Study on Properties of Porous Ecological Concrete for Plant-Growing in China

Abstract:

Porous ecological concrete for plant-growing is a new kind of concrete materials. Its porous texture provides living space for some vegetation’s roots. Because of this, porous ecological concrete can harmonize engineering constructions and environment protections well. The current research situations and engineering applications of this kind of concrete in China are introduced. Both the properties and influencing factors of its physical and mechanical behavior, alkali feature and durability are analyzed. Most of the researches prove that porous ecological concrete surly has broad developing prospect.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 560-561)
• Pages: 600-605
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.560-561.600
• Online since: August 2012
• Authors: Zheng Qi Li
• Keywords: Alkali Features, Durability, Engineering Applications, Mechanical Property, Physical Properties, Porous Ecological Concrete

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