Fire Resistance of Foamed Concrete for Discontinuous Partition Filling

Materials, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(6), P. 1315 - 1315

Published: March 13, 2024

Lightweight concrete exhibits many advantages over traditional such as lower density and thermal conductivity an easier, cheaper, less energy-consuming manufacturing process. In order to extend its applications, there is a need study behavior in fire situations. Due that, the aim of this was assess resistance foam concrete, depending on thickness foaming process applied. Fire assessed according EN 1363-1. The results indicate usefulness terms isolating temperatures for discontinuous partition filling that are consequently real alternative dedicated solutions field passive protection. shown have large effect ability insulate with standard material preparation It also noted changing method continuous feeding may result achievement similar values while maintaining low density.

Language: Английский

Exploring the effects of fiber content and length on mechanical, free vibration, electrical, and water absorption properties of Phoenix sp. fiber‐reinforced polyester composites

Polymer Composites, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 9, 2024

Abstract This work addresses the experimental investigation of mechanical, free vibration, electrical resistivity, and moisture uptake characteristics Phoenix sp. fiber‐reinforced polyester composites (PFRPC) fabricated using compression molding method. The matrix (PM) was added with fibers (PSFs) different content (5, 10, 15, 20, 25 wt%) length (10, 30 mm) studied their effect on aforesaid properties. results reveal that having 20 wt% mm PSFs exhibited optimum mechanical At this loading, ultimate tensile strength modulus were 48.36 MPa 2.86 GPa, respectively, while flexural 83.89 2.91 respectively. Furthermore, composite exhibits an impact 22.04 kJ/m 2 interlaminar shear 41.88 MPa. increase in PSF resulted greater stiffness decreased mass composites, leading to enhanced natural frequency. inclusion showed a decline resistivities due moisture‐absorbing capability. In contrast, hydrophilic behavior led rise water absorption rate fiber variables. Scanning electron microscopy examination shows short have more pull‐outs limited area contact, whereas long fiber‐added possess better bonding PM. Highlights Various properties fiber/polyester investigated Increase performance Variation has only minimal exhibit insulating property

Language: Английский