Machine Learning-Based Simulation of the Air Conditioner Operating Time in Concrete Structures with Bayesian Thresholding.

Efficient energy use is crucial for achieving carbon neutrality and reduction. As part of these efforts, research is being carried out to apply a phase change material (PCM) to a concrete structure together with an aggregate. In this study, an energy consumption simulation was performed using data from concrete mock-up structures.

Performance Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Sequestration in Cement Composites with a Granulation Technique.

The cement industry emits a significant amount of carbon dioxide (CO). Therefore, the cement industry should recycle the emitted CO. However, sequestration by carbonation in cement composites absorbs a very small amount of CO.

Effects of Thermal Conductive Materials on the Freeze-Thaw Resistance of Concrete.

To solve the problem of black ice, many studies are being carried out. The key in recent days is enhancing the thermal conductivity of concrete. In this study, to improve the thermal conductivity, silicon carbide was used to substitute 50% and 100% of the fine aggregate.

Performance Assessment of the Post-Tensioned Anchorage Zone Using High-Strength Concrete Considering Confinement Effect.

Post-tensioned anchorage zones need enough strength to resist large forces from jacking forces from prestress and need spiral reinforcement to give confinement effect. High-strength concrete (HSC) has high-strength and brings the advantage of reducing material using and simplifying reinforcing. We tested strain stabilization, load-displacement, and strain of lateral reinforcements.

Evaluation of the Hydration Characteristics and Anti-Washout Resistance of Non-Dispersible Underwater Concrete with Nano-SiO and MgO.

In this paper, the effect of nano-SiO (NS) and MgO on the hydration characteristics and anti-washout resistance of non-dispersible underwater concrete (UWC) was evaluated. A slump flow test, a viscosity test, and setting time measurement were conducted to identify the impacts of NS and MgO on the rheological properties of UWC. The pH and turbidity were measured to investigate the anti-washout performance of UWC mixes.

Prevention of Autogenous Shrinkage in High-Strength Mortars with Saturated Tea Waste Particles.

The purpose of this study was to prevent early age autogenous shrinkage in high-strength mortars with saturated tea waste particles. In general, high strength and high performance concretes are made with low water/binder ratios; hence, they are susceptible to shrink at early ages. This shrinkage occurs due to self-desiccation that leads to autogenous shrinkage.