Experimental and numerical study on mechanical properties of cement paste pipes subjected to uniaxial tensile loading

The aim of this paper is to investigate the mechanical properties of cement paste specimens by both experimental and numerical methods. Firstly, the specimens subjected to uniaxial tensile loading were studied experimentally. Afterwards, numerical investigation was carried out based on the experimental observations. Two types of specimens...

Influence of the alkali-silica reaction on the mechanical degradation of concrete

The alkali-silica reaction (ASR) is an important problem that has yet to be completely understood. Owing to the complexity of this<br/>phenomenon, a number of studies have been conducted to characterize its kinetics, its impact on the material, and its structural consequences.<br/>This paper focuses on the deteriorating impact of ASR on concrete...