Thermal conductivity of concrete–A review
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 …
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
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 …
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
This paper deals with the contribution of expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles on fire
resistance, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foamed concrete. The foamed …
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
The worldwide energy crisis and environmental deterioration are probably humanity's
greatest challenges. Thermoelectricity, which allows for the mutual conversion between …
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
Lightweight aggregate concrete (LWAC) exhibits the advantages of thermal insulation,
reduces energy consumption building costs, improves building efficiency and easy …
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
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 …
to improve the comfort level of indoor air, provide thermal insulation, and satisfy moisture …