All Outputs (87)

Eco-friendly 3D Printing Mortar with Low Cement Content: Investigation on Printability and Mechanical Properties (2024)
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Sukontasukkul, P., Komkham, S., Jamnam, S., Zhang, H., Fujikake, K., Puttiwongrak, A., & Hansapinyo, C. (2024). Eco-friendly 3D Printing Mortar with Low Cement Content: Investigation on Printability and Mechanical Properties. Civil Engineering Journal, 10

The conventional approach to achieving optimal printability and buildability in 3D printing mortar relies heavily on cement, which is both costly and environmentally detrimental due to substantial carbon emissions from its production. This study aims... Read More about Eco-friendly 3D Printing Mortar with Low Cement Content: Investigation on Printability and Mechanical Properties.

Use of buffer treatment to utilize local non-alkali tolerant bacteria in microbial induced calcium carbonate sedimentation in concrete crack repair (2024)
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Pianfuengfoo, S., Kongtunjanphuk, S., Zhang, H., & Sukontasukkul, P. (2024). Use of buffer treatment to utilize local non-alkali tolerant bacteria in microbial induced calcium carbonate sedimentation in concrete crack repair. Heliyon, 10(4), Article e2677

Concrete often suffers cracks due to its low tensile strength. The repair process can vary ranging from surface coating, grouting, and strengthening. Microbial induced calcium carbonate sedimentation process (MICP) is a process of utilizing non-patho... Read More about Use of buffer treatment to utilize local non-alkali tolerant bacteria in microbial induced calcium carbonate sedimentation in concrete crack repair.

Characteristic and Allowable Compressive Strengths of Dendrocalamus Sericeus Bamboo Culms with/without Node Using Artificial Neural Networks (2023)
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Buachart, C., Hansapinyo, C., Sukontasukkul, P., Zhang, H., Sae-Long, W., Chetchotisak, P., & O'Brien, T. E. (2024). Characteristic and Allowable Compressive Strengths of Dendrocalamus Sericeus Bamboo Culms with/without Node Using Artificial Neural Networ

The strength of construction material is a crucial consideration in the process of structural design and construction. Conventional materials such as concrete or steel have been widely utilized due to their predictable material performance. However,... Read More about Characteristic and Allowable Compressive Strengths of Dendrocalamus Sericeus Bamboo Culms with/without Node Using Artificial Neural Networks.

Force monitoring of Galfan cables in a long-span cable-truss string-support system based on the magnetic flux method (2023)
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Zhang, Y., Tian, X., Xia, J., & Zhang, H. (2023). Force monitoring of Galfan cables in a long-span cable-truss string-support system based on the magnetic flux method. Structural Monitoring and Maintenance, 10(3), 261-281. https://doi.org/10.12989/smm.202

Magnetic flux sensors are commonly used in monitoring the cable force, but the application of the sensors in large diameter non-closed Galfan cables, as those adopted in Yueqing Gymnasium which is located in Yueqing City, Zhejiang Province, China and... Read More about Force monitoring of Galfan cables in a long-span cable-truss string-support system based on the magnetic flux method.

A new concept of bio-based prestress technology with experimental Proof-of-Concept on Bamboo-Timber composite beams (2023)
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Zhang, H., Shen, M., Deng, Y., Andras, P., Sukontasukkul, P., Yuen, T. Y. P., Wong, S. H., Limkatanyu, S., Singleton, I., & Hansapinyo, C. (2023). A new concept of bio-based prestress technology with experimental Proof-of-Concept on Bamboo-Timber composit

This paper presents a pioneering experimental proof-of-concept study to validate a novel concept of prestress technology that used only pure bio-based composite materials while achieved consistent prestressed stress distribution within the structure... Read More about A new concept of bio-based prestress technology with experimental Proof-of-Concept on Bamboo-Timber composite beams.

Experimental study on flexural behaviours of fresh or aged hollow reinforced concrete girders strengthened by prestressed CFRP plates (2023)
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Deng, Y., Guo, Z., Zhang, H., Limkatanyu, S., Sukontasukkul, P., Yuen, T. Y. P., Wong, S. H. F., Hansapinyo, C., Adom-Asamoah, M., Shen, M., Huang, L., Kuang, J. S., & Zou, Y. (2023). Experimental study on flexural behaviours of fresh or aged hollow reinf

The paper presents a well-rounded experimental study on the flexural performance of Reinforced Concrete (RC) box girders strengthened with prestressed carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) plates. The motivation behind the study was twofold: the ris... Read More about Experimental study on flexural behaviours of fresh or aged hollow reinforced concrete girders strengthened by prestressed CFRP plates.

Beyond time: Enhancing corrosion resistance of geopolymer concrete and BFRP bars in seawater (2023)
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Chen, Z., Yu, J., Nong, Y., Yang, Y., Zhang, H., & Tang, Y. (2023). Beyond time: Enhancing corrosion resistance of geopolymer concrete and BFRP bars in seawater. Composite Structures, 322, Article 117439. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117439

To improve the durability of Basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) bars reinforced geopolymer concrete (GPC), it is important to study the time-dependent variation of the corrosion resistance ability of GPC and BFRP in a seawater environment. This p... Read More about Beyond time: Enhancing corrosion resistance of geopolymer concrete and BFRP bars in seawater.

Precise determination of initial printable time for cement mortar 3D printing using a derivative method (2023)
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Sukontasukkul, P., Maho, B., Komkham, S., Pianfuengfoo, S., Zhang, H. (., Yoo, D., Tangchirapat, W., Sae-Long, W., Limkatanyu, S., & Chindaprasirt, P. (2023). Precise determination of initial printable time for cement mortar 3D printing using a derivative

Purpose This study aims to propose a technique that establishes a mathematical relationship between width and time, and utilizes a derivative method to determine the initial printable time (tint) for mortar suitable for 3D printing. The study conduc... Read More about Precise determination of initial printable time for cement mortar 3D printing using a derivative method.

Self-compacting steel fibers reinforced geopolymer: Study on mechanical properties and durability against acid and chloride attacks (2023)
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Sukontasukkul, P., Intarabut, D., Phoo-ngernkham, T., Suksiripattanapong, C., Zhang, H., & Chindaprasirt, P. (2023). Self-compacting steel fibers reinforced geopolymer: Study on mechanical properties and durability against acid and chloride attacks. Case

This study aimed to investigate the effects of steel fibers on the properties of self-compacting geopolymer (SCG), including flowability and fillability, compressive and flexural strength, and durability against harmful chemical substances such as ac... Read More about Self-compacting steel fibers reinforced geopolymer: Study on mechanical properties and durability against acid and chloride attacks.

A machine learning-based structural load estimation model for shear-critical RC beams and slabs using multifractal analysis (2023)
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Osei, J. B., Adom-Asamoah, M., Owusu Twumasi, J., Andras, P., & Zhang, H. (2023). A machine learning-based structural load estimation model for shear-critical RC beams and slabs using multifractal analysis. Construction and Building Materials, 394, Articl

This paper presents a machine learning model for load-level estimation for shear-critical reinforced concrete (RC) beams and slabs using multifractal features of their characteristic crack patterns to automate and provide well-informed decisions for... Read More about A machine learning-based structural load estimation model for shear-critical RC beams and slabs using multifractal analysis.

An artificial neural network (ANN) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka (2023)
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Fernando, N., T.A., K. D., & Zhang, H. (. (2024). An artificial neural network (ANN) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka. Journal of Financial Management of Property and Construction

Purpose The Government’s investment in infrastructure projects is considerably high, especially in bridge construction projects. Government authorities must establish an initial forecasted budget to have transparency in transactions. Early cost esti... Read More about An artificial neural network (ANN) approach for early cost estimation of concrete bridge systems in developing countries: the case of Sri Lanka.

Strain driven mode-switching analytical framework for estimating flexural strength of RC box girders strengthened by prestressed CFRP plates with experimental validation (2023)
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Deng, Y., Ling, D., Guo, Z., Sukontasukkul, P., Yueng, T. Y., Wong, S. H., …Zhang, H. (2023). Strain driven mode-switching analytical framework for estimating flexural strength of RC box girders strengthened by prestressed CFRP plates with experimental

This paper presents a pioneering study that developed the first analytical model to analyse and design reinforced concrete (RC) box girders strengthened by prestressed CFRP plates. The proposed analytical model considered and addressed prestress loss... Read More about Strain driven mode-switching analytical framework for estimating flexural strength of RC box girders strengthened by prestressed CFRP plates with experimental validation.

Whole Life Carbon Assessment of a Typical UK Residential Building Using Different Embodied Carbon Data Sources (2023)
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Keyhani, M., Abbaspour, A., Bahadori-Jahromi, A., Mylona, A., Janbey, A., Godfrey, P., & Zhang, H. (2023). Whole Life Carbon Assessment of a Typical UK Residential Building Using Different Embodied Carbon Data Sources. Sustainability, 15(6), Article 5115.

The climate crisis in many sectors is driving rapid and substantial changes. Considering the fact that the building sector accounts for 39% of energy related carbon emissions, it is important to take swift actions to reduce these emissions. This stud... Read More about Whole Life Carbon Assessment of a Typical UK Residential Building Using Different Embodied Carbon Data Sources.

Experimental investigation of mechanically laminated straight or curved-and-tapered bamboo-concrete T-beams (2023)
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Deng, Y., Hao, Y., Mohamed, A., Wong, S. H., Tang, Y., Yuen, T. Y., Sukontasukkul, P., Shen, M., Fernando, N., Saint, R., & Zhang, H. (2023). Experimental investigation of mechanically laminated straight or curved-and-tapered bamboo-concrete T-beams. Engi

This study echoes the rising demand for bio-based material in concrete composite structures in the race to accelerate carbon neutrality in construction. Noticing that most previous studies are focused on straight timber or engineered bamboo-to-concre... Read More about Experimental investigation of mechanically laminated straight or curved-and-tapered bamboo-concrete T-beams.

Radiation characteristic of cloud based magnetometer for vehicle detection (2023)
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Yee, S. K., Teoh, M. C., Abidin, Z. Z., Dahlan, S. H., Anuar, M. R., Tee, K. S., …Soon, C. F. (2023). Radiation characteristic of cloud based magnetometer for vehicle detection. Jurnal Teknologi, 85(2), 167-174. https://doi.org/10.11113/jurnalteknologi.

A traffic sensing and monitoring system based on a magnetometer is proposed to work with Arduino pro-mini and nRF24L01 to mitigate traffic congestion problems. As vehicles pass through the magnetometer buried underground, the microcontroller process... Read More about Radiation characteristic of cloud based magnetometer for vehicle detection.

Use of viscoelastic polymer sheet as an acoustic control treatment in ceramic tiles to improve sound insertion loss (2023)
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Sukontasukkul, P., Tontiwattanakul, K., Puttiwongrak, A., Zhang, H., Parichatprecha, R., Suksiripattanapong, C., …Chindaprasirt, P. (2023). Use of viscoelastic polymer sheet as an acoustic control treatment in ceramic tiles to improve sound insertion lo

Ceramic tiles are commonly used in non-structural components of a building such as walls, partitions, floors, and roofs. However, due to their high surface hardness and density, ceramic tiles are not an ideal soundproof material. To... Read More about Use of viscoelastic polymer sheet as an acoustic control treatment in ceramic tiles to improve sound insertion loss.

An experimental investigation and machine learning-based prediction for seismic performance of steel tubular column filled with recycled aggregate concrete (2022)
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Tang, Y., Wang, Y., Wu, D., Zhang, H., Zhu, M., Chen, Z., …Wang, X. (2022). An experimental investigation and machine learning-based prediction for seismic performance of steel tubular column filled with recycled aggregate concrete. Reviews on Advanced

This paper presents the design and application of a low-cycle reciprocating loading test on 23 recycled aggregate concrete-filled steel tube columns (RACSTC) and 3 ordinary concrete-filled steel tube columns (OCSTC). Additionally, a systematic study... Read More about An experimental investigation and machine learning-based prediction for seismic performance of steel tubular column filled with recycled aggregate concrete.

Mechanical behavior and constitutive model of sustainable concrete: seawater and sea-sand recycled aggregate concrete (2022)
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Feng, W., Tang, Y., Yang, Y., Cheng, Y., Qiu, J., Zhang, H., Isleem, H. F., Tayeh, B. A., & Namdar, A. (2023). Mechanical behavior and constitutive model of sustainable concrete: seawater and sea-sand recycled aggregate concrete. Construction and Building

Resources such as fresh water and river sand have become scarce in some areas around the world because of the considerable increase in infrastructural construction. To overcome this issue, the utilization of recycled aggregates (RAs) in concrete is c... Read More about Mechanical behavior and constitutive model of sustainable concrete: seawater and sea-sand recycled aggregate concrete.

Use of Cement Mortar Incorporating Superabsorbent Polymer as a Passive Fire-Protective Layer (2022)
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Jamnam, S., Sua-iam, G., Maho, B., Pianfuengfoo, S., Sappakittipakorn, M., Zhang, H., …Sukontasukkul, P. (2022). Use of Cement Mortar Incorporating Superabsorbent Polymer as a Passive Fire-Protective Layer. Polymers, 14(23), Article 5266. https://doi.or

Concrete structures, when exposed to fire or high temperatures for a certain time, could suffer partial damage or complete structural failure. Passive fire-protective coating materials are an al-ternative way to prevent or delay damage to concrete st... Read More about Use of Cement Mortar Incorporating Superabsorbent Polymer as a Passive Fire-Protective Layer.

Real-Time Vibration Measurement and Inverse Analysis for Dynamic Properties of an Axisymmetric Masonry Structure (2022)
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Buachart, C., Hansapinyo, C., Tantisukumal, N., Miyamoto, M., Matsushima, M., Limkatanyu, S., …Zhang, H. (2023). Real-Time Vibration Measurement and Inverse Analysis for Dynamic Properties of an Axisymmetric Masonry Structure. Journal of Asian Architect

Historic buildings are public symbols, standing as a sacred reminders. Many of them have been recognized as World Heritage Sites. In this study, real-time vibration measurement of an im-portant axisymmetric masonry pagoda was performed. With the meas... Read More about Real-Time Vibration Measurement and Inverse Analysis for Dynamic Properties of an Axisymmetric Masonry Structure.