A review of predictive nonlinear theories for multiscale modeling of heterogeneous materials

K Matouš, MGD Geers, VG Kouznetsova… - Journal of Computational …, 2017 - Elsevier
Since the beginning of the industrial age, material performance and design have been in the
midst of innovation of many disruptive technologies. Today's electronics, space, medical …

Cenospheres: A review

N Ranjbar, C Kuenzel - Fuel, 2017 - Elsevier
Cenospheres are one of the most value added fractions of coal fly ash. They have a hollow
spherical structure and can be applied in many industrial applications, due to their superior …

Effects of expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles on fire resistance, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foamed concrete

AA Sayadi, JV Tapia, TR Neitzert, GC Clifton - Construction and building …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper deals with the contribution of expanded polystyrene (EPS) particles on fire
resistance, thermal conductivity and compressive strength of foamed concrete. The foamed …

Application of expanded polystyrene (EPS) in buildings and constructions: A review

NH Ramli Sulong, SAS Mustapa… - Journal of Applied …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is one of the building material capable of enhancing the
design and structural integrity of the building. Since its recognition as conventional …

Utilization of fly ash cenosphere as lightweight filler in cement-based composites–A review

A Hanif, Z Lu, Z Li - Construction and Building Materials, 2017 - Elsevier
Fly ash cenospheres (FACs) are the hollow spherical particles obtained during coal burning
process in coal fired power plants. FAC has been used as a lightweight filler (LWF) material …

[HTML][HTML] Drying shrinkage properties of expanded polystyrene (EPS) lightweight aggregate concrete: A review

M Maghfouri, V Alimohammadi, R Gupta… - Case Studies in …, 2022 - Elsevier
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is currently being utilized in sustainable materials owing to its
ultra-low density and superior thermal performance. It can be incorporated in concrete …

Mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight geopolymer composites

F Colangelo, G Roviello, L Ricciotti… - Cement and Concrete …, 2018 - Elsevier
This research has investigated the properties of thermally insulating geopolymer composites
that were prepared using waste expanded polystyrene as lightweight aggregate. The …

Characterization and simulation of microstructure and thermal properties of foamed concrete

S Wei, C Yiqiang, Z Yunsheng, MR Jones - Construction and building …, 2013 - Elsevier
Foamed concretes are composed of cement or mortar mixed with small size foams (0.1–1
mm). They exhibit good thermal insulation properties that are suitable for the insulating …

Mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight concretes with vermiculite and EPS using air-entraining agent

A Schackow, C Effting, MV Folgueras, S Güths… - … and building materials, 2014 - Elsevier
This study aimed to compare mechanical and thermal properties of lightweight aggregate
concrete with two kinds of lightweight aggregates, vermiculite and Expanded Polystyrene …

Properties of concrete containing waste expanded polystyrene and natural resin

K Ayse, KAR Filiz - Construction and building materials, 2016 - Elsevier
In this study, the waste expanded polystyrene (EPS) was used in a mixture of cement and
tragacanth resin in order to produce a new concrete material. The amount of the resin in the …