Construction and Building Materials articles from May 2005

Construction and Building Materials archives from May 2005

Announcement.
May 1, 2005... Dr. Allen Davis was a fine, technically outstanding and innovatory leader in the international community of Civil Engineering geotechnics and NDT. Allen was born in Poonah, India, raised in Surrey and proceeded to study as an undergraduate at...

The effect of chemical and mineralogical composition of aggregates on tensile adhesion strength of tiles.
May 1, 2005... Abstract The fundamental requirement of the tile adhesive mortar is its adherence and durability. The properties of adhesives are affected by the chemical and mineralogical composition of the aggregates. The aggregates are obtained from...

Effect of concrete mixing parameters on propagation of ultrasonic waves.
May 1, 2005... Abstract An experimental study was conducted to evaluate the effect of concrete aggregate gradation, water-cement ratio, and curing time on measured ultrasonic wave velocity (UPV). 30 x 30 x 10 cm Portland cement concrete slabs were cast...

Density and flexural strength of phosphogypsum-polymer composites.
May 1, 2005... Abstract The objective of this research was to characterize the mechanical properties of phosphogypsum polymer composites as affected by the amount of resin, the amount of vermiculite and the particle size distribution of the vermiculite....

Bond strength of hot-dip galvanized reinforcement in normal strength concrete structures.
May 1, 2005... Abstract Hot-dip galvanizing is one of the methods used to solve the problem of corrosion of reinforcement in concrete structures. The few research reported in the literature on the effect of galvanizing on bond strength of reinforcing...

Finite element prediction on the structural performance of profiled steel sheet dry board structural composite system proposed as a disaster relief shelter.
May 1, 2005... Abstract Folded plate structures constructed from profiled steel sheeting connected to dry boards by self drilling, self tapping screws (known as profiled steel sheeting dry board (PSSDB) system) are being proposed as an alternative to...

Moisture behaviour of a massive concrete slab with a low temperature floor heating system during the initial drying period.
May 1, 2005... Abstract Moisture contents of a massive concrete slab at a new semi-detached house are measured during a period of three months starting from the beginning of the first heating season. The field test results were compared with the...

The choosing of suitable decorative surface coating material types for interior end use applications of particleboard **.
May 1, 2005... Abstract In this study, particleboard surfaces were coated with lacquered paint, melamine impregnated papers, wood veneers and continuous press laminates. Effects of surface coating material type, melamine paperweight, wood veneer type and...

Investigation of fibre reinforced mud brick as a building material **.
May 1, 2005... Abstract Most of the buildings in the rural areas are made out of limestone, low quality traditional concrete brick and adobe. But these materials do not have sufficiently high compressive strengths. In the present research, an...

Effects of formwork surface materials on concrete lateral pressure.
May 1, 2005... Abstract In this study, the effect of formwork surface materials on the concrete lateral pressure was investigated. Seven wall formworks were constructed. Poputus nigra timber, pinus silvestris timber, plywood and steel sheet were used as...

Chloride induced reinforcement corrosion in lightweight aggregate high-strength fly ash concrete.
May 1, 2005... Abstract Reinforced lightweight aggregate high-strength concrete slabs that incorporated fly ash were exposed to 2% chloride solution for over 15 months. Chloride ion ingress, corrosion potentials, corrosion current density and electrical...

Calendar.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... Calendar Event Date and venue Details from 2005 Annual Stability 6-9 April Website: Conference Montreal, http://stabilitycouncil.org ...