Some Engineering Properties of Foamed Concrete for Sustainable Technological Development
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A study of the technology of foamed concrete production is carried out. The engineering properties and applications of this type of concrete are presented for varying densities so as to effectively tap the advantages of its use for specific purposes. The properties considered are the 7-day compressive strength, thermal conductivity, modulus of elasticity and drying shrinkage. A study of the behaviours of foamed concrete at varying dry densities for the different characteristics was undertaken. Results indicate that as the dry density increases, the engineering properties increase though at different rates for the 7-day Compressive strength, Thermal conductivity, and Modulus of elasticity. The drying shrinkage decreases as the dry density increases. A comparative study of the 7-day Compressive strength and Modulus of elasticity show that they both follow the same trend over the varying dry density except at a dry density of 1200 kg/m3. A comparative study of the thermal conductivity and the percent drying shrinkage indicate that the thermal conductivity is inversely proportional to the percent drying shrinkage. Economics and other considerations together with its multipurpose applications of foamed concrete can open up business opportunities in Africa and sustainability. This can also help in providing needed funds for infrastructural development.
Keywords: Cellular concretes, Engineering Properties, Fly ash; Foamed Concrete; Sustainable Development
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Oginni, F.A. and John, S.N. 2021. Some Engineering Properties of Foamed Concrete for Sustainable Technological Development. European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research. 6, 3 (Mar. 2021), 58–62. DOI:https://doi.org/10.24018/ejeng.2021.6.3.2396.
