Thermal conductivity of concrete–A review

I Asadi, P Shafigh, ZFBA Hassan… - Journal of Building …, 2018 - Elsevier
The thermal conductivity (k-value) of cement-based materials like concrete is an important
factor when considering the amount of heat transfer through conduction. The amount of heat …

Concrete as a thermal mass material for building applications-A review

P Shafigh, I Asadi, NB Mahyuddin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Identifying new energy saving methods in the building sector is essential due to limited
natural energy sources and the rising population. Thermal mass materials have the ability to …

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

AA Sayadi, JV Tapia, TR Neitzert, GC Clifton - Construction and building …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper deals with the contribution of expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles on fire
resistance, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foamed concrete. The foamed …

[HTML][HTML] Improving the thermal insulation and mechanical properties of concrete using Nano-SiO2

AN Saleh, AA Attar, OK Ahmed, SS Mustafa - Results in Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
The use of nanotechnology in the construction industry and building structures is one of the
important topics of construction engineering today. This study aims to discover the effect of …

A synopsis about perlite as building material–A best practice guide for Civil Engineer

AM Rashad - Construction and Building Materials, 2016 - Elsevier
Perlite is a common name for amorphous volcanic silicate/alumina rock which can be
expanded when rapidly heated at 900–1200° C. Utilization occasions of perlite have made …

[HTML][HTML] Durability of recycled aggregate concrete in cold regions

Y Ji, D Wang - Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
The combination of experimental programs and finite element numerical methods is adopted
to explore the durability of WBC (waste brick concrete). Rapid freeze-thaw and flexural tests …

State of the art in composition, fabrication, characterization, and modeling methods of cement-based thermoelectric materials for low-temperature applications

X Liu, R Jani, E Orisakwe, C Johnston… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
The worldwide energy crisis and environmental deterioration are probably humanity's
greatest challenges. Thermoelectricity, which allows for the mutual conversion between …

Industrial wastes-cum-strength enhancing additives incorporated lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) for energy efficient building: A comprehensive review

R Kumar, A Srivastava, R Lakhani - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) exhibits the advantages of thermal insulation,
reduces energy consumption building costs, improves building efficiency and easy …

Analysis of walls of functional gypsum board added with porous material and phase change material to improve hygrothermal performance

JH Park, Y Kang, J Lee, S Wi, JD Chang, S Kim - Energy and Buildings, 2019 - Elsevier
Gypsum board is widely used as a finishing material, and it is mixed with functional materials
to improve the comfort level of indoor air, provide thermal insulation, and satisfy moisture …