The primary objective of this study was to develop an autoclaved light concrete (ALC) material with ultra-thermal insulation property and to investigate the relationship between its physical characteristics and mech...The primary objective of this study was to develop an autoclaved light concrete (ALC) material with ultra-thermal insulation property and to investigate the relationship between its physical characteristics and mechanical properties. Through tests of dry bulk density and compressive strength, relationship of physical characteristics and mechanical properties of samples were studied, resulting in a material with ultra-thermal insulation property. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were applied to analyze the micro-morphology and elemental composition of samples. To identify the product phases, X-ray diffraction (XRD) was engaged. The test results showed that compressive strength and thermal coefficient were reduced with the increasing of aluminum powder within the mixtures. As a result the optimal thermal coefficient and compressive strength of samples were improved to 0.061 W/(m·k) and 1.2 MPa, respectively. SEM, EDX and XRD analyses showed that calcium silicate hydrate and tobermorite crystal were main resultant phases.展开更多
The adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems(ANFIS)are widely used in the concrete technology.In this research,the compressive strength of light weight concrete was determined.To this end,the scoria percentage and curin...The adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems(ANFIS)are widely used in the concrete technology.In this research,the compressive strength of light weight concrete was determined.To this end,the scoria percentage and curing day variables were used as the input parameters,and compressive strength and tensile strength were used as the output parameters.In addition,100 patterns were used,70%of which were used for training and 30%were used for testing.To assess the precision of the neuro-fuzzy system,it was compared using two linear regression models.The comparisons were carried out in the training and testing phases.Research results revealed that the neuro-fuzzy systems model offers more potential,flexibility,and precision than the statistical models.展开更多
Bamboo reinforced concrete as a building material is expected to be an alternative to steel reinforced concrete. Due to the fact that steel is not renewable and polluting steel mills are fairly high. The bond strength...Bamboo reinforced concrete as a building material is expected to be an alternative to steel reinforced concrete. Due to the fact that steel is not renewable and polluting steel mills are fairly high. The bond strength is a major concern for the natural fiber used as reinforcement in structural composites. This paper reports study on the bond strength of bamboo reinforcement in concrete, to determine the adhesion reinforcement in concrete often do by the pull-out test. The research objective was bond strength of lightweight concrete and bamboo reinforcement. The test used light weight concrete with foam additives klerak. Bamboo slats were coated with paint and sprinkled with sand. The results obtained showed that the bond strength bamboo 60% of the bond strength steel.展开更多
In this study,the authors present Buoycrete,a new material and work method invented by the company Boskalis.Buoycrete is a light-weight concrete that is able to float and does not dissolve in water.Buoycrete is based ...In this study,the authors present Buoycrete,a new material and work method invented by the company Boskalis.Buoycrete is a light-weight concrete that is able to float and does not dissolve in water.Buoycrete is based on a unique combination of different materials.This paper will start with an overview of concrete structures in combination with fabrics and will present the structural behavior,construction methods and applications of Buoycrete.It demonstrates that Buoycrete combined with fabric formwork creates new possibilities for a broad kind of applications,for instance,the realization of façade elements,shell structures and civil engineering.展开更多
基金Funded by the National Science & Technology Program During theEleventh Five-Year Plan Period (No.2008BAJ12B04)
文摘The primary objective of this study was to develop an autoclaved light concrete (ALC) material with ultra-thermal insulation property and to investigate the relationship between its physical characteristics and mechanical properties. Through tests of dry bulk density and compressive strength, relationship of physical characteristics and mechanical properties of samples were studied, resulting in a material with ultra-thermal insulation property. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) were applied to analyze the micro-morphology and elemental composition of samples. To identify the product phases, X-ray diffraction (XRD) was engaged. The test results showed that compressive strength and thermal coefficient were reduced with the increasing of aluminum powder within the mixtures. As a result the optimal thermal coefficient and compressive strength of samples were improved to 0.061 W/(m·k) and 1.2 MPa, respectively. SEM, EDX and XRD analyses showed that calcium silicate hydrate and tobermorite crystal were main resultant phases.
文摘The adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference systems(ANFIS)are widely used in the concrete technology.In this research,the compressive strength of light weight concrete was determined.To this end,the scoria percentage and curing day variables were used as the input parameters,and compressive strength and tensile strength were used as the output parameters.In addition,100 patterns were used,70%of which were used for training and 30%were used for testing.To assess the precision of the neuro-fuzzy system,it was compared using two linear regression models.The comparisons were carried out in the training and testing phases.Research results revealed that the neuro-fuzzy systems model offers more potential,flexibility,and precision than the statistical models.
文摘Bamboo reinforced concrete as a building material is expected to be an alternative to steel reinforced concrete. Due to the fact that steel is not renewable and polluting steel mills are fairly high. The bond strength is a major concern for the natural fiber used as reinforcement in structural composites. This paper reports study on the bond strength of bamboo reinforcement in concrete, to determine the adhesion reinforcement in concrete often do by the pull-out test. The research objective was bond strength of lightweight concrete and bamboo reinforcement. The test used light weight concrete with foam additives klerak. Bamboo slats were coated with paint and sprinkled with sand. The results obtained showed that the bond strength bamboo 60% of the bond strength steel.
基金This research was done at the Baggermaatschappij Boskalis B.V.the Eindhoven University of Technology.
文摘In this study,the authors present Buoycrete,a new material and work method invented by the company Boskalis.Buoycrete is a light-weight concrete that is able to float and does not dissolve in water.Buoycrete is based on a unique combination of different materials.This paper will start with an overview of concrete structures in combination with fabrics and will present the structural behavior,construction methods and applications of Buoycrete.It demonstrates that Buoycrete combined with fabric formwork creates new possibilities for a broad kind of applications,for instance,the realization of façade elements,shell structures and civil engineering.