Construction and Building Materials articles from April 2002

Construction and Building Materials archives from April 2002

Rehabilitation of rectangular simply supported RC beams with shear deficiencies using CFRP composites.(reinforced concrete, concrete fiber reinforced polymer)(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... 1. Introduction Fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite systems, composed of fibers embedded in a polymeric matrix, can be used for shear strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) members [1-7]. Many existing RC beams are deficient and in...

Concrete bridge inspection with a mobile GPR system.(ground penetrating radar)
April 1, 2002... Abstract A detailed knowledge of the present condition of bridges is essential for the planning of maintenance and rehabilitation. Mobile ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems are efficient tools for obtaining information such as depth of...

Influence of storage conditions on the carbonation of powdered Ca[(OH).sub.2].
April 1, 2002... Abstract The influence of relative air moisture, temperature and concentration of C[O.sub.2] on the carbonation of Ca[(OH).sub.2] have been examined under normal climatic conditions. The calcium hydroxide used for this original work is a...

Diagnosis of assessment methods for weatherability of stabilised compressed soil blocks.
April 1, 2002... Abstract Stabilised compressed soil blocks (SCSBs) in building fabrics are susceptible to deterioration if their choice conflicts with the required functionality. Various investigators to determine the weatherability potential of these...

Development of a rainfall test rig as an aid in soil block weathering assessment.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Abstract Continual changes in earth technology and the search for new trends in soil block weathering practices have resulted in the development of a rainfall test rig (RTR). By positioning the water-spraying nozzle at a fall-height of 2.0...

Calcium sulfate hemihydrate activated low heat sulfate resistant cement.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Abstract Investigations were undertaken to produce low heat sulfate resistant cement by activation of granulated slag obtained from the blast furnace process of iron making and phosphate industries with the calcium sulfate hemihydrate....

Experimental study on strength and ductility of carbonated concrete elements.(Statistical Data Included)
April 1, 2002... Abstract Twenty-seven prisms are tested under monotonic uniaxial loading to study the compressive stress-strain relationship of carbonated concrete. Compared with un-carbonated concrete, test results show that the compressive strength is...

Calendar.
April 1, 2002... Calendar Event Date and venue 2002 The World Conference on Timber 9-13 September Engineering (WCTE 2000) Selangor, Malaysia ...