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Characterization of concrete affected by delayed ettringite formation using the stiffness damage test by Giannini, Eric R., Sanchez, Leandro F.M., Tuinukuafe, Atolo, Folliard, Kevin J.

“…•The Stiffness Damage Test (SDT) can reliably assess DEF-damaged concrete.•SDI and PDI indices have a near-linear correlation to DEF expansions up to…”
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The physical and chemical characteristics of the shell of air-entrained bubbles in cement paste by Ley, M. Tyler, Chancey, Ryan, Juenger, Maria C.G., Folliard, Kevin J.

“…Recent research has suggested that the shell of an air-entrained void is important for resisting coalescence between air-voids and diffusion of gas from the…”
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The current state of the accelerated concrete prism test by Ideker, Jason H., East, Bradley L., Folliard, Kevin J., Thomas, Michael D.A., Fournier, Benoit

“…Expansions due to alkali–silica reaction (ASR) in the accelerated concrete prism test (ACPT–60 °C) show a significant reduction at 13 weeks compared to 52 week…”
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Observations of air-bubbles escaped from fresh cement paste by Ley, M. Tyler, Folliard, Kevin J., Hover, Kenneth C.

“…Recent experimental work is presented using a new technique to observe bubbles that have escaped from cement pastes and suspended in the bleed water. These…”
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Effect of environmental conditions on expansion in concrete due to alkali–silica reaction (ASR) by Fournier, Benoit, Ideker, Jason H., Folliard, Kevin J., Thomas, Michael D.A., Nkinamubanzi, Pierre-Claver, Chevrier, Ray

“…The environmental conditions to which a concrete element incorporating alkali–silica reactive aggregates is exposed play a major role in dictating the…”
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Impact of different climates on the resistance of concrete to natural carbonation by Huy Vu, Quoc, Pham, Gabriel, Chonier, Alain, Brouard, Eric, Rathnarajan, Sundar, Pillai, Radhakrishna, Gettu, Ravindra, Santhanam, Manu, Aguayo, Federico, Folliard, Kevin J., Thomas, Michael D., Moffat, Ted, Shi, Caijun, Sarnot, Anup

“…•Sheltered natural carbonation can be similar between different climates.•Huge impact of curing on natural carbonation for very early age (i.e. 1 day)•Impact…”
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Mechanisms of air entrainment in concrete by Du, Lianxiang, Folliard, Kevin J.

“…The advent of air-entraining agents is probably one of the most important technological advances in construction in the last century. It has been widely used…”
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Evaluation of precast bridge girder cracking: The role of volume change by Tiburzi, Nicolas B., Drimalas, Thano, Folliard, Kevin J.

“…Despite the rigorous alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and delayed ettringite formation (DEF) specifications employed by the Texas Department of Transportation,…”
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Mechanical properties and electrical resistivity of portland limestone cement concrete systems containing greater than 15% limestone and supplementary cementitious materials by Garcia, Jose E., Tiburzi, Nicolas B., Folliard, Kevin J., Drimalas, Thanos

“…•Strong, durable concrete can be produced with PLC and SCMs.•Low-clinker PLC concrete offers significant environmental benefits.•Effective w/cm is more…”
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Statistical Determination of Cracking Probability for Mass Concrete by Riding, Kyle A, Poole, Jonathan L, Schindler, Anton K, Juenger, Maria C. G, Folliard, Kevin J

“…AbstractThis study addresses the use of a stress-to-strength ratio as a failure criterion for thermal cracking. Restrained cracking frame specimens and…”
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Effect of Chemical Admixtures on Apparent Activation Energy of Cementitious Systems by Poole, Jonathan L, Riding, Kyle A, Juenger, Maria C. G, Folliard, Kevin J, Schindler, Anton K

“…The Arrhenius equation is often used to characterize the progress of portland cement hydration for predicting in-place concrete temperature, strength, and…”
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Effects of Constituent Materials and Quantities on Water Demand and Compressive Strength of Controlled Low-Strength Material by Du, Lianxiang, Folliard, Kevin J, Trejo, David

“…Controlled low-strength material (CLSM) is a self-compacting, flowable, low-strength, cementitious material used primarily as backfill, void fill, and utility…”
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Properties of high-performance concrete containing shrinkage-reducing admixture by Folliard, Kevin J., Berke, Neal S.

“…The effects of a recently developed shrinkage-reducing admixture on high-performance concrete properties are described. High-performance concrete mixtures…”
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Segmental retaining wall (SRW) split face delaminations and practical implications by Chan, Cesar, Hover, Kenneth C., Folliard, Kevin J.

“…This paper describes a scaling/delamination phenomenon that can occur on the split face of some segmental retaining wall (SRW) units. While this feature may…”
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Sulfate resistance of portland-limestone cement concrete systems: Linking laboratory and field performances by Tiburzi, Nicolas B., Garcia, Jose, Drimalas, Thano, Folliard, Kevin J.

“…•Expands previous knowledge on PLC systems evaluating higher limestone contents.•The focus of current standards and is not linked to actual degradation in the…”
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Sulfate resistance of portland-limestone cement systems containing greater than 15% limestone by Tiburzi, Nicolas B., Garcia, Jose, Drimalas, Thano, Folliard, Kevin J.

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Corrosion Detection of Steel Cables using Time Domain Reflectometry by Liu, Wei, Hunsperger, Robert G, Chajes, Michael J, Folliard, Kevin J, Kunz, Eric

“…Corrosion of steel cables and reinforcing steel in concrete structures is a major cause of structural deterioration. The current methods for corrosion…”
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Characterizing Alkali-Silica Reactivity of Aggregates Using ASTM C 1293, ASTM C 1260, and Their Modifications by Touma, Wissam E., Fowler, David W., Carrasquillo, Ramon L., Folliard, Kevin J., Nelson, Norman R.

“…Identifying the susceptibility of an aggregate to the alkali-silica reaction (ASR) before using it in concrete is one of the most efficient practices for…”
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Preventing Alkali‐Silica Reaction in Concrete by Ideker, Jason H., Drimalas, Thano, Folliard, Kevin J., Ghanizadeh, Ardalan, Parashar, Anuj, Chopperla, Krishna Siva Teja, Snyder, April, Thomas, Michael D.A.

“…Alkali‐silica reaction continues to be a challenging durability issue for portland cement‐based concrete. While myriad of preventive options is known to reduce…”
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The Use of the Foam Index Test to Predict AEA Dosage in Concrete Containing Fly Ash: Part I-Evaluation of the State of Practice by Harris, Nathan J., Hover, Kenneth C., Folliard, Kevin J., Ley, M. Tyler

“…Foam index tests can be used to predict the air-entraining admixtures dosages for concrete containing fly ash. No industry-accepted foam index test standard…”
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