Construction and Building Materials

Article	Citations
Machine learning prediction of mechanical properties of concrete: Critical review	282
Durability of ultra-high performance concrete – A review	265
Novel engineered wood and bamboo composites for structural applications: State-of-art of manufacturing technology and mechanical performance evaluation	263
Fly ash-based eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review of the long-term durability properties	249
A review on durability of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) bars reinforced seawater sea sand concrete	213
Influence of the incorporation of recycled coarse aggregate on water absorption and chloride penetration into concrete	209
Efficient machine learning models for prediction of concrete strengths	197
Review of ultra-high performance concrete and its application in bridge engineering	192
Machine learning-based prediction for compressive and flexural strengths of steel fiber-reinforced concrete	175
The influence of steel fibres on compressive and tensile strength of ultra high performance concrete: A review	173
Evaluating the use of recycled concrete aggregate and pozzolanic additives in fiber-reinforced pervious concrete with industrial and recycled fibers	172
Predicting the compressive strength of concrete with fly ash admixture using machine learning algorithms	167
Development of 3D-printable ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete for digital construction	166
Methods for improving the microstructure of recycled concrete aggregate: A review	164
Use of recycled plastic as fine aggregate in cementitious composites: A review	163
Steel slag and its applications in cement and concrete technology: A review	159
An evaluation of the recycled aggregate characteristics and the recycled aggregate concrete mechanical properties	157
Review on geotechnical engineering properties of sands treated by microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) and biopolymers	156
A laboratory investigation of steel to fly ash-based geopolymer paste bonding behavior after exposure to elevated temperatures	155
Hydration, shrinkage, pore structure and fractal dimension of silica fume modified low heat Portland cement-based materials	153
Utilising CO2 technologies for recycled aggregate concrete: A critical review	152
Comparison between the effects of phosphorous slag and fly ash on the C-S-H structure, long-term hydration heat and volume deformation of cement-based materials	148
Effects of nano cotton stalk and palm leaf ashes on ultrahigh-performance concrete properties incorporating recycled concrete aggregates	148
Crumb rubber asphalt mixtures: A literature review	144
Effect of pumice powder and nano-clay on the strength and permeability of fiber-reinforced pervious concrete incorporating recycled concrete aggregate	141

Combined effects of supplementary cementitious materials (silica fume, GGBS, fly ash and rice husk ash) and steel fiber on the hardened properties of recycled aggregate concrete	141
Deep machine learning approach to develop a new asphalt pavement condition index	138
Prediction of chloride diffusivity in concrete using artificial neural network: Modelling and performance evaluation	137
Mechanical performances and microstructures of metakaolin contained UHPC matrix under steam curing conditions	136
Effect of source materials, additives on the mechanical properties and durability of fly ash and fly ash-slag geopolymer mortar: A review	136
A cost effective solution for pavement crack inspection using cameras and deep neural networks	135
The influence of fiber type and length on the cracking resistance, durability and pore structure of face slab concrete	135
Automated crack detection and measurement based on digital image correlation	135
Investigation on early-age hydration, mechanical properties and microstructure of seawater sea sand cement mortar	132
Yield stress criteria to assess the buildability of 3D concrete printing	132
Analyzing the compressive strength of green fly ash based geopolymer concrete using experiment and machine learning approaches	131
Utilization of mill tailings, fly ash and slag as mine paste backfill material: Review and future perspective	131
Influence of quality of recycled aggregates on the mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concretes: An overview	130
Steel fibres reinforced 3D printed concrete: Influence of fibre sizes on mechanical performance	130
Machine learning prediction of compressive strength for phase change materials integrated cementitious composites	128
Review on the deterioration and approaches to enhance the durability of concrete in the freeze–thaw environment	127
Performance comparison of cement replacing materials in concrete: Limestone fillers and supplementary cementing materials – A review	127
Geopolymers in construction - recent developments	127
Reinforced concrete structures: A review of corrosion mechanisms and advances in electrical methods for corrosion monitoring	126
Influence of silica fume on mechanical and durability of pervious concrete	125
An intensive review on the role of graphene oxide in cement-based materials	125
A review of 3D printed concrete: Performance requirements, testing measurements and mix design	125
Bonding behavior between reactive powder concrete and normal strength concrete	125
Detection of concealed cracks from ground penetrating radar images based on deep learning algorithm	125
Multi-objective optimization of concrete mixture proportions using machine learning and metaheuristic algorithms	124
Functions and impacts of plastic/rubber wastes as eco-friendly aggregate in concrete – A review	123
An ensemble machine learning approach for prediction and optimization of modulus of elasticity of recycled aggregate concrete	122
Combined use of recycled powder and recycled coarse aggregate derived from construction and demolition waste in self-compacting concrete	120
Potential role of a novel green eco-friendly inhibitor in corrosion inhibition of mild steel in HCl solution: Detailed macro/micro-scale experimental and computational explorations	120
Machine learning study of the mechanical properties of concretes containing waste foundry sand	120
Correlation between pore structure, compressive strength and thermal conductivity of porous metakaolin geopolymer	119
Effect of ferrosilicon and silica fume on mechanical, durability, and microstructure characteristics of ultra high-performance concrete	119
Estimation of the compressive strength of concretes containing ground granulated blast furnace slag using hybridized multi-objective ANN and salp swarm algorithm	118
Fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag-based alkali-activated concrete: Mechanical, transport and microstructural properties	118
Performance of recycled waste glass sand as partial replacement of sand in concrete	117
Slag uses in making an ecofriendly and sustainable concrete: A review	117
Corrosion resistance evaluation of rebars with various primers and coatings in concrete modified with different additives	117
The effect of using nano rice husk ash of different burning degrees on ultra-high-performance concrete properties	117
Thermal and mechanical properties of ultra-high performance concrete incorporated with microencapsulated phase change material	116
Improving the sulfate attack resistance of concrete by using supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs): A review	116
Establishing a 3D aggregates database from X-ray CT scans of bulk concrete	116
A critical review and comparative study on image segmentation-based techniques for pavement crack detection	114
Utilization of coal gangue as coarse aggregates in structural concrete	114
Efficiency of silica-fume content in plain and natural fiber reinforced concrete for concrete road	114
Natural fiber reinforced high calcium fly ash geopolymer mortar	114
Performance of high volume fly ash concrete incorporating additives: A systematic literature review	112
New perspectives on recycling waste glass in manufacturing concrete for sustainable civil infrastructure	112
A novel green reinforcement corrosion inhibitor extracted from waste Platanus acerifolia leaves	112
Geopolymer concrete as sustainable material: A state of the art review	111
Durability performance of waste granite and glass powder added concrete	111

Geopolymer concrete durability subjected to aggressive environments – A review of influence factors and comparison with ordinary Portland cement	111
Mechanical properties and microstructure of glass fiber and polypropylene fiber reinforced concrete: An experimental study	111
Analysis of interfacial adhesion properties of nano-silica modified asphalt mixtures using molecular dynamics simulation	110
Post-fire compressive strength of recycled PET aggregate concrete reinforced with steel fibers: Optimization and prediction via RSM and GEP	109
Yield stress and thixotropy control of 3D-printed calcium sulfoaluminate cement composites with metakaolin related to structural build-up	109
A review on seawater sea-sand concrete: Mixture proportion, hydration, microstructure and properties	109
Mechanical and physical properties and morphology of concrete containing plastic waste as aggregate	108
Concrete crack detection and quantification using deep learning and structured light	107
Effects of nano-TiO2, nano-Al2O3, and nano-Fe2O3 on rheology, mechanical and durability properties of self-consolidating concrete (SCC): An experimental study	105
Steel slags in cement-based composites: An ultimate review on characterization, applications and performance	105
Graphene reinforced cement composites: A review	103
The influence of nano-additives in strengthening mechanical performance of 3D printed multi-binder geopolymer composites	103
High volume Portland cement replacement: A review	103
Performance evaluation of asphalt mixtures containing warm mix asphalt (WMA) additives and reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP)	102
Microbial induced calcium carbonate precipitation study using Bacillus subtilis with application to self-healing concrete preparation and characterization	102
Phase change materials for pavement applications: A review	101
Evaluation of pore size distribution and permeability reduction behavior in pervious concrete	101
Mechanical and durability properties of hybrid fiber reinforced foam concrete	100
Study on the optimum initial curing condition for fly ash and GGBS based geopolymer recycled aggregate concrete	100
Multi-response optimization using Taguchi-Grey relational analysis for composition of fly ash-ground granulated blast furnace slag based geopolymer concrete	100
New perspectives on utilization of CO2	99
Bond of FRP bars with different surface characteristics	99
Post-cracking behaviour of basalt and macro polypropylene hybrid fibre reinforced concrete with different compressive strengths	99
Characterization and properties of geopolymer nanocomposites with different contents of nano-CaCO3	98
Influence of alkaline activators on the mechanical properties of fly ash based geopolymer concrete cured at ambient temperature	98
Investigation on meso-debonding process of the sandstone–concrete interface induced by freeze–thaw cycles using NMR technology	97
Mechanical properties and microstructure of basalt fibre and nano-silica reinforced recycled concrete after exposure to elevated temperatures	97
A step towards durable, ductile and sustainable concrete: Simultaneous incorporation of recycled aggregates, glass fiber and fly ash	97
A novel additive mortar leveraging internal curing for enhancing interlayer bonding of cementitious composite for 3D printing	97
Selected machine learning approaches for predicting the interfacial bond strength between FRPs and concrete	97
Mechanical behavior of 3D printed mortar with recycled sand at early ages	96
Investigating the interaction behavior between asphalt binder and rubber in rubber asphalt by molecular dynamics simulation	96
Mechanical properties and uniaxial compressive stress-strain behavior of fully recycled aggregate concrete	96
Optimization and characterization of high-volume limestone powder in sustainable ultra-high performance concrete	96
A state-of-the-art review on the durability of geopolymer concrete for sustainable structures and infrastructure	94
Hydration properties and microstructure characteristics of alkali–activated steel slag	94
Evaluating compressive strength of concrete made with recycled concrete aggregates using machine learning approach	94
Cementitious activity of iron ore tailing and its utilization in cementitious materials, bricks and concrete	94
Effects of nano-palm oil fuel ash and nano-eggshell powder on concrete	94
Mechanical and self-healing behavior of low carbon engineered cementitious composites reinforced with PP-fibers	94
Flexural strength and ductility of moso bamboo	94
Structural health monitoring (SHM) and Nondestructive testing (NDT) of slender masonry structures: A practical review	94
Effects of iron ore tailings on the compressive strength and permeability of ultra-high performance concrete	93
Influence of silica fume, metakaolin & SBR latex on strength and durability performance of pervious concrete	93
Influence of waste glass powder on the physico-mechanical properties and microstructures of fly ash-based geopolymer paste after exposure to high temperatures	93
Compressive strength prediction of high-performance concrete using gradient tree boosting machine	93
Progress in silica aerogel-containing materials for buildings’ thermal insulation	92
Effect and mechanisms of nanomaterials on interface between aggregates and cement mortars	92
Deterioration of concrete under the coupling effects of freeze–thaw cycles and other actions: A review	91
Synthesis and anticorrosive properties of epoxy polymer for CS in [1 M] HCl solution: Electrochemical, AFM, DFT and MD simulations	91
Use of the multiple stress creep recovery (MSCR) test to characterize the rutting potential of asphalt binders: A literature review	91
Biochar from waste biomass as hygroscopic filler for pervious concrete to improve evaporative cooling performance	91
Recent trends in ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC): Current status, challenges, and future prospects	90
A state-of-the-art review of polymers used in soil stabilization	90
A review on durability of nano-SiO2 and basalt fiber modified recycled aggregate concrete	90
Effects of sulfates on the hydration of Portland cement – A review	90
Fabrication of superhydrophobic concrete used in marine environment with anti-corrosion and stable mechanical properties	89
The acceleration mechanism of nano-C-S-H particles on OPC hydration	89
Mechanism of calcination modification of phosphogypsum and its effect on the hydration properties of phosphogypsum-based supersulfated cement	89
Effect of printing parameters on interlayer bond strength of 3D printed limestone-calcined clay-based cementitious materials: An experimental and numerical study	89
High-performance concrete incorporating calcined kaolin clay and limestone as cement substitute	89
Revealing the nature of metakaolin-based concrete materials using artificial intelligence techniques	88
Performance of geopolymer tiles in high temperature and saturation conditions	88
Using silica fume for improvement of fly ash/slag based geopolymer activated with calcium carbide residue and gypsum	88
Predicting the compressive strength of concrete from its compositions and age using the extreme gradient boosting method	88
Durability studies on recycled fine aggregate concrete	88
Comparative performance of different bacteria immobilized in natural fibers for self-healing in concrete	87
Mechanical and interface bonding properties of epoxy resin reinforced Portland cement repairing mortar	87
Effect of nanomaterials inclusion on sustainability of cement-based concretes: A comprehensive review	87
Effect of polyethylene fiber content on workability and mechanical-anisotropic properties of 3D printed ultra-high ductile concrete	87
An evaluation of iron ore tailings characteristics and iron ore tailings concrete properties	87
A review: Reaction mechanism and strength of slag and fly ash-based alkali-activated materials	87
Ultra-high-performance geopolymer concrete: A review	86
Study of a novel ceramsite-based shape-stabilized composite phase change material (PCM) for energy conservation in buildings	86
Effect of microwave heating on interlayer bonding and buildability of geopolymer 3D concrete printing	86
Effect of carbon nanotubes on compressive, flexural and tensile strengths of Portland cement-based materials: A systematic literature review	86
Molecular dynamics simulation of distribution and adhesion of asphalt components on steel slag	85
Basalt fiber-reinforced foam concrete containing silica fume: An experimental study	85
Application of agro and non-agro waste materials for unfired earth blocks construction: A review	85
Accelerated carbonation technology for enhanced treatment of recycled concrete aggregates: A state-of-the-art review	85

Correlation of asphalt performance indicators and aging Degrees: A review	85
Shrinkage mechanisms and shrinkage-mitigating strategies of alkali-activated slag composites: A critical review	85
Strength development of solely ground granulated blast furnace slag geopolymers	84
Effect of silica-fume content on performance of CaCO3 whisker and basalt fiber at matrix interface in cement-based composites	84
Anti-corrosion coatings for protection of steel railway structures exposed to atmospheric environments: A review	84
Review on the self-healing of asphalt materials: Mechanism, affecting factors, assessments and improvements	84
Deterioration of ambient-cured and heat-cured fly ash geopolymer concrete by high temperature exposure and prediction of its residual compressive strength	83
Building bricks with phase change material (PCM): Thermal performances	83
A review on the tensile behavior of fiber-reinforced polymer composites under varying strain rates and temperatures	83
Improving mechanical behavior and microstructure of concrete by using BOF steel slag aggregate	83
Rheological properties of fresh concrete and its application on shotcrete	83
Assessment of important parameters involved in the synthesis of geopolymer composites: A review	82
Effect of nano-silica in concrete; a review	82
Molecular dynamics analysis of oxidative aging effects on thermodynamic and interfacial bonding properties of asphalt mixtures	82
Effect of C-S-Hs-PCE and sodium sulfate on the hydration kinetics and mechanical properties of cement paste	82
Lightweight foam concrete containing expanded perlite and glass sand: Physico-mechanical, durability, and insulation properties	81
Fiber alignment and its effect on mechanical properties of UHPC: An overview	81
A review of phase change materials in asphalt binder and asphalt mixture	81
Constitutive relations of coral aggregate concrete under uniaxial and triaxial compression	81
A review of phase structure of SBS modified asphalt: Affecting factors, analytical methods, phase models and improvements	81
On the effect of ITZ thickness in meso-scale models of concrete	81
Mix design and mechanical properties of geopolymer and alkali activated concrete: Review of the state-of-the-art and the development of a new unified approach	81
Effect of waste glass fine aggregate on the strength, durability and high temperature resistance of alkali-activated fly ash and GGBFS blended mortar	81
Effect of recycled aggregate treatment techniques on the durability of concrete: A comparative evaluation	81
Mechanical and durability properties of concrete based on recycled coarse and fine aggregates produced from demolished concrete	80
State-of-the-art review on properties evolution and deterioration mechanism of concrete at cryogenic temperature	80
Sustainable utilization of bauxite residue (Red Mud) as a road material in pavements: A critical review	80
Accelerated carbonation of biochar reinforced cement-fly ash composites: Enhancing and sequestering CO2 in building materials	80
Impact on fresh, mechanical, and microstructural properties of high strength self-compacting concrete by marble cutting slurry waste, fly ash, and silica fume	80
Impact of freeze–thaw cycles on low temperature mixed mode I/II cracking properties of water saturated hot mix asphalt: An experimental study	80
Utilization prospects of eggshell powder in sustainable construction material – A review	80
Fiber length effect on strength properties of polypropylene fiber reinforced cemented tailings backfill specimens with different sizes	80
Use of oil palm shell as an aggregate in cement concrete: A review	80
A review on alkali-activated binders: Materials composition and fresh properties of concrete	80
Quality improvement of recycled concrete aggregate by removal of residual mortar: A comprehensive review of approaches adopted	80
Preparation and characterization of lightweight aggregate foamed geopolymer concretes aerated using hydrogen peroxide	79
Hydration and mechanical properties of UHPC matrix containing limestone and different levels of metakaolin	79
The effect of nanomaterials on properties of geopolymers derived from industrial by-products: A state-of-the-art review	79
Influence of foaming agent on cement and foam concrete	79
Development of deep neural network model to predict the compressive strength of rubber concrete	79
Chloride transport and induced steel corrosion in recycled aggregate concrete: A review	79
Characterization of early age behavior of cemented paste backfill through the magnitude and frequency spectrum of ultrasonic P-wave	79
Influence of sisal fibers on the mechanical performance of ultra-high performance concretes	78
Partial replacement of copper slag with treated crumb rubber aggregates in alkali-activated slag mortar	78
Effect of steam curing on compressive strength and microstructure of high volume ultrafine fly ash cement mortar	78
Properties of high strength polypropylene fiber concrete containing recycled aggregate	78
Recycled aggregate concretes – A state-of-the-art from the microstructure to the structural performance	78
Prediction of thermo-mechanical properties of rubber-modified recycled aggregate concrete	78
Influence of expanded vermiculite powder and silica fume on properties of foam concretes	78
Microbiologically induced corrosion of concrete in sewer structures: A review of the mechanisms and phenomena	78
Synthesis of rare earth tailing-based geopolymer for efficiently immobilizing heavy metals	78
Development of banana fibers and wood bottom ash modified cement mortars	77
Influence of basalt fiber on physical and mechanical properties of treated recycled aggregate concrete	77
A review on corrosion detection and protection of existing reinforced concrete (RC) structures	77
Alkali-activated slag (AAS) paste: Correlation between durability and microstructural characteristics	77
Effect of polyethylene fiber content on physical and mechanical properties of engineered cementitious composites	77
Engineering properties of self-cured normal and high strength concrete produced using polyethylene glycol and porous ceramic waste as coarse aggregate	77
Mechanical behavior, acoustic emission properties and damage evolution of cemented paste backfill considering structural feature	77
A review on carbon-based self-sensing cementitious composites	77
Experimental behavior and analysis of high strength concrete beams reinforced with PET waste fiber	77
Enhanced properties of high-silica rice husk ash-based geopolymer paste by incorporating basalt fibers	77
Effects of initial SiO2/Al2O3 molar ratio and slag on fly ash-based ambient cured geopolymer properties	77
Mechanical properties of recycled aggregate concrete modified by nano-particles	76
Influence of SiO2, TiO2 and Fe2O3 nanoparticles on the properties of fly ash blended cement mortars	76
Strength properties of dredged soil at high water content treated with soda residue, carbide slag, and ground granulated blast furnace slag	76
Mechanical and microstructural characterization of rice husk ash and Al2O3 nanoparticles modified cement concrete	76
Investigation of the macro performance, mechanism, and durability of multiscale steel fiber reinforced low-carbon ecological UHPC	76
Grouting effect on rock fracture using shear and seepage assessment	76
Dynamic chemistry based self-healing of asphalt modified by diselenide-crosslinked polyurethane elastomer	76
Acceleration of cement hydration – A review of the working mechanisms, effects on setting time, and compressive strength development of accelerating admixtures	76
Physical & mechanical properties of fiber reinforced metakaolin-based geopolymer concrete	76
Effect of polypropylene plastic fibers length on cracking resistance of high performance concrete at early age	76
Development of Crumb Rubber Concrete for Practical Application in the Residential Construction Sector – Design and Processing	75
Measurement and modeling of skid resistance of asphalt pavement: A review	75
Effect of waste marble powder and rice husk ash on the microstructural, physico-mechanical and transport properties of foam concretes exposed to high temperatures and freeze–thaw cycles	74
Thermal management performance and mechanical properties of a novel cementitious composite containing fly ash/lauric acid-myristic acid as form-stable phase change material	74
Preparation of bio-oil and its application in asphalt modification and rejuvenation: A review of the properties, practical application and life cycle assessment	74
Experimental and numerical study on chloride transport in cement mortar during drying process	74
A review of sustainable pervious concrete systems: Emphasis on clogging, material characterization, and environmental aspects	74
Study on the adhesion property between asphalt binder and aggregate: A state-of-the-art review	74
A study for corrosion behavior of a new-type weathering steel used in harsh marine environment	74
Advances of deep learning applications in ground-penetrating radar: A survey	73
Life cycle assessment of recycled aggregate concrete on its environmental impacts: A critical review	73
Acoustic emission and CT investigation on fracture evolution of granite containing two flaws subjected to freeze–thaw and cyclic uniaxial increasing-amplitude loading conditions	73
Incorporation of biochar in cementitious materials: A roadmap of biochar selection	73
Recent applications and developments of Polyurethane materials in pavement engineering	73
Application of microbial self-healing concrete: Case study	73
Strength, acoustic, and fractal behavior of fiber reinforced cemented tailings backfill subjected to triaxial compression loads	73
The effect of steam curing regimes on the chloride resistance and pore size of high–strength green concrete	73
Cracking Properties of Warm Mix Asphalts Containing Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement and Recycling Agents under Different Loading Modes	73
A review on compatibility between crumb rubber and asphalt binder	72
Improvement of early strength of fly ash-slag based one-part alkali activated mortar	72
Effect of fine recycled concrete aggregate on the mechanical behavior of self-compacting concrete	72
Durability and shrinkage performance of concrete made with coarse multi-recycled concrete aggregates	72
Analysis of waste polyethylene (PE) and its by-products in asphalt binder	72