Journal of Building Material Science

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Lightweight fiber reinforced composites are widely used in engineering structures, which often fail catastrophically due to the uncertainty of external loads and their brittle nature. The development of pseudo ductile hybrid composites was the proposed solution to create minimal ductility in fiber reinforced composites so that equipment downtime, cost, and loss of lives can be... More

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The Building Dining Arch project aimed to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing space that integrated modern architectural design with efficient dining facilities. The structure was conceived to provide a unique dining experience while also serving as a central gathering point for both social and culinary activities. The design incorporated innovative materials and sustainable construction... More

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Sustainable construction targets the reduction of the negative impacts of construction operations on the environment and improving the utilization of natural resources. It does this by reducing the cost of carbon emissions, the utilization of environmentally friendly materials, reducing energy and water usage, which increases the life of buildings, and reducing wastage through recycling. It... More

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The study presents the process to synthesize and characterize the M3 polymorph of Tricalcium oxy silicate, also known as alite (Ca₃O(SiO₄)), a major component in Portland cement. An optimized solid-state reaction protocol has been established for synthesizing high volume pure M3-alite. The effects of raw materials, sintering conditions, degree of compaction, and stabilizers were studied on the... More

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Housing, access to which is recognised as a universal right for all, embodies the values, traditions and social dynamics specific to different communities. It is a place of residence whose choice is often influenced by social, economic, religious, demographic, cultural and environmental factors. The housing in Bol, a Sahelian town in the Lac province of... More

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The use of artificial lighting, particularly in urban areas, contributes to global warming and carbon footprints. Urban expansion is unregulated and unplanned in emerging nations. In the case of India, the urban community is the major consumer of electric power. The invention of Light-transmitting concrete (LTC) lets light pass through opaque concrete and lowers the... More

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Beam-to-column joints affect the behavior of the building. This research aims to obtain an empirical equation of the rotational stiffness of the beam-to-column timber joints with variations in the number and diameter of bolts. The method used is the destructive method to obtain elastic and post-elastic history of load and deformation of timber joints. The... More

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The study is motivated from the perspective of developing an eco-friendly and effective alternative to cement-based materials. One of the contributions of this research lies in the assessment of three different concentrations of sodium hydroxide (8M, 12M, and 16M) along with the use of Activated Low-Calcium Fly Ash (ALF) as a supplementary cementitious material. Another... More

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The aim of this study is to assess the mechanical properties of different types of fibre-reinforced self-compacting concrete (FRSCC) such as steel fibre (SFSCC), glass fibre (GFSCC), polypropylene fibre (PFSCC) and plain self-compacting concrete (SCC). This will involve the evaluation of various fibres’ influences on the key strength parameters including compressive, split tensile, flexural and... More

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The paper examines the improvements in M40 and M50 grade concrete properties resulting from adding nano-titania and using ground granulated blast-furnace slag as a replacement for cement in an effort to produce an environmentally friendly concrete substitute. The concrete mixes were formulated by following IS 10262:2019 and the different mix combinations comprised 0.5% to 2%... More

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Green buildings represent a crucial solution for reducing carbon emissions in the construction sector, which accounts for approximately one-third of global energy-related emissions. However, high initial costs remain a significant barrier to widespread adoption of sustainable construction practices. This study addresses the critical gap in understanding how cost factors interconnect throughout the entire lifecycle of... More

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Although concrete is a commonly used building material, it suffers deterioration in acidic surroundings. Significant structural damage and expensive repairs can follow from this. This work examined the strength and durability of M40 and M50 grade concrete incorporating 30% ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and 1% titanium dioxide (TiO₂). Several tests, including an acid... More