Experimental and Mechanistic Studies on the Tensile Sensitivity of a PDMS/MWCNT Nanocomposite and Its Application in Concrete Crack Monitoring.

A polydimethylsilosane/multiwalled carbon nanotube (PDMS/MWCNT) nanocomposite, as a tensile-strain-sensing material, was manufactured using a simple solution casting method. The percolation threshold, the relationship between the temperature and resistance, the tensile sensitivity, and the mechanism of the tensile sensitivity of the PDMS/MWCNT nanocomposite were studied, along with its application in concrete crack monitoring. The results show that the PDMS/MWCNT nanocomposite demonstrated a significant percolation phenomenon.

Effects of Curing Conditions on the MECHANICAL and Microstructural Properties of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Incorporating Iron Tailing Powder.

It has been reported that iron tailing powder (ITP) has the potential to partially replace cement to prepare ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC). However, the reactivity of ITP particles in concrete largely depends on the curing method. This study investigates the effects of curing conditions on the mechanical and microstructural properties of UHPC containing ITP.