Use of Modern Technology to Develop Investment Housing Projects in Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-96
Author(s):  
Ahmed Mohammed Teen ◽  
Ana Maria Gramescu
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Housing Projects ◽  
Real Solutions ◽  
Hot Weather ◽  
Terrorist Acts ◽  
Time Ease ◽  
Modern Building

Abstract The problem of housing is one of the most important problems in Iraq, especially with the increase in the rate of population growth which is one of the highest rates in the world and after the great destruction that happened in Iraq because of wars and terrorist acts, and here begins to think about the real solutions of this crisis using modern technology and taking into account the feasibility of using modern construction materials compared to the traditional method of construction. Investors are seriously considering changing the traditional building style and transition to modern building materials to increase quality, win a time, ease of installation and achieve dimensional consistency with ease of internal and external finishing work. The hot weather in Iraq requires real attention to the issue of thermal insulation of buildings and therefore can use the advantage of modern materials to increase thermal insulation and reduce in the energy consumption. This article sheds light on the investment housing projects in Baghdad city.

Study and Application of Plastic Construction Materials

2011 ◽  
Vol 99-100 ◽  
pp. 1117-1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mao Quan Xue
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Flame Retardancy ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Low Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Building Walls

As new building materials, plastic has light weigh, corrosion resistance, low thermal conductivity, thermal insulation, waterproof, energy-saving, molding convenient, high recycling characteristic, widely used in building materials. According to the research of improving its flame retardancy, strength, thermal insulation, waterproof properties, the application of plastic use in doors and windows, pipeline, building walls and roofs of buildings, etc. were reviewed, and the developing direction was discussed.

scholarly journals Role of Local Building Materials on the Energy Behaviour of Habitats in Ouagadougou

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Abdoulaye COMPAORE ◽  
Boukaré OUEDRAOGO ◽  
Hassime GUENGANE ◽  
Etienne MALBILA ◽  
D. Joseph BATHIEBO
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Thermal Response ◽  
Computer Code ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Local Construction ◽  
One Year ◽  
Modern Building

<p>The present work is a contribution to the energy efficiency in the habitats by the valorization of the local building materials in Burkina Faso. A comparative numerical study on the thermal behavior and energy consumption of some habitats in local and modern building materials is carried out. The simulations were carried out using computer code written in FORTRAN language over a period of one year. Analysis of the results shows that habitats in local construction materials (BTC, BLT, adobe) have a better thermal response compared to modern building materials (hollow cinder block). Generally speaking, the temperature and humidity profiles obtained do not make it possible to ensure the summer comfort in these buildings throughout the year. The evaluation of air-conditioning loads to ensure thermal comfort in these habitats shows that they are higher respectively in the blocks, BLT, BTC, adobe constructions. We therefore consider that local building materials represent a good alternative for the search for energy efficiency in buildings.</p>

scholarly journals The Use Potential of Traditional Building Materials for the Realization of Structures by Modern Methods of Construction

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcela Spišáková ◽  
Daniela Mačková
Keyword(s):  
Lower Energy ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Sustainable Building ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
Building Systems ◽  
Modern Methods ◽  
Natural Building ◽  
Modern Building

Abstract The sustainable building has taken off in recent years with many investors looking for new and different methods of construction. The traditional building materials can be made out of natural materials, while others can help to lower energy costs of the occupant once built. Regardless of what the goal of the investor is, traditional building materials and their use is on the rise. The submitted paper provides an overview of natural building materials and possible modern building systems using these construction materials. Based on the questionnaire survey is defined the use potential of traditional building materials for the realization of the construction by methods of modern constructions and then are determined the drivers and barriers of traditional materials through using modern methods of construction. Considering the analysis of the achieved results, we can identify the gaps in the construction market in Slovakia and also to assess the perception of potential investors in the field of traditional building materials use, which is the purpose of submitted paper.

Research Status and Prospects of the Smart Concrete

2011 ◽  
Vol 194-196 ◽  
pp. 1118-1121
Author(s):  
Jie Sun ◽  
Wen Xia Ding
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Advanced Stage ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Concrete Material ◽  
Research Status ◽  
Modern Building ◽  
Smart Concrete

Smart concrete is the product of modern building materials combining with modern technology and the advanced stage of the traditional concrete development. But the smart concrete material is currently in the research and laboratory stage and is far away from large-scale practical application stage. The history and developing status of the smart concrete were reviewed. The definition and classification of the smart concrete were discussed in detail. The developing trend and prospects of the smart concrete were analyzed and some problems were proposed.

scholarly journals Foams based on industrial waste

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadezhda Manakova
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Foam Glass ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Economic Damage ◽  
Mining Areas ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Microscopic Studies

Substantial volumes of tailings and waste rocks placed in dumps create serious environmental and economic damage in mining areas and adjacent territories. The development of technologies for processing waste into heat-insulating building materials (foam glass) will make it possible to reduce the burden on the environment, as well as reduce the cost of finished building products. The article substantiates the possibility of obtaining block foamed materials for the production of heat-insulating materials based on man-made waste using low-temperature technology. The author investigated the ways of improving the operational properties of foam silicates by introducing modifying additives (apatite-nepheline waste, fly ash). To obtain foam silicates based on silica-containing waste, a liquid glass composition was prepared, into which additives were introduced. After molding and drying, the samples were swollen. Physical, chemical and thermal properties of foamed silicate materials made of silica-containing raw materials were determined taking into account the requirements of GOST for thermal insulation construction materials. To determine the thermal conductivity coefficient, an ITP-MG 4 electronic thermal conductivity meter was used. Microscopic studies were carried out using a SEM LEO 420 scanning microscope. The author of the article proposes the optimal compositions and conditions for obtaining foam materials that meet the regulatory requirements for materials and products for building insulation. Foamed materials with density up to 0.55 g/cm3, strength 5.5 MPa, water absorption 15–22 %, thermal conductivity 0.09–0.104 W•m/K were obtained. Foam glass materials have a wide range of properties: non-flammable, environmentally friendly, have a long service life, and are not subject to mold deterioration. The obtained materials can be recommended for use as thermal insulation in the construction and reconstruction of industrial and civil buildings and structures.

scholarly journals The impact of radiant heat on various types of plasterboard walls

2021 ◽  
Vol 352 ◽  
pp. 00001
Author(s):  
Stanislava Gašpercová ◽  
Linda Makovická Osvaldová ◽  
Erik Richnavský
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Fire Protection ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Radiant Heat ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Impact

The future of the whole world focuses on reducing waste produced by people. As the construction sector is one of the biggest producers of waste, a great deal of effort has been made to introduce this trend in modern construction. The “green” building sector, therefore, draws attention to natural and recyclable building materials. These include natural thermal insulation such as cork, fiberboard, hemp insulation, and even sheep wool insulation. Almost all types of such insulation are made from waste materials which, were they not reused in the form of thermal insulation, would end up as municipal or biodegradable waste. At the same time, we should point out that almost all “green” construction materials are flammable. This feature is not very advantageous from the point of view of fire protection and it can significantly affect the fire safety of a construction. It is for this reason that the main objective of this research was to determine the impact of a radiant heat source on various types of thermal insulation used as plasterboard filling and to evaluate the possibilities of their use in sandwich constructions for fire protection purposes.

Modern Building Materials and the Concept of "Sustainability Project"

2014 ◽  
Vol 941-944 ◽  
pp. 825-830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zlata Anatolyevna Gayevskaya ◽  
Xeniya Mikhailovna Rakova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Scientific Method ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Interactive System ◽  
International Union ◽  
Object Organization ◽  
Energy Efficient Building ◽  
Modern Building

The term "sustainable development" came in to use in 20th century and can be regarded as the set of mind notion. The International Union of Architects by the Copenhagen Declaration (December 7th, 2009), noted that "the concept of sustainability project" recognizes that all architectural and urban objects are part of a complex interactive system linked to their natural environment" [1]. The search for modern energy efficient building materials and technologies should be linked to the energy-efficient landscaping and typological object organization. Proposed scientific method provides the criteria of "sustainability project" in terms of modern energy efficient building materials usage. The modern construction materials building projected method suggested to be the part of complex interactive system linked to its natural surroundings based on the object energy-efficient organization properties (architectural, landscape and typological).

scholarly journals Mortars with Recycled Aggregates from Building-Related Processes: A ‘Four-Step’ Methodological Proposal for a Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2756
Author(s):  
Federica Vitale ◽  
Maurizio Nicolella
Keyword(s):  
Building Materials ◽  
Thermal Analyses ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Physical And Mechanical Properties ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Recycled Aggregates ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Natural Aggregates ◽  
By Products

Because the production of aggregates for mortar and concrete is no longer sustainable, many attempts have been made to replace natural aggregates (NA) with recycled aggregates (RA) sourced from factories, recycling centers, and human activities such as construction and demolition works (C&D). This article reviews papers concerning mortars with fine RA from C&D debris, and from the by-products of the manufacturing and recycling processes of building materials. A four-step methodology based on searching, screening, clustering, and summarizing was proposed. The clustering variables were the type of aggregate, mix design parameters, tested properties, patents, and availability on the market. The number and the type of the clustering variables of each paper were analysed and compared. The results showed that the mortars were mainly characterized through their physical and mechanical properties, whereas few durability and thermal analyses were carried out. Moreover, few fine RA were sourced from the production waste of construction materials. Finally, there were no patents or products available on the market. The outcomes presented in this paper underlined the research trends that are useful to improve the knowledge on the suitability of fine RA from building-related processes in mortars.

scholarly journals Application of Plastic Wastes in Construction Materials: A Review Using the Concept of Life-Cycle Assessment in the Context of Recent Research for Future Perspectives

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3549
Author(s):  
Tulane Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
Afonso Rangel Garcez de Azevedo ◽  
Daiane Cecchin ◽  
Markssuel Teixeira Marvila ◽  
Mugahed Amran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Plastic Waste ◽  
Plastic Wastes ◽  
Solid Waste Generation ◽  
Alternative Processes

The urbanization process contributes to the growth of solid waste generation and causes an increase in environmental impacts and failures in the management of solid waste. The number of dumps is a concern due to the limited implementation and safe disposal of this waste. The interest in sustainable techniques has been growing in relation to waste management, which is largely absorbed by the civil construction sector. This work aimed to review plastic waste, especially polyethylene terephthalate (PET), that can be incorporated with construction materials, such as concrete, mortars, asphalt mixtures, and paving. The use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) is related, as a tool that allows the sustainability of products and processes to be enhanced in the long term. After analyzing the recent literature, it was identified that studies related to plastic wastes in construction materials concentrate sustainability around the alternative destination of waste. Since the plastic waste from different production chains are obtained, it was possible to affirm the need for a broader assessment, such as the LCA, providing greater quantification of data making the alternative processes and products more sustainable. The study contributes to enhance sustainability in alternative building materials through LCA.

scholarly journals Fire Resistance Behaviour of Geopolymer Concrete:An Overview

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Salmabanu Luhar ◽  
Demetris Nicolaides ◽  
Ismail Luhar
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Resistance ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Flexural Behavior ◽  
Thermal Shrinkage ◽  
Physico Chemical ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Loss Of Strength

Even though, an innovative inorganic family of geopolymer concretes are eye-catching potential building materials, it is quite essential to comprehend the fire and thermal resistance of these structural materials at a very high temperature and also when experiencing fire with a view to make certain not only the safety and security of lives and properties but also to establish them as more sustainable edifice materials for future. The experimental and field observations of degree of cracking, spalling and loss of strength within the geopolymer concretes subsequent to exposure at elevated temperature and incidences of occurrences of disastrous fires extend an indication of their resistance against such severely catastrophic conditions. The impact of heat and fire on mechanical attributes viz., mechanical-compressive strength, flexural behavior, elastic modulus; durability—thermal shrinkage; chemical stability; the impact of thermal creep on compressive strength; and microstructure properties—XRD, FTIR, NMR, SEM as well as physico-chemical modifications of geopolymer composites subsequent to their exposures at elevated temperatures is reviewed in depth. The present scientific state-of-the-art review manuscript aimed to assess the fire and thermal resistance of geopolymer concrete along with its thermo-chemistry at a towering temperature in order to introduce this novel, most modern, user and eco-benign construction materials as potentially promising, sustainable, durable, thermal and fire-resistant building materials promoting their optimal and apposite applications for construction and infrastructure industries.

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