The Effect of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate on the Mitigation of Liquefaction in Shaking Table
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DOI: 10.1007/s10706-020-01592-z
Abstract: Non-conventional materials are often applied to dissipate the energy of dynamic loads and mitigate liquefaction. In this study, the effect of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) on the mitigation of liquefaction was examined using shaking… read more here.
Keywords: effect lightweight; liquefaction; lightweight expanded; clay aggregate ... See more keywords
Investigate the influence of expanded clay aggregate and silica fume on the properties of lightweight concrete
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.05.171
Abstract: Abstract This study concentrated on the formulation of self-flowing and an energy efficient lightweight aggregate foamed concrete (LAFC) to be employed as thermal insulation, thermal mass and structural material. Low density concrete mixtures (for the… read more here.
Keywords: silica fume; expanded clay; clay aggregate; lafc ... See more keywords
Influence of content and maximum size of light expanded clay aggregate on the fresh, strength, and durability properties of self-compacting lightweight concrete reinforced with micro steel fibers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.117922
Abstract: Abstract The effects of maximum size of aggregate (dmax), light expanded clay coarse aggregate (LECA) content, and volume fraction of micro steel fibers (Vf) on the properties of self-compacting lightweight concrete (SCLWC) were investigated. A… read more here.
Keywords: light expanded; strength; micro steel; aggregate ... See more keywords
Evaluation of efficiency factor of a self-compacting lightweight concrete with rubber and expanded clay contents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.119573
Abstract: Abstract During the last 10 years, the used of distinct mineral, plasticizing additives, and aggregates into self-compact concrete (SCC) has been widely investigated. A self-compact lightweight concrete (SCLC) is produced using porous aggregates, while a self-compact… read more here.
Keywords: compacting lightweight; efficiency factor; lightweight concrete; expanded clay ... See more keywords
Incorporation of phase change materials in an expanded clay containing mortar for indoor thermal regulation of buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2021.102385
Abstract: Abstract Improving traditional constructive solutions and finding new materials for more efficient building envelopes leads to significant opportunities to decrease the energy demand for heating and cooling, as well as to reduce global energy consumption… read more here.
Keywords: pcm; expanded clay; mortar; phase change ... See more keywords
Removing lead from aqueous solution by activated carbon nanoparticle impregnated on lightweight expanded clay aggregate
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104478
Abstract: Abstract In the present study, a novel pervaporation technique was used to impregnate nano-activated carbon (nAC) on the lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA). The nAC was prepared from powdered activated carbon. XRD, FESEM, EDX, TEM,… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; lightweight expanded; clay aggregate; expanded clay ... See more keywords
Assessment of perlite, expanded clay and pumice as substrates for living walls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scienta.2019.04.078
Abstract: Abstract Vertical greening systems for buildings are becoming common in many cities. There are different options in the market but some types of living walls require the use of inorganic substrates as plants are grown… read more here.
Keywords: expanded clay; pumice; living walls; perlite expanded ... See more keywords
Dynamic shear modulus and damping of cemented and uncemented lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) at low strains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.soildyn.2020.106555
Abstract: Abstract Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) is a geomaterial that is low in density, porous, and has an enamel surface. A series of unconfined compression and resonant column tests were performed to understand the dynamic… read more here.
Keywords: aggregate leca; expanded clay; clay aggregate; modulus ... See more keywords
Development of calcium silicate-coated expanded clay based form-stable phase change materials for enhancing thermal and mechanical properties of cement-based composite
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DOI: 10.1016/j.solener.2018.08.085
Abstract: Abstract In this study, the thermal energy storage cement mortar (TESCM) was developed by incorporating calcium silicate-coated paraffin/expanded clay based form-stable PCMs (CS-ECPCM). The thermophysical properties, microstructure and spectroscopic characterization of CS-ECPCM and the thermal… read more here.
Keywords: calcium; expanded clay; calcium silicate; phase change ... See more keywords
Mechanical and durability study of Tunisian calcined clay in lightweight concrete of expanded clay
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DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2019.1624625
Abstract: Abstract The use of natural calcined clay as supplementary cementitious materials as a replacement of a portion of cement in concrete is becoming interesting. Although calcined clay is used to improve strength and durability of… read more here.
Keywords: clay lightweight; calcined clay; concrete; durability ... See more keywords
Residual mechanical performance of lightweight fiber-reinforced geopolymer mortar composites incorporating expanded clay after elevated temperatures
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DOI: 10.1177/00219983221088902
Abstract: This research provides an experimental investigation on the properties of fiber reinforced composite materials consisting of lightweight expanded clay aggregates (LECA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers. The influence of temperature (room temperature, 250°C, and 500°C)… read more here.
Keywords: expanded clay; fiber reinforced; composite materials; geopolymer mortar ... See more keywords