Rheological properties of biofibers in cementitious composite matrix

The formation of biofilms on cementitious building surfaces can cause visible discoloration and premature deterioration, and it can also represent a potential health threat to building occupants. The use of embedded biofilm-resistant photoactivated TiO2 nanoparticles at low concentrations in the cementitious composite matrix is an effective method to increase material durability and reduce maintenance costs. Zone of inhibition studies of TiO2-infused cementitious samples showed efficacy toward both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.

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Optimizing of the Cementitious Composite Matrix by Addition of Steel Wool Fibers (Chopped) Based on Physical and Mechanical Analysis

Materials ◽

10.3390/ma14051094 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (5) ◽

pp. 1094

Author(s):

Akrm A. Rmdan Amer ◽

Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽

Yun Ming Liew ◽

Ikmal Hakem A. Aziz ◽

Jerzy J. Wysłocki ◽

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Keyword(s):

Compressive Strength ◽

Flexural Strength ◽

High Strength ◽

Mechanical Analysis ◽

Primary Reinforcement ◽

Physicomechanical Properties ◽

Cementitious Composite ◽

Steel Wool ◽

Composite Matrix ◽

Wool Fibers

The demand for durable, resistant, and high-strength structural material has led to the use of fibers as reinforcing elements. This paper presents an investigation into the inclusion of chopped steel wool fibers (CSWFs) in cement to form a high-flexural strength cementitious composite matrix (CCM). CSWFs were used as the primary reinforcement in CCM at increments of 0.5 wt%, from 0.5–6 wt%, with ratios of cement to sand of 1:1.5 and water to cement of 0.45. The inclusion of CSWFs resulted in an excellent optimization of the physicomechanical properties of the CCM, such as its density (2.302 g/cm3), compressive strength (61.452 MPa), and maximum flexural strength (10.64 MPa), all of which exceeded the performances of other reinforcement elements reported in the literature.

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Time- and Temperature-Dependence of Rheological Properties of Cemented Tailings Backfill with Sodium Silicate

Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering ◽

10.1061/(asce)mt.1943-5533.0003605 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 33 (3) ◽

pp. 04020498

Author(s):

Ghada Ali ◽

Mamadou Fall ◽

Imad Alainachi

Keyword(s):

Temperature Dependence ◽

Rheological Properties ◽

Sodium Silicate

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Using the alveograph in developing requirements for the quality of flour for wafer sheet production

Khleboproducty ◽

10.32462/0235-2508-2020-29-12-52-58 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (12) ◽

pp. 52-58

Author(s):

E.P. Meleshkina ◽

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S.N. Kolomiets ◽

A.S. Cheskidova ◽

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Keyword(s):

Rheological Properties ◽

Quality Indicators ◽

Wheat Flour ◽

Mathematical Statistics ◽

Intended Purpose ◽

The Future ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

Objectively and reliably determined indicators of rheological properties of the dough were identified using the alveograph device to create a system of classifications of wheat and flour from it for the intended purpose in the future. The analysis of the relationship of standardized quality indicators, as well as newly developed indicators for identifying them, differentiating the quality of wheat flour for the intended purpose, i.e. for finished products. To do this, we use mathematical statistics methods.

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