Research on the absorbing characteristics of cement matrix composites filled with carbon black-coated expanded polystyrene beads

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 161-164 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Du ◽  
S. Liu ◽  
H. Guan
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Black ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Polystyrene Beads

Mechanical and Strain-Sensing Properties of Cement-Matrix Composite Containing Nano-Sized Carbon Black

2019 ◽  
Vol 815 ◽  
pp. 203-209
Author(s):  
Yan Feng Wang ◽  
Yi Zhao ◽  
Xiao Hua Zhao ◽  
Ran Hai
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Black ◽  
Compressive Loading ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Structural Function ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Strain Sensing ◽  
Reinforced Composite ◽  
Carbon Fiber Reinforced Composites ◽  
Reinforced Cement ◽  
Experimental Researches

An experimental researches was performed for carbon black-reinforced cement-matrix composites. The carbon black used was in the form of particles with a nano-size. Results show that when content of the carbon black is between 0.25% and 0.75% by weight of cement, both flexural and compressive strengths of the composite can be enhanced. Flexural strength increases up to 9.69%, and compressive strength increases up to 6.92%, respectively. Moreover, the carbon black-reinforced composite is of high strain-sensing ability. The fractional change in resistance () increases monotonically upon compressive loading, and decreases monotonically upon unloading. These properties indicate that the carbon black-reinforced composite can be used for structural function, while at the same time act as a strain sensor itself. Compared with carbon fiber-reinforced composites, the carbon black-reinforced composite has a low price and is easy for mixing.

scholarly journals Carbon Fiber Cement-Matrix Composites

TANSO ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 1999 (190) ◽  
pp. 300-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. D. L. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Cement Matrix ◽  
Matrix Composites

scholarly journals Optimizing the Tensile Strength of Polystyrene Lightweight Concrete: A Panacea for Sustainable Housing Development in Developing Countries

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-125
Author(s):  
S. E. Ubi
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Split Tensile Strength ◽  
Polystyrene Beads ◽  
Coarse Aggregates ◽  
Lattice Design ◽  
Strength Result

The use of polystyrene beads in concrete applications has been limited due to its perceived low strength properties. Tensile strength test is an important test that determines the vulnerability of concrete to tensile cracking due to the weight of the structural load. Water, sand, coarse aggregates, expanded polystyrene beads, and ordinary Portland cement are the materials used for this study. All the materials were batched according to their weight, except for polystyrene and coarse aggregates which were batched in volume after mixing them together. The polystyrene partial replacement level was considered at 12% of the coarse aggregate volume. The model equation adopted for this study was based on Scheffe’s {4, 2} simplex lattice design for both Pseudo component and component proportional models. The actual model was developed from the 28th day test result. The Mathlab and Minitab 16 software were used in this study to generate the actual mix ratios. The results obtained showed that both Pseudo component and component proportional models both produced an average split tensile strength of about 5.10N/mm2. This implied that the results of this study produced a split tensile strength result that varied between 18% - 19% of its compressive strength result. This showed that the materials and the mix ratios optimized in this study are suitable as building blocks for residential low rising buildings and as partition slaps for high rising buildings. The lightweight property makes it highly suitable for large scale application in high rising structures as internal partition slaps only.

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