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Insulating Light Weight Aggregate Concrete [PDF]
Engineering and Technology Journal, 2010 The weather in Iraq is hot in summer and cold in winter. Therefore , thethermal insulation is of the main problems facing the engineers working inbuilding and housing sectorThe paper presents an experimental investigation, It includes preparation ...
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Mix design of light-weight self-compacting concrete
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2016 In recent decades, the utilization of mineral and chemical admixtures in concrete technology has led to changes in the formulation and mix design which has, in turn, made the concrete stronger and more durable. Light weight concrete (LWC) is an excellent
Behnam Vakhshouri, Shami Nejadi
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PALM KERNEL SHELL AS AGGREGATE FOR LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE
Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, 2010 In this study, the effect of replacing the conventional gravel with palm kernel shell as aggregates in making concrete volumes of palm kernel shells were used in two (4) different proportions with the other constituents and the strength of the concretes ...
P. A. Idan, J. J. Musa
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Optimum light weight concrete mix design against high temperature [PDF]
مهندسی عمران شریف, 2022 The fire phenomenon can cause the loss of structural materials resistance which may end to damage or even structural total collapse. Physical and chemical changes in concrete due to firing also make serious structural defects in concrete structures ...
M.Q. Panahy +3 more
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SHEAR CAPACITY OF SUSTAINABLE LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE BEAMS
Journal of Engineering and Sustainable Development, 2021 This Lightweight concrete is one of the important types familiar of concrete, as the local stone Attapulgite was used as aggregate after treating it with a solution of minors, then it was used in pouring five -reinforced concrete beams by adding steel ...
Aseel Q. Makhool +2 more
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Mix proportioning of M25 grade concrete by replacing normal aggregate with light weight aggregate (Pumice) [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Day to day a large development in construction activities are happening. All constructions require huge quantity of concrete. All we know that conventional concrete has density 2400 kg/m3.This type of concrete is not at all required in all aspects.
Varikuppala Lalitha +1 more
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Reinforcing Mechanisms of Coir Fibers in Light-Weight Aggregate Concrete [PDF]
Materials, 2021 Due to the requirement for developing more sustainable constructions, natural fibers from agricultural wastes, such as coir fibers, have been increasingly used as an alternative in concrete composites. However, the influence of coir fibers on the hydration and shrinkage of cement-based materials is not clear.
Xiaoxiao Zhang +3 more
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Pakistan Journal of Engineering & Technology, 2021 Lightweight cement has numerous applications in the substantial and development industry these days. In this investigation, an endeavor has been made to think about the regular concrete and lightweight total substantial utilizing blend M25.
Muhammad Jahanzaib +6 more
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Cold-Formed Steel-Concrete Beams
Jurnal Teknik Sipil, 2012 Light weight material usually be chosen as a material for earthquake resistant building in order to reduce inertia force of the building. In comparison with others section, a cold-formed steel section is a lighter section and makes this section is ...
Ade Lisantono +2 more
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Microstructure characterization of sustainable light weight concrete using trapped air additions.
Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2022 Light-weight aggregate and trapped air additions (TAD) affect concrete performance and lead to the production of light-weight concrete (LWC). In this research, fourteen mixes were designed to study the effects of TAD type and content and pozzolanic ...
Said Maaty, Ahmed Elshami, Fryal Kamel
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