Palm Kernel Shells Can Replace Ten Percent of Granite in Structural Concrete
Civil engineers found that replacing ten percent of granite aggregate with graded palm kernel shells produced concrete approaching target structural ...
Tag: lightweight concrete
Treated Coconut Shell Concrete Slabs Withstand Heavy Loads in Structural Testing
Experimental testing demonstrates that light-duty precast manhole cover slabs cast with treated coconut shell coarse aggregate and blast furnace slag ...
Uganda’s Volcanic Scoria Shows Promise as Lightweight Concrete Aggregate
Ugandan researchers report that volcanic scoria from the Bufumbira field can produce structural lightweight concrete meeting ASTM and Eurocode strength ...
Fly Ash Ceramsite Concrete Resists Creep After High Temperatures
A study in Scientific Reports reports that lightweight concrete with fly ash ceramsite maintains a longer steady-state creep period than ...
Alkali-Treated Fly Ash Aggregate Lightens and Strengthens Concrete
Laboratory tests found that sodium-hydroxide conditioning improved fly ash aggregate strength, concrete compressive capacity, interfacial bonding, and water resistance, while ...
Lightweight Perlite Composites Offer Sustainable Path for Smart Cities
New research demonstrates that expanded perlite composites can provide lightweight, resource-efficient solutions for sustainable building and smart urban infrastructure.
Lightweight Clay and Tiny Fibers Team Up to Make Tougher, More Durable Mortar
A new study shows that combining 10 percent lightweight expanded clay aggregate with 0.2 percent polypropylene fibers produces mortar that ...
Lightweight Concrete That Stops Projectiles Better Than Heavier Rivals
Chinese researchers have developed a lightweight C120 concrete weighing 2,050 kilograms per cubic meter that outperforms denser conventional concretes in ...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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University of Seville Breaks 120-Year-Old Mystery, Revises a Key Einstein Concept
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Groundbreaking Clinical Trial Reveals Lubiprostone Enhances Kidney Function
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