Construction and Building Materials articles from October 2005

Construction and Building Materials archives from October 2005

Mapping defect sensitivity in external mortar renders.
October 1, 2005... Abstract This paper presents and discusses a probabilistic approach to the definition of different levels of defect sensitivity in cementitious mortar renders, applied in facades. The proposed methodology is based on fieldwork carried out...

Applications of natural zeolite to construction and building materials in China.
October 1, 2005... Abstract As a main rock mineral, natural zeolite consists of a family of frame-structured alumino-silicate hydrates. This paper presents several research results in China on carrier effect of zeolite, including both an ion-exchange...

The effect of electrochemical chloride extraction on pre-stressed concrete.
October 1, 2005... Abstract Chloride induced corrosion is the main cause of corrosion in reinforced concrete structures. Electrochemical chloride extraction, also known as desalination, is applied to concrete structures containing ordinary reinforcement in...

Repair and structural performance of initially cracked reinforced concrete slabs.
October 1, 2005... Abstract Crack is one of the most common defects observed in reinforced concrete slabs and beams. Major cracks in concrete structures may occur due to overloading, corrosion of reinforcement or differential settlement of support. To...

Evaluating concrete surfaces using an image analysis process.
October 1, 2005... Abstract This study concerns the assessment of non-coated concrete surfaces in civil engineering structures and buildings. Imaging is used as an objective tool for evaluation of the surfaces. Because images of surfaces taken under...

Mixed cement containing fly ash for masonry and plastering work.
October 1, 2005... Abstract A class-F fly ash was used in making masonry mortars suitable for brick joints and for plastering. The mortars were made of a locally produced mixed cement and fly ash at 20% and 40% cement replacement with and without the...

Durability design and performance of self-consolidating lightweight concrete.
October 1, 2005... Abstract In terms of the durability, the reduction in cement paste is crucial to both volume stability and long-term performance of concrete. The objective of this paper is to compare the performance of lightweight concrete under different...

Lightweight properties and pore structure of foamed material made from sewage sludge ash.
October 1, 2005... Abstract Pore structure significantly affects the lightweight characteristics and thermal performance of materials. Therefore, in this study, sewage sludge ash (SSA) was used to make lightweight materials. Physical and chemical properties,...

Assessment, diagnosis and strengthening of Outeiro Church, Portugal.
October 1, 2005... Abstract Historical structures are particularly difficult to analyze due to the lack of mechanical data. Here, a case study is fully detailed, including the aspects of historical, damage and geometric investigations, of advanced numerical...

Potential uses of petroleum-contaminated soil in highway construction.
October 1, 2005... This paper presents the results of a study on the potential use of petroleum-contaminated soil (PCS) in construction applications including stabilizing the soil with cement, mixing it with crushed stone aggregate for use in road bases or...

Calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... Event Date and venue 2005 The Ninth International 19-22 June Conference on Structural Rome, Italy Safety and Reliability (ICOSSAR'05) The Fourth Kumamoto 14-15 July...