Papers by Keyword: Cement Brick

Abstract: This research studies on the possibility of producing a more sustainable lightweight brick. Solid waste bottom ash (SBA) and lime found in area of Ratchaburi province of Thailand were mixed into the composite brick for the replacement of fine aggregates and Portland cement contents, respectively. Effects of varied amount of SBA and local lime contents typically (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50% by weight) on mechanical and physical properties of bricks were studied. Results showed that with the replacement cement and fine aggregate of 20% by weight with SBA and local lime, respectively showed the maximum values. Similarly, the thermal conductivity and density and product weight showed the maximum values at the same replacement contents. By conclusion, this application may be an interesting solution in order to improve sustainability and energy efficiency of the low cost house in local area of Thailand.

Abstract: This research studies on the possibility of producing a more sustainable lightweight brick. Natural cellulose fibre produced from leaf and wood aggregates, lime and soil from local area of Thailand were added into the brick with minimizing Portland cement content. Effects of varied amount of cellulose fibre contents typically (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60 %) on mechanical and thermal properties of bricks are studied. Mechanical performances have been investigated with compressive, flexural strength and thermal conductivity of the samples. Also, the Leachate Extraction Procedure is observed. Results showed that adding more cellulose fibre contents can reduce the thermal conductivity, density including the compressive and flexural strength of the brick. On the other hand, the water absorption increases. It is also shown that the composite bricks can add fibre contents up to 55% by weight that can be used as non-load bearing concrete masonry units considered by the compressive strength. By conclusion, this application may be an interesting solution in order to improve sustainability and energy efficiency of the low cost house in local area of Thailand.

Abstract: Using paraffin as phase change material, expanded perlite (EP) as porous materials, the EP/paraffin was prepared by vacuum impregnation treatment and tested by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Adding other building materials, cement bricks based paraffin (CBBP) for thermal energy storage were molded and tested by means of water absorption, compressive strength and actual working of thermal energy storage. The testing results showed that paraffin was absorbed into the holes and cracks of EP, and CBBP had not linear change of various properties versus amount of cement or paraffin. Its mechanical strength was full compliance with national standard GB 21144-2007-T. At last, by phase change material exothermic or endothermic, CBBP effectively regulated outdoor surface temperature in summer: in temperature rising stage, CBBP was 4.63 °C lower than general cement bricks (GCB, no paraffin); in the cooling stage, CBBP was 2.30 °C higher than GCB.