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Palin, D. (author), Thijssen, A. (author), Wiktor, V. (author), Jonkers, H.M. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author)Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) mortar specimens submerged in sea-water were analysed through environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM) in back scattered electron (BSE) mode and nano-scratching. Results from both sets of analysis show the presence of distinct phases associated with aragonite, brucite and cement paste. Phases associated...conference paper 2015
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Lukovic, M. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Savija, B. (author), Ye, G. (author), Copuroglu, O. (author)Simulation of mechanical behaviour of heterogeneous materials is only possible if the local properties of the components are known. In recent years nano-indentation is being applied on different levels to obtain local mechanical properties. The aim of this paper is to explore various ways to obtain these properties by combining nano-indentation...conference paper 2015
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Xiong, W. (author), Tang, J. (author), Zhu, G. (author), Han, N. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Dong, B. (author), Wang, X. (author), Xing, F. (author)Steel is prone to corrosion induced by chloride ions, which is a serious threat to reinforced concrete structures, especially in marine environments. In this work, we report a novel capsule-based selfrecovery system that utilizes chloride ions as a trigger. These capsules, which are functionalized via a smart response to chloride ions, are...journal article 2015
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Liu, D. (author), Heard, P. (author), Savija, B. (author), Smith, G. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Flewitt, P. (author)In the present work, the microstructure and mechanical properties of Gilsocarbon graphite have been characterized over a range of length-scales. Optical imaging, combined with 3D X-ray computed tomography and 3D high-resolution tomography based on focus ion beam milling has been adopted for microstructural characterization. A range of small...conference paper 2015
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- Lukovic, M. (author), Savija, B. (author), Dong, H. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Ye, G. (author) journal article 2014
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Ibrovic, V. (author), Lukovic, M. (author), Schlangen, E. (author)Strain hardening cementitious composites (SHCC) have been used in variety of structural applications. Apart from this, they are also suitable for non-structural applications. In this work, the application of SHCC for producing cover plates for light switches and power sockets is presented. For design and decorative industry, cement based...conference paper 2014
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Luckovic, M. (author), Savija, B. (author), Schlangen, E. (author)Corrosion of steel reinforcement is the main cause of deterioration in reinforced concrete structures. After the repair, corrosion of the steel might continue and even accelerate. While the development of the corrosion cell depends on many parameters and is difficult to control, the occurrence of visible damage in some cases can be delayed and...conference paper 2014
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Savija, B. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Pacheco Farias, J. (author), Millar, S. (author), Eichler, T. (author), Wilsch, G. (author)racks are always present in reinforced concrete structures. In the presented research, influence of mechanical cracks on chloride ingress is studied. A compact reinforced concrete specimen was designed, mimicking the cracking behaviour of beam elements. Cracks of different widths were induced by means of mechanical loading. These cracked...journal article 2014
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Poelma, R.H. (author), Morana, B. (author), Vollebregt, S. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author), Van Zeijl, H.W. (author), Fan, X. (author), Zhang, G.Q. (author)The porous nature of carbon nanotube (CNT) arrays allows for the unique opportunity to tailor their mechanical response by the infiltration and deposition of nanoscale conformal coatings. Here, we fabricate novel photo-lithographically defined CNT pillars that are conformally coated with amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC) to strengthen the...journal article 2014
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Lukovic, M. (author), Savija, B. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Ye, G. (author), van Breugel, K. (author)Differential shrinkage between repair material and concrete substrate is considered to be the main cause of premature failure of repair systems (Martinola, Sadouki et al. 2001, Beushausen and Alexander 2007). Magnitude of induced stresses depends on many factors, for example the amount of restraint, moisture gradients caused by different curing...conference paper 2014
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Sierra Beltran, M.G. (author), Jonkers, H.M. (author), Schlangen, E. (author)The overall performance of concrete patch repair systems depends on the durability of and compatibility between the concrete substrate and the repair material. This paper investigates the performance of a new type of SHCC material with embedded bacteria as a repair material. The bacteria are a healing agent to enhance the durability of the...conference paper 2014
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Savija, B. (author), Pacheco Farias, J. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Millar, S. (author), Eichler, T. (author), Wilsch, G. (author)Cracks are always present in reinforced concrete structures. It is a goal of the current research to study the influence of mechanical cracks on chloride ingress. A compact reinforced concrete specimen was designed, mimicking the cracking behaviour of beam elements. Cracks of different widths were induced by means of mechanical loading. These...conference paper 2014
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- Tziviloglou, E. (author), Jonkers, H.M. (author), Schlangen, E. (author) conference paper 2014
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Nahar, S.N. (author), Schmets, A.J.M. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Shirazi, M. (author), van de Ven, M.F.C. (author), Schitter, G. (author), Scarpas, A. (author)Countermeasures to the ageing of bituminous asphalt binders is a highly important topic, both for service-life extension of asphalt ‘in the field’ and for recycling old pavements (RAP) into new structures with similar functional requirements as the original structure. Usually this is achieved by applying additives that restore the adhesive and...conference paper 2014
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- Hu, J. (author), Koleva, D.A. (author), Ma, Y. (author), Schlangen, E. (author), Van Breugel, K. (author) journal article 2013
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Sangadji, S. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author)To repair concrete cracks in difficult or dangerous conditions such as underground structures or hazardous liquid containers, self healing mechanism is a promising alternative method. This research aims to imitate the bone self healing process by putting porous concrete internally in the concrete structure to create a porous network similar to ...journal article 2013
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Su, J.F. (author), Qiu, J. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author)Preservation and renovation bitumen of pavement is a big problem for the whole world. Traditionally, application rejuvenators is the only one method that can restore the original properties of the pavements. However, some puzzles still restrict its successful usage. Microencapsulation is a promising method to apply rejuvenator in bitumen. These...conference paper 2013
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Su, J.F. (author), Qiu, J. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author)Preservation and renovation bitumen of pavement is a big problem for the whole world. Traditionally, application rejuvenators is the only one method that can restore the original properties of the pavements. However, some puzzles still restrict its successful usage. Microencapsulation is a promising method to apply rejuvenator in bitumen. These...conference paper 2013
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Wiktor, V. (author), Sangadji, S. (author), Jonkers, H.M. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author)Bacterially induced calcium carbonate precipitation has received considerable attention for its potential application in enforcing or repairing construction material. The mechanism of bacterially mediated calcite precipitation in those studies is primarily based on the enzymatic hydrolysis of urea. Besides calcite precipitation, this reaction...conference paper 2013
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Xiong, W. (author), Zhu, G. (author), Tang, J. (author), Dong, B. (author), Han, N. (author), Xing, F. (author), Schlangen, H.E.J.G. (author)Poly (urea-formaldehyde) (PUF) shelled dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) microcapsules were prepared by in-situ polymerization technology for self-healing concrete applications. It’s found, during the process, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate (SDBS) behaves better in emulsification of DCPD than other surfactant of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) and styrene...conference paper 2013