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Transfer behaviour and durability of cementitious mortars containing polycarbonate plastic wastes
In this work, we investigate the use of Polycarbonate Plastic particles (PC) as fine aggregate substitutes in mortar by conducting experimental tests on mortars containing different percentages (3, 10, 20 and 50%) of PC-aggregates as sand substitutes. Various transfer properties, such as gas permeability, ultrasonic wave velocity and thermal conductivity have been measured. Freezing/thawing cycles and heat/cool cycles have also been performed in order to evaluate the durability of the composites. The results obtained show that the new composites exhibit an improvement in the performances of sound and thermal insulation. The durability test results indicate that the freeze/thaw cycles induce a mechanical property loss in all cases. The compressive and flexural strength of all mixtures increases after heat/cool cycles, which is mainly attributed to the formation of new hydrates during thermal cycles. The results show that PC wastes may be successfully used as partial volume substitutes in cementitious composites. This could potentially help resolve some of the solid waste problems created by the production of plastics.
Transfer behaviour and durability of cementitious mortars containing polycarbonate plastic wastes
In this work, we investigate the use of Polycarbonate Plastic particles (PC) as fine aggregate substitutes in mortar by conducting experimental tests on mortars containing different percentages (3, 10, 20 and 50%) of PC-aggregates as sand substitutes. Various transfer properties, such as gas permeability, ultrasonic wave velocity and thermal conductivity have been measured. Freezing/thawing cycles and heat/cool cycles have also been performed in order to evaluate the durability of the composites. The results obtained show that the new composites exhibit an improvement in the performances of sound and thermal insulation. The durability test results indicate that the freeze/thaw cycles induce a mechanical property loss in all cases. The compressive and flexural strength of all mixtures increases after heat/cool cycles, which is mainly attributed to the formation of new hydrates during thermal cycles. The results show that PC wastes may be successfully used as partial volume substitutes in cementitious composites. This could potentially help resolve some of the solid waste problems created by the production of plastics.
Transfer behaviour and durability of cementitious mortars containing polycarbonate plastic wastes
Hannawi, Kinda (author) / Prince-Agbodjan, William (author)
European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering ; 19 ; 467-481
2015-04-21
15 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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