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Said Jalali
Researcher at University of Minho
Publications - 203
Citations - 5891
Said Jalali is an academic researcher from University of Minho. The author has contributed to research in topics: Compressive strength & Portland cement. The author has an hindex of 29, co-authored 201 publications receiving 4944 citations.
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Alkali-activated binders: A review: Part 1. Historical background, terminology, reaction mechanisms and hydration products
TL;DR: Alkali-activated binders have emerged as an alternative to OPC binders, which seems to have superior durability and environmental impact as mentioned in this paper, and the proper terminology to designate these new binders will be discussed.
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Alkali-activated binders: A review. Part 2. About materials and binders manufacture
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors summarized current knowledge about alkali-activated binders, by reviewing previously published work, and suggested topics for future work in this field and theoretical questions are discussed.
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Cementitious building materials reinforced with vegetable fibres : a review
TL;DR: In this paper, the use of vegetable fibres as reinforcement in cement based materials is discussed, and the compatibility between the fibres and the cement matrix and also how they influence cement properties.
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Nanotechnology: Advantages and drawbacks in the field of construction and building materials
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors reviewed current knowledge about nanotechnology and nanomaterials used by the construction industry, including the use of nanoparticles to increase the strength and durability of cimentitious composites.
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Reusing ceramic wastes in concrete
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of using calcined-clay wastes in concrete was examined and it was shown that concrete with 20% cement replacement outperformed the control concrete mixtures concerning compressive strength, capillary water absorption, oxygen permeability and chloride diffusion.