Construction and Building Materials articles from May 2004

Construction and Building Materials archives from May 2004

Microstructures and mechanical properties after heating of reinforcing 500 MPa class weldable steels produced by various processes (Tempcore, microalloyed with vanadium and work-hardened).
May 1, 2004... Abstract The load bearing capacity of reinforced concrete structures after fire can be assessed if the modified mechanical properties of the building materials, designated here as 'residual', are known. In this respect, the residual...

Fading and color changes in colored asphalt quantified by the image analysis method.
May 1, 2004... Abstract Colored asphalt pavement can create better visual setting as well as improve the safety and smoothness of driving. In this research, colored asphalt samples with various amounts of dye are examined to study the surface color...

Influence of fly ash on strength behavior of typical soils.
May 1, 2004... Abstract Construction of any infrastructure over a weak or a soft soil is highly typical on the geo-technical grounds as the soil undergoes differential settlements, poor shear strength and high compressibility. Normally, the type of...

Moisture ingress in rammed earth: part 1--the effect of soil particle-size distribution on the rate of capillary suction.
May 1, 2004... Abstract The novel initial rate of suction (IRS) 'wick' test has been presented, and is suitable for determining the rate of capillary moisture ingress in unstabilised rammed earth that slakes on contact with water. Experimental testing...

Rammed earth sample production: context, recommendations and consistency.
May 1, 2004... Abstract A novel approach to specifying and creating rammed earth soil recipes, through a process of blending graded quarry material, has been presented. The soil recipes are highly consistent and reproducible, allowing the accurate...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2004... Event Date and venue Details from 2004 SSMC 2004: The Second 5-7 July Prof. A. Zingoni, International Conference Cape Town, University of Cape Town, on...