Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2016 This paper illustrates the performance of lightweight concrete using various amounts of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) and different amounts of foam agent to produce lightweight concrete.
Eethar T. Dawood, Ali J. Hamad
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Geomechanical Behaviour of Uncemented Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Beads–Clayey Soil Mixtures as Lightweight Fill [PDF]
Geotechnics, 2021 Lightweight fill can be advantageous in embankment construction for the purposes of reducing the (i) bearing pressures on the underlying soil foundation, (ii) destabilizing moments for constructed earthen slopes, and (iii) earth pressures acting behind retaining walls.
Pouyan Abbasimaedeh +2 more
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Open Engineering, 2022 There is a significant challenge to developing the strength and durability of the aerated concrete (AC) for structural applications, but to date, no researchers have focussed on the effect of expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) on the AC properties.
Shabbar Rana +2 more
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Physical and Mechanical Properties of a Bulk Lightweight Concrete with Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Beads and Soft Marine Clay [PDF]
Materials, 2019 The variation of physical and mechanical properties of the lightweight bulk filling material with cement and expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads contents under different confining pressures is important to construction and geotechnical applications. In this study, a lightweight bulk filling material was firstly fabricated with Singapore marine clay ...
J G Wang
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CivilEng, 2023 The innovation inherent to employing expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads lies in its transformative impact on traditional concrete practices. Through the incorporation of EPS beads in concrete mixtures, a novel approach emerges that significantly alters the
Mu'Tasim Abdel-Jaber +2 more
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Upcycling of waste EPS beads to immobilized codoped TiO2 photocatalysts for ciprofloxacin degradation and E. coli disinfection under sunlight [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 The emerging global problem of antimicrobial resistance needs immediate attention. In this regard, this work demonstrates the use of expanded polystyrene waste in the synthesis of immobilized photocatalytic films for the treatment of antibiotics as well ...
Manasa Manjunatha, Hari Mahalingam
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Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2008 Background: Mosquitoes transmit several diseases to human. There are several measures for control of larvae. As part of Integrated Vector Management (IVM) program, the utility of floating layers of polystyrene beads (EPS) is a potential alternative in ...
A Soltani +10 more
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Fire performance and spalling mitigation in high-strength and eps-modified mortars under transient thermal exposure [PDF]
Scientific ReportsHigh-strength cementitious composites are highly susceptible to explosive spalling at elevated temperatures, necessitating innovative fire resilience strategies.
A. Y. F. Ali +4 more
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Optimization and performance of expanded polystyrene concrete for sustainable infill wall construction using response surface methodology [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe increasing superimposed dead load (SDL) from conventional brick or concrete block infill walls of frame structures necessitate the development of lightweight and sustainable alternatives.
Muneeb Iqbal Ahmed +3 more
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Enhancing the properties of swelling soils with lime, fly ash, and expanded polystyrene -A review [PDF]
HeliyonThis paper discusses efforts made by past researchers to steady the expansive (problematic) soils using mechanical and chemical techniques - specifically with EPS beads, lime and fly ash.
Utkarsh, Pradeep Kumar Jain
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