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Properties of Cement Brick Containing Expanded Polystyrene Beads (EPS) And Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA)

Journal of Science and Technology, 2018
This paper assesses the mechanical properties of cement brick containing Expanded Polystyrene Beads (EPS) and Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) as partial replacement of sand and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The aim of this research are to determine the mechanical properties of brick containing EPS and POFA as partial replacement of sand and OPC.
Kamarulzaman, Nurul Amirah, Adnan, Suraya Hani, Mohd Sari, Kamarul Aini, Osman, Mohamad Hairi, Ahmad Jeni, Mohamad Luthfi, Abdullah, M.S., Soon, Ern P. Ang, Yahya, Nur Faezah, Yassin, N.I.M., Wahee Anuar, M.N.A.   +9 more
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Influence of Temperature on Shear Behavior of Lightweight Reinforced Concrete Beams Using Pozzolana Aggregate and Expanded Polystyrene Beads

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, Nasim Shatarat, Hasan Katkhuda, Hebah Al-zu’bi, Rawand Al-Nsour, Rouzan Alhnifat, Ahmad Al-Qaisia   +6 more
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Fire performance and spalling mitigation in high-strength and eps-modified mortars under transient thermal exposure [PDF]

Scientific Reports
High-strength cementitious composites are highly susceptible to explosive spalling at elevated temperatures, necessitating innovative fire resilience strategies.
A. Y. F. Ali, Sabry A. Ahmed, Passant Youssef, A. M. Abdel-Wahab, M. S. El-Feky   +4 more
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Optimization and performance of expanded polystyrene concrete for sustainable infill wall construction using response surface methodology [PDF]

Scientific Reports
The 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, Adeel Zafar, Riyadh Alturki, Muhammad Imran Khan   +3 more
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Enhancing the properties of swelling soils with lime, fly ash, and expanded polystyrene -A review [PDF]

Heliyon
This 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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USE OF EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE (EPS) BEADS IN SILICA-FUME CONCRETE

The Journal of the University of Duhok, 2019
LAWEND ASKAR, ISMAEL ALBARWARY, MAND ASKAR   +2 more
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An investigation on the physical, mechanical and thermal properties of dune sand mortars lightened by expanded polystyrene beads (EPS)

Epitoanyag - Journal of Silicate Based and Composite Materials, 2021
Ouided Herihiri, Abdelhamid Guettala, Benchaa Benabed   +2 more
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Research on the mechanical properties of EPS lightweight soil mixed with slag. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) bead lightweight soil composites are a new type of artificial geotechnical material with low density and high strength characteristics that can be widely used in engineering projects. To promote the wide application of EPS bead
Lifang Mei, Dali Xiang, Yiwen Huang
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An Experimental Investigation On Light Weight Concrete By Uisng Expanded Polystyrene Beads (Eps)

Educational Administration Theory and Practices
Shyamala Bhoomesh, P. Santhosh Reddy, Dr. B. Sudharshan Reddy   +2 more
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Experimental Study of Sand-Cement Brick with Expanded Polystyrene Beads and Silica Fume as Partial Replacement Materials

Journal of the Civil Engineering Forum, 2022
The construction industry is growing fast alongside the growth of the economy and the population. As one of the major building materials, brick is in high demand for construction purposes.
Lim Yong Tat, Chong Chun Hou, Ling Jen Hua, Mazizah Ezdiani Binti Mohamad, Sia How Teck, Leong Wen Kam   +5 more
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