Engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) suffer from high shrinkage and low early strength due to large dosage of materials slow hydration fly ash. This study aims improve compressive properties reduce drying ECC using ceramic wastes hydrothermal curing. Experimental results have indicated that polishing powder (CPP) recycled sand (RCS) exert opposite effect on the ECC. Hydrothermal-cured enha...

Cementitious composites such as concrete pavements are susceptible to different damage modes, which are primarily caused by repeated loading and long-term deterioration. There is even greater concern that damage could worsen and occur more frequently with the use of heavier vehicles or new aircraft carrying greater payloads. Thus, the objective of this research is to engineer cementitious compo...

Purpose – A large amount of post-consumer carpet waste is discarded into landfills. The need to recycle this waste is increasing due to the lack of available landfill spaces in many parts of the world, environmental concerns, and resource conservation. The purpose of this paper is to explore the use of this waste for a low-cost, high-volume application. Design/methodology/approach – Fibers from...