In situ mechanical investigation of rammed earth: Calibration of minor destructive testing
This paper was written with the awareness that no literature was available on the mechanical investigation of earthen buildings through minor destructive testing. The different... Read More
Epoxy composites containing CFRP powder wastes
The increasing utilisation of carbon materials increases the waste generation. Therefore, it is necessary to analyse recycling alternatives. In this research, carbon powder wastes obtained... Read More
Polymeric and cementitious mortars for the reconstruction of natural stone structures exposed to marine environments
This study outlines the advantages and disadvantages of the use of composites in reconstruction activities. The aim of the study is the reconstruction of a... Read More
Evaluation of the fatigue behavior of recycled aggregate concrete
In this research, recycled aggregate concretes produced with partial and total coarse aggregate replacement and control concretes with different increasing water/cement ratios have been cast... Read More
Fatigue limit of recycled aggregate concrete
This paper presents the main results of the research carried out to obtain the fatigue limit of concrete incorporating recycled aggregate from concrete. In this... Read More
Mechanical characterization of rubble stone masonry walls using non and minor destructive tests
As is well known, the diagnostic analysis of ancient buildings supposes important challenges from the point of view of its evaluation under field conditions. In... Read More
Gas permeability in concrete containing recycled ceramic sanitary ware aggregate
Durability is a key property in concrete structures due to the economic, safety and environmental impact of repair and maintenance operations, or demolition, undertaken during... Read More
Influence of recycled aggregates containing sulphur on properties of recycled aggregate mortar and concrete
This paper presents the main results of the research carried out to analyse the technical feasibility of concrete incorporating recycled aggregates from crushed tested concrete... Read More
Durability of recycled aggregate concrete
This paper presents the main results of the research carried out to analyse the physical, mechanical and durability properties of concrete incorporating recycled aggregate. One... Read More
Electric arc furnace slag and its use hydraulic concrete
Electric arc furnace oxidizing slag (EAFS) is a by-product of the steelmaking industry, generated after the melting and the preliminary acid refining of liquid steel.... Read More