Yu Wang^1,2, Mengyang Ma^1,2,*, Yong Long^1,2, Qingxiang Zhao^1,2, Zhifei Cheng^1,2

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 1773-1784, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.048695 - 06 August 2024

Abstract Shrinkage-induced cracking is a common issue in concrete structures, where the formation of cracks not only affects the aesthetic appearance of concrete but also potentially reduces its durability and strength. In this study, the effect of ceramsite sand addition on the properties of a ternary system of cement-ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS)-phosphogypsum (PG) is investigated. In particular, the fluidity, rheology, hydration heat, compressive strength, autogenous shrinkage, and drying shrinkage of the considered mortar specimens are analyzed. The results indicate that an increase in PG content leads to a decrease in fluidity, higher viscosity, lower More >

Safwan Al-sayed, Xi Wang, Yijiang Peng^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.79, No.3, pp. 4169-4195, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.048916 - 20 June 2024

Abstract The mechanical properties and failure mechanism of lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) is a hot topic in the engineering field, and the relationship between its microstructure and macroscopic mechanical properties is also a frontier research topic in the academic field. In this study, the image processing technology is used to establish a micro-structure model of lightweight aggregate concrete. Through the information extraction and processing of the section image of actual light aggregate concrete specimens, the mesostructural model of light aggregate concrete with real aggregate characteristics is established. The numerical simulation of uniaxial tensile test, uniaxial compression… More >

Qingran Meng^1,2, Wenwen Xu², Zuobing Xiao², Qinfei Ke^1,2,*, Xingran Kou^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.4, pp. 629-641, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.029182 - 12 June 2024

Abstract Bio-based cyclodextrins (CDs) are a common research object in supramolecular chemistry. The special cavity structure of CDs can form supramolecular self-assemblies such as vesicles and microcrystals through weak interaction with guest molecules. The different forms of supramolecular self-assemblies can be transformed into each other under certain conditions. The regulation of supramolecular self-assembly is not only helpful to understand the self-assembly principle, but also beneficial to its application. In the present study, the self-assembly behavior of epoxy-β-cyclodextrin (EP-β-CD) and mixed anionic and cationic surfactant system (sodium dodecyl sulfate/dodecyltrimethylammonium bromide, SDS/DTAB) in aqueous solution was studied. Morphological… More > Graphic Abstract

Jie Huang^*, Rongbin Jiang, Xiaobo Sun, Yingyong Shuai

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 187-201, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.044232 - 23 January 2024

Abstract The reuse of waste recycled concrete from harsh environments has become a research hotspot in the field of construction. This study investigated the repair effect of carbonation treatment on second-generation recycled fine aggregate (SRFA) obtained from recycled fine aggregate concrete (RFAC) subjected to freeze-thaw (FT) cycles. Before and after carbonation, the properties of SRFA were evaluated. Carbonated second-generation recycled fine aggregate (CSRFA) at five substitution rates (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) to replace SRFA was used to prepare carbonated second-generation recycled fine aggregate concrete (CSRFAC). The water absorption, porosity and mechanical properties of CSRFAC were More >

Ismail Shah^1,2, Jing Li^1,3,4,*, Nauman Khan⁵, Hamad R. Almujibah⁶, Muhammad Mudassar Rehman², Ali Raza⁷, Yun Peng^3,4

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.12, No.1, pp. 167-186, 2024, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.031503 - 23 January 2024

Abstract Recycled steel fiber reinforced concrete is an innovative construction material that offers exceptional mechanical properties and durability. It is considered a sustainable material due to its low carbon footprint and environmental friendly characteristics. This study examines the key influencing factors that affect the behavior of this material, such as the steel fiber volume ratio, recycled aggregate replacement rate, concrete strength grade, anchorage length, and stirrup constraint. The study investigates the bond failure morphology, bond-slip, and bond strength constitutive relationship of steel fiber recycled concrete. The results show that the addition of steel fibers at 0.5%,… More >

Guiwu Lin, Kaige Liu, Yuliang Chen^*, Yunpeng Ji, Rui Jiang

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.11, pp. 3957-3975, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.028290 - 31 October 2023

Abstract This paper presents an experimental study to explore the compressive properties of fiber recycled aggregate concrete. A total of 75 specimens with the replacement rate of recycled coarse aggregate and fiber type were conducted under a uniaxial compressive test. The failure modes, stress-strain whole curves, peak stress, peak strain, and energy dissipation capacity were systematically observed and revealed. Test results indicate that steel fiber has the best modification effect on energy dissipation capacity and the toughness index of recycled concrete, corresponding to the enhancement of 81.75% and 22.90% on average. The addition of polyvinyl alcohol… More > Graphic Abstract

Cut Rahmawati^1,2,*, Lia Handayani³, Muhtadin⁴, Muhammad Faisal⁴, Muhammad Zardi¹, S. M. Sapuan⁵, Agung Efriyo Hadi⁶, Jawad Ahmad⁷, Haytham F. Isleem⁸

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.10, pp. 3751-3767, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.028987 - 10 August 2023

Abstract Waste Glass (WGs) and Coir Fiber (CF) are not widely utilized, even though their silica and cellulose content can be used to create construction materials. This study aimed to optimize mortar compressive strength using Response Surface Methodology (RSM). The Central Composite Design (CCD) was applied to determine the optimization of WGs and CF addition to the mortar compressive strength. Compressive strength and microstructure testing with Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) were conducted to specify the mechanical ability and bonding between the matrix, CF, and WGs. The results showed… More > Graphic Abstract

Yafei Hu^1,2, Keqing Li^1,2, Bo Zhang^1,2, Bin Han^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.9, pp. 3463-3484, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.027532 - 20 July 2023

Abstract The super-fine particle size of tailings is its drawback as a recycled resource, which is reflected in the low strength of the new construction and industrial materials formed when it is mixed with cement and other cementitious materials. Therefore, it is crucial to study the effect of tailings particle size and cementitious material on the strength of tailings wet shotcrete (TWSC) and to investigate the optimal mix proportion. In this paper, a multivariate nonlinear response model was constructed by conducting central composite experiments to investigate the effect of different factors on the strength of TWSC.… More >

Dawei Liang^1,2,4, Meng Wu^1,*, Yan Hu³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.76, No.1, pp. 279-293, 2023, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2023.035279 - 08 June 2023

Abstract As an indispensable part of identity authentication, offline writer identification plays a notable role in biology, forensics, and historical document analysis. However, identifying handwriting efficiently, stably, and quickly is still challenging due to the method of extracting and processing handwriting features. In this paper, we propose an efficient system to identify writers through handwritten images, which integrates local and global features from similar handwritten images. The local features are modeled by effective aggregate processing, and global features are extracted through transfer learning. Specifically, the proposed system employs a pre-trained Residual Network to mine the relationship… More >

Xintong Chen, Pinghua Zhu^*, Xiancui Yan, Lei Yang, Huayu Wang

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.6, pp. 2953-2967, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.027140 - 27 April 2023

Abstract With the emphasis on environmental issues, the recycling of waste concrete, even recycled concrete, has become a hot spot in the field of architecture. But the repeated recycling of waste concrete used in harsh environments is still a complex problem. This paper discusses the durability and recyclability of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) as a prefabricated material in the harsh environment, the effect of high-temperature curing (60°C, 80°C, and 100°C) on the frost resistance of RAC and physical properties of the second generation recycled coarse aggregate (RCA₂) of RAC after 300 freeze-thaw cycles were studied. The frost… More >