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Impact of initial CA dissolution on the hydration mechanism of CAC

Scientists recently investigated the effects of initial CA resolution on the hydration mechanism of CAC.

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Coatings for ACE: A fertile field

The market for agricultural and construction equipment remains attractive. While digitisation and further consolidation will impact on coatings manufacturers ...

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Silica fume and fly ash lightweight concrete in harsh marine environment

A new paper presents the long-term durability performance of semi-lightweight concrete containing various levels of supplementary cementing materials (SCM)...

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Calcium carbonate precipitation and its effects on the degradation of oil well cement

Scientists recently examined the range of solution conditions that can lead to pore-clogging occurring during leaching of cement in contact with carbonated ...

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Possibilities of particle-bed 3D printing in concrete construction

A recently published article provides an overview of different particle-bed 3D printing techniques for the production of concrete elements.

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Technical, economic and environmental potentials of 3D printing with concrete

Scientists present a vision on 3D printing with concrete, considering technical, economic and environmental aspects.

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Challenges for robotic in situ fabrication in architecture and construction

In a recent article, researchers discuss challenges and opportunities for robotic in situ fabrication in architecture, construction, and beyond.

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Rheological requirements for printable concretes

Recently, scientists investigated the rheological requirements for printable concrete in terms of yield stress, viscosity, elastic modulus, critical strain, ...

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Concrete material science: Past, present, and future innovations

A new paper calls for the exploration of radical changes in three key aspects of concrete use: reinforcement, binder content, and implementation methods. ...

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3D analysis of moisture migration in concrete

Lately, scientists analysed moisture migration in concrete at high temperature through in-situ neutron tomography.

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Modelisation of chloride reactive transport in concrete

In a recently published study, a new physically and chemically based model taking into account thermodynamic equilibrium, kinetics and surface complexation...

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Shape effect on drying behavior of cement-based materials

An experimental study has been performed to confirm and understand the impact of the shape of structure on the behaviour of drying concrete.

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Estimations applied to cement-based materials at early-age

Scientists recently presented analytical estimations of the fluctuations of elastic stresses within cement-based materials (CBM).

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Reduction of moisture susceptibility of cold asphalt mixtures

A laboratory study investigated the effect of reducing moisture susceptibility of cutback asphalt mixture by adding Portland cement and bentonite, a nanoclay ...