In the present work, important subject of improvement strength and durability future generation smart nano-engineered cementitious composites is evoked through incorporation another kind nanomaterial like fullerene buckyballs (C60). This research dedicated to analysis - at nanoscale processus embedding C60 nanomaterials in calcium silicate hydrates (C–S–H). Using molecular dynamics simulations,...

In this study, ultra-lightweight and high strength Engineered Cementitious Composites (ULHS-ECCs) are developed via lightweight filler incorporation matrix composition tailoring. The mechanical, physical, micromechanical properties of the resulting ULHS-ECCs investigated discussed. with a density below 1300 kg/m3, compressive beyond 60 MPa, tensile strain capacity above 1%, thermal conductivity...

Pavement systems have significant impacts on the environment and economy due to large material consumption, energy input, and capital investment. To evaluate the sustainability of rigid pavement overlay designs, an integrated life cycle assessment and life cycle cost analysis model was developed to calculate the environmental impacts and costs of overlay systems resulting from material producti...

The poor durability of concrete bridges throughout the US is an increasingly large concern for highway transportation authorities. With decreasing budget allocations for infrastructure maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement, the need for greater durability is apparent. A main source of this poor durability is leaking mechanical expansion joints between adjacent simple spans of multi-span ...

This paper presents the results of an experimental study to evaluate the damage and failure mode of hybrid-fiber engineered cementitious composite (ECC) panels caused by large projectiles or fragments with the aim towards quantifying the extent to which hybrid-fiber ECC improves the resistance of blast panels against impact loading. Drop weight tests are conducted on full-scale blast/shelter pa...