Effect of SiO2 aerogel and perlite on properties of foamed concrete [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTo enhance the insulation performance, strength, and fire resistance performance of foamed concrete, this paper investigates the effects of incorporating nano-silica aerogel and expanded perlite.
Wanying Qu +4 more
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Experimental study on the splitting tensile failure of a carbon nanotube-modified fly ash foamed concrete filler [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTo study the enhancement effect of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the splitting tensile properties of foamed concrete backfill in which cement and fly ash were used as the cementitious materials and natural sand was used as the aggregate, specimens of CNT ...
Shukun Zhang +6 more
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Performance properties of structural fibred-foamed concrete
Results in Engineering, 2020 The demand for novel technology for manufacturing lightweight concrete has increased in the global construction industry. Therefore, studies that explore alternative lightweight concrete systems for structural applications are urgently needed.
Y.H. Mugahed Amran +7 more
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Effect of Fibers on the Mechanical Properties and Mechanism of Cast-In-Situ Foamed Concrete
Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022 The cast-in-situ foamed concrete is inherently susceptible to cracks due to its brittleness under external loads. In order to improve its mechanical properties, this paper investigated the effect of fibers on the mechanical properties and mechanism of ...
Wenhui Zhao, Zexing Liu, Ruiqi Wang
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Steel rebar corrosion and corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced foamed concrete
Frontiers in Materials, 2022 This study investigated the corrosion behavior of steel rebar in foamed concrete and the effects of water-cement ratio, fly ash, and fiber on reinforced foamed concrete’s corrosion rate and crack width. It was found that the corrosion rate of steel rebar
Yongheng Luo +4 more
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Water absorption and drying shrinkage of recycled foamed aggregate concrete [PDF]
, 2018 This paper presents some experimental results and discusses the used of recycled foamed aggregates as natural coarse aggregates replacement in producing concrete. The physical properties of recycled foamed aggregates concrete were investigated.
Chai, Teck Jung +2 more
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The mechanical properties of foamed concrete with polypropylene fibres [PDF]
, 2018 With the innovation of foamed concrete, some components of the building can be replaced by lightweight foamed concrete, reducing the self-weight the conventional concrete has.
Abdul Samad, Abdul Aziz +6 more
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 As a lightweight construction material, foamed concrete has garnered considerable attention due to a variety of advantages. However, the high-water absorption increases the burden on the structure and accelerates freeze-thaw damage, and thus reduce the ...
Dandan Shi +6 more
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Pore Characteristics and Their Effects on the Material Properties of Foamed Concrete Evaluated Using Micro-CT Images and Numerical Approaches [PDF]
, 2017 Foamed concrete contains numerous pores inside the material, and these pores are a significant factor determining the material characteristics. In particular, the pore distribution characteristics of foamed concrete significantly affect its thermal and ...
Abd Elrahman, Mohamed +3 more
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Behavior of Reinforced Composite Foamed-Normal Concrete Beams
Journal of Engineering, 2023 A study has been undertaken to investigate the production and behavior of beams made with foamed, normal, and composite concrete and reinforced with different steel percentages (under, balanced, and over). Nine reinforcement beams, including three normal-
Angham Nassar Jaffal +2 more
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