Post by Prof. Osama Ahmed Mohamed, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE, SFHEA

I am pleased to share our latest publication in the European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering (Q1 Journal): 📖 Shrinkage Mechanisms and Mitigation Strategies in Alkali-Activated Mortars and Concretes: A Critical Review 📄 Publisher PDF access link: https://lnkd.in/dcxuUs3N This publication forms part of our ongoing research at Abu Dhabi University's College of Engineering on sustainable infrastructure, sustainable construction materials, and reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry. The construction sector is under increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining infrastructure durability and performance. Alkali-activated binders produced from industrial by-products such as slag and fly ash offer significant potential as low-carbon alternatives to conventional Portland cement. This review critically examines the mechanisms governing chemical, autogenous, and drying shrinkage in alkali-activated mortars and concretes and evaluates practical mitigation strategies to improve dimensional stability, durability, and long-term performance. I am particularly pleased to have co-authored this work with Eng. Haya Zuaiter, MSc., my research group member and former Abu Dhabi University student. This work contributes directly to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: * SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Advancing innovative low-carbon materials for resilient infrastructure. * SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities Supporting the development of durable and sustainable built environments. * SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production Promoting the beneficial use of industrial by-products and circular economy principles. * SDG 13 – Climate Action Supporting the transition toward lower-carbon construction materials and more sustainable infrastructure systems. I would like to acknowledge the support and research environment provided by Abu Dhabi University, the College of Engineering, the Department of Civil Engineering, and the Department of Architecture. @Abu Dhabi University Hamdi Mustafa Sheibani Professor Ghassan Aouad Professor Barry O'Mahony #AbuDhabiUniversity #CollegeOfEngineering #DepartmentOfCivilEngineering #DepartmentOfArchitecture #SustainableInfrastructure #SustainableMaterials #SustainableConstruction #LowCarbonConcrete #AlkaliActivatedMaterials #GeopolymerConcrete #CircularEconomy #ConstructionMaterials #CivilEngineering #InfrastructureEngineering #EnvironmentalEngineering #ClimateAction #NetZero #SDG9 #SDG11 #SDG12 #SDG13 #TaylorAndFrancis