... by the bio-aggregate fraction itself. Existing theoretical models (Model Code 2010 and Eurocode 5) did not accurately represent the ductile post-peak behaviour, whereas Popovics’ equation produced better fits. The results highlight the distinct mechanical features of bamboo bio-concretes and support...

.... The primary source of chlorides is from the external environment, either from marine structures or de-icing salts. The most commonly used method of predicting or modelling chloride ingress is to use Fick's second law. Inevitably, there are significant variations involved in the positioning of the steel...