Publication: Thermo-Mechanical Properties Of Concrete Mortar With Cenosphere For Energy Efficient Building
Date
2020-02
Authors
Lee Kian Xin
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Materials used in modern constructions saw an increased focused attention from researchers and engineers in recent times due to their impact on climate change, power consumption and operational cost. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of cenosphere and PP fiber added to concrete mortar on its thermal conductivity, and finding the right combination of raw materials that preserve, and if possible improve, the mechanical properties and structure thermal-efficiency of building materials. The findings for mechanical properties tests suggested that in general, the inclusion of fibers caused significant reduction in fresh mortar flow. As for compressive strength, the data for all various mixtures revealed an interesting contrast. It was also found that strength will dropped for all cenosphere mixtures series. In general the use of cenospheres have a good heat capacity with low thermal conductivity. The findings revealed that incorporation of cenospheres caused reduction in k value and yet, the effect of cenospheres on k was dropped nicely in adding more cenospheres. The project findings highlighted that energy consumptions can be reduced by adopting energy efficiency strategies such as using insulating building material.
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FYP Sem 2 2019/2020
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Cenosphere , Sand , Polypropylene Fibre