Lightweight, high energy reservation and excellent functional performance are the main
benefits of cellular concrete. Its properties mainly depends on the pore characteristics …

The consumption of wastes from natural stone processing factories not only could prevent
from degression of natural resources, but also preserve the environment to attain …

The direction of construction science that is associated with the development of the theory
and practice of creating a new generation of foam concrete is particularly interesting and …

Superplasticiser (SP) is widely used in foam concrete industry to improve rheological
properties since compaction and vibration adversely affect the stability of foam bubbles. This …

Biopolymers based on proteins are applied in the building materials technology to modify
and improve their selected properties. These polymers are designed as natural admixtures …

The physical and mechanical properties of foamed geopolymers were determined. The
geopolymers were made with two different metakaolins (from Metacaulim do Brasil-MB, and …

The growth in development complexity demands innovation in the construction industry. Self-
compacting concrete (SCC) can flow and fill mold cavities without additional vibration …

The incorporation of waste in the production of materials for civil construction has been the
subject of studies for some time. In this context, coating mortars containing expanded …

Os blocos de concreto celular cada vez mais vêm ganhando mercado devido as suas
características de isolamento térmico, de isolamento acústico, de baixa densidade, entre …

The issue of management of end of life tyre (EOLT) rubber or crumb rubber presents major
social, environmental and economic challenges especially for Small Island Developing …