Effects of expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles on fire resistance, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foamed concrete

2016 ◽  
Vol 112 ◽  
pp. 716-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali A. Sayadi ◽  
Juan V. Tapia ◽  
Thomas R. Neitzert ◽  
G. Charles Clifton
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Foamed Concrete

Preparation and Characterization of CCCW/Foamed Concrete Composite

2011 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 13-18
Author(s):  
Ke Qing Li ◽  
De Ping Chen ◽  
Shi Li Zhang ◽  
Bao Shun Liu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Heat Insulation ◽  
High Humidity ◽  
Underground Engineering ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Foamed Concrete ◽  
Insulation Performance

Aimed at improving the waterproofing property of foamed concrete, a heat-insulating and waterproofing composite applied in underground engineering was prepared by using cementitious capillary crystalline waterproofing material and foamed concrete. The properties of foamed concrete and composite such as compressive strength, water absorption and thermal conductivity were tested and contrasted, and the compounding reaction mechanism was analyzed. The results show that, compared with foamed concrete, the water absorption of composite has been significantly reduced while the heat-insulating property of foamed concrete is maintained and the overall waterproofing and heat-insulation performance has been significantly improved. A new approach solving underground heat-harm such as high temperature and high humidity is provided.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF EXPANDED GLASS AND POLYSTYRENE WASTE ON THE PROPERTIES OF LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE CONCRETE

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jurga Šeputytė-Jucikė ◽  
Marijonas Sinica
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Conductivity Coefficient ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Lightweight Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Low Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Polystyrene Waste

The main objective of this study is to create a lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) with a low thermal conductivity coefficient using expanded glass (EG) aggregate, produced from waste glass or crushed expanded polystyrene waste, obtained by crushing waste packing tare of household appliances. Research related to the effects of the amount of Portland cement (PC) as well as EG aggregates and crushed expanded polystyrene waste on physical (density, thermal conductivity coefficient, water absorption and capillary coefficient) and mechanical (compressive strength) properties of LWAC samples are provided. Insulating LWAC based on a small amount of PC and lightweight EG aggregates and crushed expanded polystyrene waste, with especially low thermal conductivity coefficient values (from 0.070 to 0.098 W/ (m·K)) has been developed. A strong relationship between thermal conductivity coefficient and density of LWAC samples was obtained. The density of LWAC samples depending on the amount of PC ranged between 225 and 335 kg/m3. A partial replacement of EG aggregate by crushed expanded polystyrene waste, results in relative density decrease of LWAC samples. In LWAC samples the increased amount of PC results in increased compressive strength.

Lightweight Concrete Precast Panels for the Improvement of Thermal Insulation of Housing with Expanded Polystyrene Beads

2021 ◽  
Vol 1033 ◽  
pp. 163-171
Author(s):  
Alexandra Reto ◽  
Renzo Sanabria ◽  
José Rodriguez ◽  
Alexandra Hinostroza
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Linear Trend ◽  
Precast Concrete ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Conventional Concrete ◽  
Polystyrene Beads

The precast concrete elements in the construction of buildings are increasingly used due to their better quality control, constructive speed, reduction of the number of workers and less waste of resources compared to conventional construction; for wall applications, to these advantages, the design to ensure thermal comfort requires the improvement of the low thermal insulation of conventional concrete panels. The use of materials with lower thermal conductivity such as Expanded PolyStyrene Beads (EPSB) in lightweight concrete for the construction of precast panels in housing, contributes to improve thermal insulation and the saving operational energy during its operation phase, because the aggregate has a small size, low density and thermal conductivity; applied in higher volumes in concrete, reduces indoor heat loss in cold climates and indoor heat gain in warm climates in housing. The purpose of this research is to study the behavior of lightweight concrete with EPSB for 16%, 26% and 36% addition and evaluate the air-dry density, compressive strength, thermal conductivity, relationship between air-dry density with compressive strength and thermal conductivity. The results indicate that the higher the percentage of EPSB the air-dry density, compressive strength and thermal conductivity decrease; the relationships between air-dry density with compressive strength and thermal conductivity follow a linear trend and are similar.

Study on High-Efficiency Complexed Foaming Agent for Lightweight Foamed Concrete

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 569-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xian Ming Liu ◽  
Li Ya Wang ◽  
Sen Lan Li ◽  
Jian Ping Wang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Light Weight ◽  
Insulation Layer ◽  
Foam Expansion ◽  
Foaming Agent ◽  
Stable Foam ◽  
Foamed Concrete ◽  
Novel Complex

The introduction of foam into concrete, made the concrete have a small internal, closed independent uniform bubbles, which can form light weight, good insulation properties of foamed concrete, mainly used for roofing, non-load-bearing walls and thermal insulation layer pipeline. The purpose of this study is to obtain basic data on the properties of the development of lightweight foamed concrete containing a novel and high-efficiency foaming agent for various applications. The results show that this novel complex foaming agent have high foam expansion and stable foam. Lightweight foamed concrete based on LC foaming agent exhibits high compressive strength, low thermal conductivity and low water absorption after 28-day curing. Furthermore, it can be found that micropores is homogenously distributed into the LC foamed concrete with density of 400kg/m3.

scholarly journals Effect of Additives, Cement Type, and Foam Amount on the Properties of Foamed Concrete Developed with Civil Construction Waste

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (15) ◽  
pp. 2998
Author(s):  
Richard Thomas Lermen ◽  
Patrícia Favaretto ◽  
Rodrigo de Almeida Silva ◽  
Gelsa Edith Navarro Hidalgo ◽  
Rejane M. C. Tubino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Air Entrainment ◽  
Variable Response ◽  
Cement Type ◽  
Natural Sand ◽  
Construction Waste ◽  
Concrete Blocks ◽  
Foamed Concrete ◽  
Response Variables

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the use of additives in producing foamed concrete blocks, which were made by totally replacing natural sand with civil construction waste (CCW). The concrete blocks were developed in accordance with an experimental design that used the complete factorial statistical method, for which three factors with different levels were considered: cement type (CP-V, CP II-Z, and CP II-F); use of additive (without additive, plasticizer, air entrainment, and superplasticizer) and foam amount (5.7%, 7.7%, and 9.5% of the total mass). The influence of each factor and the interactions between them were assessed on the following response variables: compressive strength, dry and saturated density, air voids, water absorption, and thermal conductivity. The results show that all factors had a significant influence on the variable response. For example, the use of the superplasticizer additive resulted in higher compressive strength, lower density, lower air void, and lower thermal conductivity. Finally, the use of additives had little influence on the response variables in relation to the other factors.

Manufacturing parameters influencing fire resistance of geopolymers: A review

2016 ◽  
Vol 233 (4) ◽  
pp. 721-733
Author(s):  
Ikmal Hakem Aziz ◽  
Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri Abdullah ◽  
Heah Cheng Yong ◽  
Liew Yun Ming ◽  
Kamarudin Hussin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Thermal Behavior ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Fire Resistance ◽  
Temperature Stability ◽  
High Temperature Stability ◽  
Technological Parameters ◽  
Manufacturing Parameters

Geopolymers exhibit various unique properties and characteristics, including high compressive strength, high temperature stability, and low thermal conductivity. As a relatively new and perspective material, the behavior of geopolymers subjected to high temperatures is being intensively studied nowadays. This review summarizes the recent achievements in the development of geopolymer-based fire resistance materials. Technological parameters, which influence thermal behavior of geopolymer-based materials, are also discussed. Besides that, recent applications of geopolymers according to their composition are presented.

Research on the Foamed Concrete with High Volume Fly Ash

2017 ◽  
Vol 727 ◽  
pp. 1062-1066
Author(s):  
Hui Chao Chu ◽  
Xian Jun Lyu ◽  
Yan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Process Parameters ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
High Volume Fly Ash ◽  
Foamed Concrete

A study has been undertaken to investigate the effects, on the properties of foamed concrete, of replacing large volumes of cement with fly ash. This paper reports the results of the properties of foamed concrete and shows that up to 55% of the cement could be replaced without any significant reduction in compressive strength. Foamed concrete with 55% fly ash and good performance were obtained by optimizing the process parameters. The results showed that the compressive strength, dry density, water absorption and thermal conductivity of foamed concrete with 55% fly ash were 0.71MPa, 244kg/m3, 33%, and 0.045 W/mK respectively.

scholarly journals Some Engineering Properties of Foamed Concrete for Sustainable Technological Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 53-57
Author(s):  
Felix A. Oginni ◽  
Samuel N. John
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Modulus Of Elasticity ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Engineering Properties ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Concrete Production ◽  
Foamed Concrete

A study of the technology of foamed concrete production is carried out. The engineering properties and applications of this type of concrete are presented for varying densities so as to effectively tap the advantages of its use for specific purposes. The properties considered are the 7-day compressive strength, thermal conductivity, modulus of elasticity and drying shrinkage. A study of the behaviours of foamed concrete at varying dry densities for the different characteristics was undertaken. Results indicate that as the dry density increases, the engineering properties increase though at different rates for the 7-day Compressive strength, Thermal conductivity, and Modulus of elasticity. The drying shrinkage decreases as the dry density increases. A comparative study of the 7-day Compressive strength and Modulus of elasticity show that they both follow the same trend over the varying dry density except at a dry density of 1200 kg/m3. A comparative study of the thermal conductivity and the percent drying shrinkage indicate that the thermal conductivity is inversely proportional to the percent drying shrinkage. Economics and other considerations together with its multipurpose applications of foamed concrete can open up business opportunities in Africa and sustainability. This can also help in providing needed funds for infrastructural development.

scholarly journals Lightweight geopolymer composites as structural elements with improved insulation capacity

2018 ◽  
Vol 149 ◽  
pp. 01042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glikeria Kakali ◽  
Dimitris Kioupis ◽  
Aggeliki Skaropoulou ◽  
Sotiris Tsivilis
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Structural Elements ◽  
Cement Mortars ◽  
Mechanical Strengths ◽  
Geopolymer Composites ◽  
Excellent Stability

This study concerns the development of lightweight fly ash based geopolymers which can be applied as alternatives to the traditional lightweight concrete. Different kinds of expanded polystyrene were used as lightweight agents. The results showed that lightweight geopolymers were successfully prepared, exhibiting compressive strength and density in the range 7.70 – 29.57 MPa and 0.97 – 1.57 g/cm3, respectively. The product containing 3% w/w of commercial expanded polystyrene possesses low thermal conductivity (0.16 W/mK) combined with sufficient mechanical strengths (11 MPa), excellent stability and fire resistance while its water absorption is comparable to that of conventional construction materials (cement mortars, concrete).

Effect of Unit Binder Content on Mechanical Properties of Foamed Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 692 ◽  
pp. 486-489
Author(s):  
Kyung Ho Lee ◽  
Keun Hyeok Yang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Binder Content ◽  
Dry Density ◽  
Steam Curing ◽  
Pressure Steam ◽  
Foamed Concrete ◽  
Aerated Concrete ◽  
Test Result

The present study tested six concrete mixes to develop a high-performance foamed concrete without using high-pressure steam curing processes, as an alternative to autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks. Dry density, compressive strength and thermal conductivity of foamed concrete were measured according to the variation of unit binder content. Test result showed that dry denstiy, compressive strength and thermal conductivity of foamed concrete incresed with the increase in the unit binder content. The compressive strength of tested foamed concrete was commonly higher than that of conventional foamed concrete with the same dry density.

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