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...

Economical desert sand engineered cementitious composites (DS-ECCs) using a mixture of cement, fly ash, local sand, water, low-cost PVA fibers, and chemical additives were developed, aiming for further enhancement in ductility toughness. The mechanical behavior DS-ECCs two samples (from Mu Us Tengger deserts, China) was determined uniaxial tension/compression tests three-/four-point bending tes...

Synopsis: Cementitious materials are generally classified as semi-conductors that are capable of carrying electricity when an external electrical signal is applied. The electrical properties of cementitious materials have been widely explored for monitoring their internal hydration processes. However, comparatively less work has been done in using the inherent electrical properties of cementiti...