The aim of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of cement admixtures in improving
the shrinkage and strength resistance of EPS lightweight concretes (ELCs). A group of EPS …

A granulated porous recycled waste glass (RWG), namely Poraver, derived from the
differential separation of municipal solid waste, was used as aggregate in concrete …

This paper developed a new random model to simulate the microstructures and the effective
thermal conductivities (ke) of the insulation materials based on the assumption of either two …

Lightweight concrete with basaltic lapilli as an aggregate is commonly employed in the
Canary Islands to manufacture prefabricated blocks. The high porosity of this aggregate …

The problem of maximizing the thermal insulation of buildings is dealt with, by determining
the geometry of masonry blocks that minimizes the transmittance of any wall. Assuming the …

The concrete industry is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. An
immediate solution is to minimize the amount of Portland cement used by partially …

Porous diatomite ceramics were prepared by alkali treatment of the raw powder without any
sintering procedure. The alkali treatment was carried out by dissolution of the surface by …

A significant research gap exists concerning the thermal properties of lightweight roofs, as
extensive investigations have predominantly focused on their mechanical characteristics …

One crucial property of concrete, particularly in construction, is its thermal conductivity, which
impacts heat transfer through conduction. For example, reducing the thermal conductivity of …

The aim of this study is investigation of brick reproducibility using expanded perlite
aggregate as the main raw material. Na-Borate and K-Borate are used as additive material …