Construction and Building Materials articles from February 2005

Construction and Building Materials archives from February 2005

Statistical analysis of impact strength and strength reliability of steel-polypropylene hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete.
February 1, 2005... Abstract This paper statistically investigates the first-crack strength, failure strength, and strength reliability of steel-polypropylene hybrid fiber-reinforced concrete in comparison with the steel fiber-reinforced concrete. The former...

Effects of various additives on the moisture damage sensitivity of asphalt mixtures.
February 1, 2005... Abstract Effects of four additives, namely two fatty amine (Wetfix I, Lilamin VP 75P), one catalyst (Chemcrete) and a polymer (rubber), on the moisture damage of asphalt mixtures were studied. Rheological characteristics of the binders...

Byzantine mortars of the Negev Desert.
February 1, 2005... Abstract The choice of appropriate materials for restoration of historical buildings depends on scientific data from the analysis of materials used for the original construction. In this study the results of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and...

Study on anhydrite plaster from waste phosphogypsum for use in polymerised flooring composition.
February 1, 2005... Abstract The paper deals with an investigation about the production of high strength plaster from the waste phosphogypsum and its use in making flooring tiles. To achieve this objective, phosphogypsum was calcined at 900-1000 [degrees]C to...

Ultimate and service behavior of ferrocement roof slab panels.
February 1, 2005... Abstract The aim of this research paper is to study the ultimate and service behavior of ferrocement roof slab panels. The test results of six simply supported roof slab panels are presented. The parameters of study include: the effect of...

Mineralogical and physical behaviour of solid bricks with additives.
February 1, 2005... Abstract The paper studies the effect of additives such as calcite, dolomite and sodium chloride on the mineralogical textural and physical mechanical behaviour of solid bricks destined for use as new materials in the restoration of...

The effects of low temperature curing on the compressive strength of ordinary and high performance concrete.
February 1, 2005... Abstract In this study, the changing of the compressive strength of ordinary and high performance concrete after having cured at low temperature was investigated experimentally. To accomplish this purpose, concrete specimens of 150 mm...

Increasing the flexural performance of RC beams strengthened with CFRP materials.
February 1, 2005... Abstract In recent years scientific attention has focused on the use of FRP composites as the most promising technologies for repairing, strengthening or retrofitting existing structures to resist higher loads and to rectify damage. The...

Mechanical behaviour of historic masonry structures strengthened by bed joints structural repointing.
February 1, 2005... Abstract A study on the mechanical behaviour of brick masonry structures subjected to overloading phenomena is presented. Such structures suffer a very specific damage, represented by diffused thin cracks, which can lead to long terms...

Repair of concrete beams--a case study.
February 1, 2005... Abstract This paper reports results of a study conducted to investigate the causes of cracks noted on concrete beams in a student facility on a university campus. Cracks were noted on the beams within 6 months of construction. They...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2005... Calendar Event Date and venue Details from 2005 Annual Stability 6-9 April Abstract Submissions Deadline: Conference Montreal, Quebec, July 1, 2004 ...