... mechanical properties microstructure sustainability assessment sustainable materials No funding was received for conducting this study. Conventional clay bricks have long been a preferred material for wall construction. India, being the second-largest brick producer globally, is expected...

... reinforced concrete (FRC) fibre-reinforcement mechanical properties polypropylene fibre (PPF) scanning electron microscopy (SEM) sugarcane fibre (SCF) Concrete remains the most widely used construction material globally, primarily due to its affordability, abundant availability and wide...

...Ahmad Ali Sial; Faisal Shabbir; Mohamed Suleiman; Afaq Ahmad Geopolymerisation of geopolymer concrete often relies on heat or steam curing to improve mechanical properties and durability. However, heat curing can be challenging for field applications. This study focuses on creating fly ash-based...

... are structural qualities, substances, binding media, environmental effects, testing procedures, and applications. Mechanical properties studies are aimed at such terminology as compressive strength (CST), flexural strength (FST), porosity testing, infiltration rate (IR), mix design and structural properties...

... are associated with higher compressive and flexural strengths because of denser matrix formation. Johnston (2014) and Teng et al. (2018) discussed how choice of aggregate, including its size and type, can influence the mechanical properties of the concrete, including its flexural strength. Smaller...

...Nabeel A. Farhan; M. Neaz Sheikh; Muhammad N. S. Hadi This paper experimentally investigates the influence of type, content, and geometry of steel fibre on the mechanical properties of ambient-cured alkali-activated reactive powder concrete ( AARPC ). The study examines compressive strength...

...Suhang Yang; Jingxuan Xu; Zhifeng Xu This study investigates the feasibility of using a portable Brinell hardness test apparatus ( PBHTA ) for in situ mechanical property assessment of Q235 and Q345 structural steels. Steel samples were tested using PBHTA and compared with laboratory-based...

...Salim Barbhuiya; Bibhuti Bhusan Das; Kanish Kapoor; Robin Davis; B. Kondraivendhan This review paper explores the use of natural and recycled fibres in concrete, focusing on their impact on mechanical properties and sustainability. Natural fibres, such as those from plants and animals, and recycled...

... geopolymers. These interesting properties make them applicable for many structural and building applications. feeder’s waste clay geopolymers mechanical properties MnO₂ nanofibres properties reinforced geopolymer Figure 3 shows the particle size distribution of prepared...

... compressive strength durability durability-related properties fresh concrete mechanical properties morphology SCM wollastonite workability XRD The rapid expansion of the concrete industry is placing a significant burden on natural resources and contributes to environmental degradation...

.... Variation of the zeta potential of the cement with the change in pH of the aqueous solution 16 07 2024 29 04 2025 Emerald Publishing Limited: All rights reserved 2025 industrial wastes mechanical properties ready-mix mortars waste zeta potential Industrial activity...