Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of High Strength Mortar Incorporating Silica Fume and Graphene Nanoplatelets: Experimental and Mathematical Modeling

• Main Authors: Salah H.A., Mutalib A.A., Algaifi H.A., Yahya I.B., Yusof M.A.I., Sakib N., Elsayed M.
• Other Authors: 58297421600
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2024
• Subjects: cementitious material; compressive strength; graphene nanoplatelets; graphene-based mortar; high-strength mortar; cement (construction material); mechanical property; mortar; numerical method; reinforced concrete; response surface methodology; scanning electron microscopy; silica
• Institution: Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Cement-based mortar is recognized as a popular and cost-effective material for the rehabilitation and repair of reinforced concrete structures. However, the development of high-performance cement-based mortar is in high demand in order to not only enhance compressive strength but also to prolong the...