This study investigates the challenge of improving concrete's photocatalytic characteristics while maintaining its mechanical strength. The research sought to equilibrate both properties by adding 5% and 7% photocatalysts ...

The rapidly increasing global population and urbanization have increased the demand for concrete which predominantly relies on traditional natural aggregates (70-80% of concrete volume). The exponential depletion of fine ...

The utilization/reuse of industrial wastes in construction is vital in reducing the cost of industrial operations and construction materials. The present research aims to study the effects of utilizing industrial waste, ...

In today's progressively developing world, military needs practical, swiftly executed and economical solutions to meet the challenges of modern battlefields. One critical aspect of such challenges includes the establishment ...

High-strength concrete is characterized by dense microstructure, lower porosity, and high durability. Still, it exhibits poor mechanical performance when subjected to elevated temperatures because of its inability to ...

In this paper, the investigation of a new column type is presented, specifically Column confined with HDPE and stirrups (CHS) and column confined with HDPE only (CH) columns. The first set of columns are confined with HDPE ...

Concrete filled double skin tubular (CFDST) are promising members in recent decades which was proven to be a competitive structural member compared to traditional steel tubular members. It provides an efficient composite ...

Masonry began 6000 years ago when early man tried to augment his natural caves with artificial caverns formed of stone heaps. The prevailing geological and economic factors of a specific place have always impacted the ...

Concrete is a major component of modern building practices. Researchers have been looking into viable alternatives to cement and natural aggregate because of the rapid depletion of natural resources, the enormous amounts ...