Expanded Fly Ash Clay Aggregate a Sustainable Alternative Coarse Aggregate for Concrete [PDF]
Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures, 2019 Demand for natural aggregates in making concrete is increasing every day. Concrete is widely used in turnkey projects and small-scale projects. An alternative sustainable coarse aggregate for natural coarse aggregate can reduce the amount of pollution ...
Bright Brabin WINSLEY, M. MUTHUKANNAN
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The effect of the pre-wetting of expanded clay aggregate on the freeze-thaw resistance of the expanded clay aggregate concrete [PDF]
Studia Geotechnica et Mechanica, 2021 This paper presents experimental research on expanded clay aggregate concrete. The aim of the investigations was to determine if the pre-wetting of expanded clay aggregate has an effect on the freeze-thaw durability of the expanded clay aggregate ...
Musiał Michał Piotr +2 more
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Mechanical properties of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) concrete
Przegląd Naukowy Inżynieria i Kształtowanie Środowiska, 2022 The construction activities are based on structural concrete, which is one of the most commonly used materials. The fundamental aim of using lightweight concrete (LWC) was to reduce the concrete self-weight of the structure parts.
Atheer S. ISSA, Ali K. Al-ASADI
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 Lightweight aggregate is the generic name of a group of aggregates having a relative density lower than normal aggregates (natural sand, gravel, and crushed stone), sometimes is referred to as low density aggregate. Depending on the source and the method
Zukri Azhani +3 more
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Lightweight self-compacting concrete with light expanded clay aggregate (LECA) [PDF]
MATEC Web of Conferences, 2018 Lightweight concretes have been successfully applied in building constructions for many years due to their favorable material properties, particularly their low specific weight in connection with a high strength, a high capability of thermal insulation ...
Heiza Khaled, Eid Fatma, Masoud Taha
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Mokslas: Lietuvos Ateitis, 2010 Binder material is the most expensive raw component of concrete; thus, scientists are looking for cheaper substitute materials. This paper shows that when manufacturing, a part of the binder material of expanded-clay lightweight concrete can be replaced ...
Marija Vaičienė, Jurgita Malaiškienė
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Properties and homogeneity of a commercial light expanded clay aggregate [PDF]
CerâmicaIn the present work, an exhaustive analysis of an Argentinian commercial LECA with a multi-technique approach was successfully carried out. Five sub-types of samples were considered to study the degree of macroscopic homogeneity of the LECAs, which ...
Evelin N. Sosa Fabré +4 more
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate Concrete
BuildingsThe porous nature of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) is decisive in the physical and mechanical properties of concrete. A comprehensive experimental study consisting of 13 different mixtures and 234 specimens was carried out on density ...
Orkun Uysal +4 more
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Technological properties of a self-bloating clay and expanded-clay aggregate for the production of lightweight concrete [PDF]
Cerâmica, 2023 The global interest in an increasingly sustainable economy, with a reduction in the consumption of raw materials and energy, can be supported by the growth in the use of lightweight concrete (LC) produced with expanded-clay aggregates (EA).
A. V. Rodrigues, S. R. Bragança
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The Influence of Expanded Glass and Expanded Clay on Lightweight Aggregate Shotcrete Properties [PDF]
Materials, 2022 In the construction industry, the selection of sustainable materials leads to a movement towards more sustainable construction. In this study, lightweight aggregate shotcrete based on expanded glass (EG) and expanded clay (EC) is investigated. The goal of the study is to determine the influence of EG and EC inclusion on the properties of shotcrete ...
Augonis, Algirdas +4 more
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