials. 203, pp. 525-540. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.01.121

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An overview on the reuse of waste glasses in alkali-activated materials
Liu, Yiwei, Shi, Caijun, Zhang, Zuhua and Li, Ning. 2019. "An overview on the reuse of waste glasses in alkali-activated materials." Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 144, pp. 297-309. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.02.007

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Coral aggregate concrete: Numerical description of physical, chemical and morphological properties of coral aggregate
Iyu, Bangcheng, Wang, Aiguo, Zhang, Zuhua, Liu, Kaiwei, Xu, Haiyan, Shi, Liang and Sun, Daosheng. 2019. "Coral aggregate concrete: Numerical description of physical, chemical and morphological properties of coral aggregate." Cement and Concrete Composites. 100, pp. 25-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2019.03.016

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Autogenous and drying shrinkage of alkali‐activated slag mortars
Hu, Xiang, Shi, Caijun, Zhang, Zuhua and Hu, Zhangli. 2019. "Autogenous and drying shrinkage of alkali‐activated slag mortars." Journal of the American Ceramic Society. 102 (8), pp. 4963-4975. https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.16349

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A review on mixture design methods for geopolymer concrete
Li, Ning, Shi, Caijun, Zhang, Zuhua, Wang, Hao and Liu, Yiwei. 2019. "A review on mixture design methods for geopolymer concrete." Composites Part B: Engineering. 178, pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.107490

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Carbonation induced phase evolution in alkali-activated slag/fly ash cements: The effect of silicate modulus of activators
Zhang, Jian, Shi, Caijun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2019. "Carbonation induced phase evolution in alkali-activated slag/fly ash cements: The effect of silicate modulus of activators." Construction and Building Materials. 223, pp. 566-582. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.024

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Effects of calcined dolomite addition on reaction kinetics of one-part sodium carbonate-activated slag cements
Yang, Tao, Zhang, Zuhua, Zhu, Huajun, Zhang, Wei, Gao, Yanan, Zhang, Xiaocheng and Wu, Qisheng. 2019. "Effects of calcined dolomite addition on reaction kinetics of one-part sodium carbonate-activated slag cements." Construction and Building Materials. 211, pp. 329-336. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.245

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Re-examining the suitability of high magnesium nickel slag as precursors for alkali-activated materials
Yang, Tao, Zhang, Zuhua, Zhu, Huajun, Gao, Xuan, Dai, Chengdong and Wu, Qisheng. 2019. "Re-examining the suitability of high magnesium nickel slag as precursors for alkali-activated materials." Construction and Building Materials. 213, pp. 109-120. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.04.063

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Understanding the roles of activators towards setting and hardening control of alkali-activated slag cement
Li, Ning, Shi, Caijun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2019. "Understanding the roles of activators towards setting and hardening control of alkali-activated slag cement." Composites Part B: Engineering. 171, pp. 34-45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2019.04.024

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Chloride binding of alkali-activated slag/fly ash cements
Zhang, Jian, Shi, Caijiun and Zhang, Zuhua. 2019. "Chloride binding of alkali-activated slag/fly ash cements." Construction and Building Materials. 226 (30), pp. 21-31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.281

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Durability of alkali-activated materials in aggressive environments: A review on recent studies
Zhang, Jian, Shi, Caijun, Zhang, Zuhua and Ou, Zhihua. 2017. "Durability of alkali-activated materials in aggressive environments: A review on recent studies ." Construction and Building Materials. 152, pp. 598-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.07.027

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Partial replacement of metakaolin with thermally treated rice husk ash in metakaolin-based geopolymer
Zhu, Huajun, Liang, Guangwei, Zhang, Zuhua, Wu, Qisheng and Du, Jianzhou. 2019. "Partial replacement of metakaolin with thermally treated rice husk ash in metakaolin-based geopolymer." Construction and Building Materials. 221, pp. 527-538. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.112

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Effect of rice husk ash addition on the compressive strength and thermal stability of metakaolin based geopolymer
Liang, Guangwei, Zhu, Huajun, Zhang, Zuhua and Wu, Qisheng. 2019. "Effect of rice husk ash addition on the compressive strength and thermal stability of metakaolin based geopolymer." Construction and Building Materials. 222, pp. 872-881. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.06.200

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3D-printed concrete: applications, performance, and challenges
Siddika, Ayesha, Al Mamun, Md. Abdullah, Ferdous, Wahid, Saha, Ashish Kumer and Alyousef, Rayed. 2019. "3D-printed concrete: applications, performance, and challenges." Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based Materials. https://doi.org/10.1080/21650373.2019.1705199

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Effect of microwave heating on interlayer bonding and buildability of geopolymer 3D concrete printing
Muthukrishnan, Shravan, Ramakrishnan, Sayanthan and Sanjayan, Jay. 2020. "Effect of microwave heating on interlayer bonding and buildability of geopolymer 3D concrete printing." Construction and Building Materials. 265. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.120786

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Effect of yield stress development on the foam-stability of aerated geopolymer concrete
Dhasindrakrishna, K., Pasupathy, K., Ramakrishnan, Sayanthan and Sanjayan, Jay. 2020. "Effect of yield stress development on the foam-stability of aerated geopolymer concrete." Cement and Concrete Research. 138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cemconres.2020.106233

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Investigation of failure mechanisms of nacre at macro and nano scales
Jingyu, L., Xu, Y., Hong, Y., Liu, Y., Yarlagadda, P. and Yan, C.. 2020. "Investigation of failure mechanisms of nacre at macro and nano scales ." Journal of The Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 112, pp. 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104018

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Novel testing and characterization of GFRP bars in compression
Alajarmeh, O. S., Manalo, A. C., Benmokrane, B., Vijay, P. V., Ferdous, W. and Mendis, P.. 2019. "Novel testing and characterization of GFRP bars in compression." Construction and Building Materials. 225, pp. 1112-1126. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.07.280

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Effect of spiral spacing and concrete strength on behavior of GFRP-reinforced hollow concrete columns
Alajarmeh, Omar S., Manalo, Allan C., Benmokrane, Brahim, Karunasena, Warna and Mendis, Priyan. 2020. "Effect of spiral spacing and concrete strength on behavior of GFRP-reinforced hollow concrete columns." Journal of Composites for Construction. 24 (1), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CC.1943-5614.0000987

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Optimal design for epoxy polymer concrete based on mechanical properties and durability aspects
Ferdous, Wahid, Manalo, Allan, Wong, Hong S., Abousnina, Rajab, Alajarmeh, Omar S., Zhuge, Yan and Schubel, Peter. 2020. "Optimal design for epoxy polymer concrete based on mechanical properties and durability aspects." Construction and Building Materials. 232, pp. 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117229

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Water absorption and chloride diffusivity of concrete under the coupling effect of uniaxial compressive load and freeze-thaw cycles
Wang, Yanru, Cao, Yubin, Zhang, Peng, Ma, Yuwei, Zhao, Tiejun, Wang, Hao and Zhang, Zuhua. 2019. "Water absorption and chloride diffusivity of concrete under the coupling effect of uniaxial compressive load and freeze-thaw cycles." Construction and Building Materials. 209, pp. 566-576. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.03.091

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Effects of fibre orientation and layup on the mechanical properties of the pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer tubes
Al-Saadi, Ali Umran, Aravinthan, Thiru and Lokuge, Weena. 2019. "Effects of fibre orientation and layup on the mechanical properties of the pultruded glass fibre reinforced polymer tubes." Engineering Structures. 198, pp. 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109448

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Modelling glass fibre-reinforced polymer reinforced geopolymer concrete columns
Dong, Minhao, Lokuge, Weena, Elchalakani, Mohamed and Karrech, Ali. 2019. "Modelling glass fibre-reinforced polymer reinforced geopolymer concrete columns." Structures. 20, pp. 813-821. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.istruc.2019.06.018

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Prediction of delamination in glass fibre reinforced composite materials using elasto-plastic modelling
Kakei, Ayad Arab Ghaidan. 2019. Prediction of delamination in glass fibre reinforced composite materials using elasto-plastic modelling . PhD Thesis Doctor of Philosophy. University of Southern Queensland. https://doi.org/10.26192/5f71653799a0a

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Behaviour of geopolymer concrete filled pultruded GFRP short columns
Lokuge, Weena, Abousnina, Rajab and Herath, Nilupa. 2019. "Behaviour of geopolymer concrete filled pultruded GFRP short columns." Journal of Composite Materials. 53 (18), pp. 2555-2567. https://doi.org/10.1177/0021998319833447

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