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Lightweight self-compacting concrete reinforced with fibres for slab rehabilitation

Materiales de Construccion, 2011
The slabs of some buildings in Barcelona are formed by unidirectional beams, with a ceramic arch in between, which are filled with broken pottery or construction waste.
N. S. Klein, A. de la Fuente, A. Aguado, D. Masó   +3 more
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Self-Compacting Concrete with Artificial Lightweight Aggregates from Sugarcane Ash and Calcined Scheelite Mining Waste

Applied Sciences
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a relevant technology and an alternative to conventional concrete in complex structures due to its exceptional workability.
Jemima Tabita F. de Sousa, Marcos Alyssandro S. dos Anjos, José Anselmo da S. Neto, Evilane C. de Farias, Fernando G. Branco, Cinthia Maia Pederneiras   +5 more
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The Influence of Nano-Silica on Some Properties of Light Weight Self-Compacting Concrete Aggregate [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2023
Lightweight concrete (LWC) has been used successfully in building constructions for many years due to its physical properties and its lightweight with high thermal insulation and durability.
Ali Hadeel H., Awad Hadeel K.
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Influence of palm ash on properties of light weight self-compacting concrete

Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 2021
The huge amount and non-utilization of oil palm biomass has created a major disposal problem. The use of lightweight concrete improves structural efficiency, as well as constructability for ease of repair and renovation works.
Olatokunbo M. Ofuyatan, Ph.D, Festus Olutoge, Ph.D, David Omole, Ph.D, Adewumi Babafemi, Ph.D   +3 more
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Study on Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Polyblend Self-Compacting Concrete with Metakaolin, Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate, and SAP as Alternative Resources

Advances in Civil Engineering, 2022
This paper discusses the possibility of developing a lightweight self-compacting concrete (SCC) with self-curing capabilities. In this regard, a supplementary cementitious material metakaolin, a presoaked lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), and a
S. S. Vivek, B. Karthikeyan, G. Ragul Kanna, Senthil Kumaran Selvaraj, Jose S, Ponnusamy Palanisamy, Tezeta Moges Adane   +6 more
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Effects of the Incorporation of Expanded Clay on the Physical, Mechanical, Thermal and Microstructural Properties of Self-Compacting Lightweight Concrete (SCLC)

Materials Research, 2023
Self-compacting lightweight concrete (SCLC) has become one of the most promising materials in civil construction. This work applies expanded clay as a light aggregate in the production of SCLC, seeking to evaluate the influence of the use of this ...
Andressa F. Angelin, Victor J. S. Baldan, Rosa C. C. Lintz, Luísa A. Gachet   +3 more
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Fiber Reinforced Self-Compacting Lightweight Concrete for the Manufacture of Floating Structures

Zanco Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 2019
In this study fiber reinforced self-compacting lightweight concrete prepared using polypropylene fiber, limestone dust, and lightweight expanded clay aggregate LECA.
Danar Altalabani, Stefan Linsel, Dillshad. K.H. Bzeni   +2 more
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Retrofitting of SCC Deep Beams With Circular Openings Using CFRP [PDF]

Engineering and Technology Journal, 2021
The main objectives of this study are: encouraging the production and use of  self-compacting  concrete,  use  of  materials  which  are  lightweight,  easy to  use,  and  highly  efficient  in  the  retrofitting  of  reinforced  concrete buildings.
Nabeel Al-Bayati, Dhiyaa Mohammed, Nawfal Abdul Jabbar   +2 more
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The Effects of Maximum Attapulgite Aggregate Size and Steel Fibers Content on Fresh and Some Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Self Compacting Concrete

Journal of Engineering, 2020
The main objectives of this study were investigating the effects of the maximum size of coarse Attapulgite aggregate and micro steel fiber content on fresh and some mechanical properties of steel fibers reinforced lightweight self-compacting concrete ...
shubbar jawad Al-obaidey
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Potential use of recycled cork as aggregates for lightweight self-compacting concrete production

, 2023
This work questions the possibility of using expanded black cork aggregates (EBCA), for the production of lightweight self-compacting concrete. Five concrete mixtures were tested: concrete made entirely with natural aggregate as a control concrete and ...
Ghernouti, Youcef, Rabehi, Bahia
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