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Recommended Papers for: construction

Total Papers Found: 31

Use of silicon carbide sludge to form porous alkali-activated materials for insulating application

In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the construction industry is investing more in 'green' concretes and insulation materials. The purpose of this research was to create a porous foam using a geopolymer mixture and varying amounts of silica carbide sludge. By changing the amount of the sludge added, researchers could control what type of microstructure was produced. The effect of this variation on porosity and thermal properties was ...

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Characterization of the carbonization process of expandable graphite/silicone formulations in a simulated fire

Preventing steel from losing its strength during fires is crucial for safe evacuation and effective fire fighting. One of the most common protective coatings applied to steel and other construction materials today is intumescent paint. In this study, researchers created a potential new protective coating using a curable silicone base and varying volume amounts of expandable graphite between 5-25%. The key characteristic of these coatings is that they swell to ...

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Thermo-mechanical properties of fibre reinforced cement-based foam exposed to sulphate 

This paper investigates the effect sulphate exposure has on the thermal conductivity and mechanical strength of low density cement based foams, with and without microfiber reinforcement. This was done by exposing these cement foams to sulfphate over 90 days. The compressive strength and flexural toughness displayed a cyclic rise and fall for the plain sample, and the opposite for the reinforced sample. The thermal conductivity showed an initial rise, but then ...

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Moisture fixation and thermal properties of lime-hemp concrete

Lime-hemp concrete (LHC) is a sustainable construction material with a low environmental impact. In this study, the thermal properties of two lime-hemp mixes with varying levels of hemp were measured to analyze the material’s ability to be used on a larger scale in cold and wet climates. A TPS Thermal Constants Analyser measured the thermal properties of the lime-hemp samples using the Transient Plane Source (TPS) method. Results showed ...

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Development of high void fraction polylactide composite foams using injection molding: Mechanical and thermal insulation properties 

Polylactide (PLA) is a biodegradable polyester with a wide range of applications in transportation and construction industries. In this study, the physical and mechanical properties of low void fraction PLA foams and high void fraction PLA composite foams were examined after their fabrication using the high-pressure foam injection molding (HPFIM) process. A thermal constants analyzer measured the thermal conductivity of the samples using the transient plane source (TPS) method. Results ...

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