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A Framework for Durability Design with Strain-Hardening Cement-Based Composites (SHCC)
This book captures the state of the art of the durability of fibre-reinforced strain-hardening cement-based composites (SHCC) and the durability of structures or structural elements manufactured in full or in part with this class of modern construction materials. Highlights include: - Reflection on durability performance of existing applications in patch repair, a water reservoir and highway bridges. - Guidelines for tensile testing towards durability assessment of cracked SHCC. - New crack pattern related ingress rate indices for water and chloride into cracked SHCC. - The influence of low and high temperatures on SHCC durability performance. - The mechanism of crack control reducing ASR and corrosion rate, and results on chloride-induced corrosion of embedded steel reinforcement. - Self-healing of cracks in SHCC. - A conceptual durability design framework for SHCC and R/SHCC structures and members.
Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions
This book gathers the peer-reviewed papers presented at the 13th International Conference on Structural Analysis of Historical Constructions (SAHC), held in Kyoto, Japan, on September 12-15, 2023. It highlights the latest advances and innovations in the field of conservation and restoration of historical and heritage structures. The conference topics encompass history of construction and building technology, theory and practice of conservation, inspection methods, non-destructive techniques and laboratory testing, numerical modeling and structural analysis, management of heritage structures and conservation strategies, structural health monitoring, repair and strengthening strategies and tec...
Trends in Civil Engineering and Challenges for Sustainability
This book comprises selected papers from the International Conference on Civil Engineering Trends and Challenges for Sustainability (CTCS) 2019. The book presents latest research in several areas of civil engineering such as construction and structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering and sustainability, and geographical information systems. With a special emphasis on sustainable development, the book covers case studies and addresses key challenges in sustainability. The scope of the contents makes the book useful for students, researchers, and professionals interested in sustainable practices in civil engineering.
Crack-Healing of Asphalt Pavement Materials
This book presents the state-of-the-art report based on a comprehensive literature review completed by the RILEM Technical Committee 278-CHA: Crack-healing of Asphalt Pavement Materials. The structure of the volume includes an introduction chapter, four technical chapters, and a conclusion chapter. The contents cover several topics such as mechanisms driving loss of performance and restoration of asphalt pavement materials, intrinsic self-healing of asphalt binders and mixtures, extrinsic self-healing technologies, experimental methods, modeling approaches for the analysis, and estimation of self-healing in asphalt materials. The book benefits academics and practitioners interested in asphalt materials and flexible pavement design.
Mechanical Properties of Alkali-Activated Materials
This book presents the work of the RILEM TC 294-MPA and serves as a comprehensive and authoritative review of the latest advancements in alkali-activated materials (AAMs). It covers the chemistry and mix design of AAMs, including conventional and novel precursors, as well as activators. The mechanical properties of fresh and hardened AAMs, along with bond behaviors in reinforced systems (rebars and fibers), are examined in detail. Key volume stability challenges like autogenous shrinkage, drying shrinkage, creep, and cracking potential are thoroughly addressed. Practical applications, standards, and norms for AAM production are also included, bridging the gap between theory and practice. This state-of-the-art resource is invaluable for researchers, engineers, and policymakers seeking to advance sustainable construction materials. It highlights cutting-edge developments, from innovative materials to standards adoption, ensuring relevance for both academia and industry. The book empowers professionals to tackle performance challenges while promoting AAMs as eco-friendly alternatives.
Structural Behaviour and Innovation of Recycled Aggregate Concrete
This book presents the work of the RILEM Technical Committee 273-RAC on Structural Behaviour and Innovation of Recycled Aggregate Concrete. It provides the guidelines on the changes in the properties of recycled aggregates and how the different countries manage the use of recycled aggregates in construction work. As such, it helps researchers understand some new technologies to improve the qualities of RAC and the enhancement of RAC. Various mixing approaches adopted by the mixing approach, mixture proportioning for RAC using Compressible Packing Model, Particle Packing Method of mix proportioning for RAC and a rational mix design method for RAC are proposed. Further evaluation of the stress-strain relationship and bond behavior of RAC is explored in these guidelines. The current volume focuses on "Material Properties".
Valorisation of Waste and Secondary Materials for Roads
This book presents the work of the RILEM TC 279-WMR, whose purpose was to facilitate the use of waste, marginal and secondary materials for roads by investigating the performance of road materials containing waste through round robin tests and the development of standard procedures for their selection, preparation, and use. The structure of this book includes an introduction, five technical chapters, and a conclusion. The topics addressed are: the use of asphalt binder additives such as plastic and rubber; the combined use of aggregate and filler substitute in paving mixtures (construction demolition waste, rubber, and steel slags); the environmental assessment and the potential sources of pollutants originated from the use of this recycled materials.
Alkali Activated Materials
This is a State of the Art Report resulting from the work of RILEM Technical Committee 224-AAM in the period 2007-2013. The Report summarises research to date in the area of alkali-activated binders and concretes, with a particular focus on the following areas: binder design and characterisation, durability testing, commercialisation, standardisation, and providing a historical context for this rapidly-growing research field.
Energy 2000
Energy 2000, proceedings from the 8th in an international series of global energy forums, is now available in book format. These papers provide a broad-based perspective on not only technical energy developments, but a detailed examination into other aspects such as economic and policy assessments, global energy issues, energy efficiency and conservation, as well as architecture and international law. Also presented are individual and collected views on renewables, oil and gas, coal and nuclear. ENERGEX '2000, the 8th in an international series of global energy forums, was held in Las Vegas, July 23-28, 2000. The first in the series was held in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in cooperation, co...
Transforming Construction: Advances in Fiber Reinforced Concrete
This volume highlights the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC) and textile-reinforced concrete (TRC), as presented by scientists and engineers at the RILEM-fib XI International Symposium on Fiber Reinforced Concrete (BEFIB), held in Dresden, Germany, on September 15-18, 2024. It discusses a diverse range of topics concerning FRC and TRC, including technological aspects, mechanical properties, long-term performance, analytical and numerical models, structural design, codes and standards, as well as practical applications and case studies.
