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Development Of Various Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites, Emad Amjad Booya
Development Of Various Fibre Reinforced Cementitious Composites, Emad Amjad Booya
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This dissertation presents the results obtained through a comprehensive experimental work that was carried out in two different phases. Phase I determined the mechanical and durability performance of cementitious composites reinforced Kraft pulp fibres. Two engineered fibers, along with a commercially available unmodified fiber, were used in reinforcing cementitious materials. These fibres are called mechanically modified fibre and chemically treated fibre, and these are not yet commercially available. This study was completed to determine the strength, durability, and interfacial properties of the reinforced cementitious composites. Test results showed an increase in the permeability characteristics for the reinforced concretes. Hence, these …
Properties Of Glass Aggregate Mortars, Kayle Karla Mei Mamitag Gorospe
Properties Of Glass Aggregate Mortars, Kayle Karla Mei Mamitag Gorospe
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Glass as aggregates in cement mortars not only improves the sustainability of the material, but also promotes waste management. In addition, the inclusion of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) further enhances material properties and sustainability. The mechanical performance of glass aggregate mortars was evaluated by means of compressive strength, whereas durability was assessed through alkali silica reaction, water immersion absorption and sorptivity, chloride ion permeations, and plastic and drying shrinkage. Investigations into the thermal properties of glass aggregate mortars were also completed. Glass aggregates were found to reduce compressive strength; however, binary and ternary blends of SCMs can offset the reduction …