Dr. Harsh Rathore

Granite Powder and Blended Supplementary Cementitious Materials in Sustainable Self-Compacting Concrete: A Comprehensive Review

Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is an advanced concrete capable of flowing through congested reinforcement and filling complex formwork under its own weight without mechanical vibration. However, its comparatively high powder and cement requirements may increase production costs a...

Phase Change Material-Based Lightweight Concrete Using Expanded Clay Aggregate: A Review of Materials, Incorporation Techniques and Performance

Phase Change Materials (PCMs) have emerged as promising thermal energy-storage materials for improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Their incorporation into lightweight concrete can reduce heat transmission, regulate indoor temperature and decrease dependence on mechanical...

Seismic Retrofitting of Reinforced Concrete Beam–Column Joints Using HP-HFRC and Wire-Mesh Confinement: A Review

Reinforced concrete beam–column joints are critical regions in framed structures because they transfer bending moments, shear forces and axial loads between adjoining members. In older buildings, inadequate transverse reinforcement, poor anchorage and insufficient confinement fre...