Abstract:This study compares the performance of two plastering mortars. The first one was produced at a 1:6 proportion of quicklime powder and sand (by volume) and ripened. The second had the same proportion but underwent a water withdrawal process in the oven. The mortars were given the same content of cement, making the proportion 1:1.5:9 (by volume), and the addition of rubber powder from worn tires at the proportions of 6%, 8%, 10% and 12% by aggregate volume. Axial compressive strength, flexural strength, deformat… Show more
“…In order to improve mortars properties and reduce their environmental impact, the incorporation of recycled and natural aggregates, fibers, lightweight and nano-structured materials has been studied [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10].…”
The incorporation of lightweight aggregates in cement-based coating mortars contributes to a better performance of some of their physical properties, influencing their hygrothermal behaviour. This paper analyses the effect of some lightweight aggregates (expanded clay, granulated cork and silica aerogel) on the following mortars’ characteristics: porosity, bulk density, capillary water absorption coefficient, drying index and water vapour permeability. The experimental results showed that low percentages of incorporation of lightweight aggregates led to more porous mortars with lower bulk density, higher capillary water absorption coefficient and greater drying facility, relative to the reference cement-based mortar. The incorporation of silica aerogel in cement-based mortars resulted in major differences in terms of water resistance, with significant benefits in terms of the drying process due to their porous structure.
“…In order to improve mortars properties and reduce their environmental impact, the incorporation of recycled and natural aggregates, fibers, lightweight and nano-structured materials has been studied [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10].…”
The incorporation of lightweight aggregates in cement-based coating mortars contributes to a better performance of some of their physical properties, influencing their hygrothermal behaviour. This paper analyses the effect of some lightweight aggregates (expanded clay, granulated cork and silica aerogel) on the following mortars’ characteristics: porosity, bulk density, capillary water absorption coefficient, drying index and water vapour permeability. The experimental results showed that low percentages of incorporation of lightweight aggregates led to more porous mortars with lower bulk density, higher capillary water absorption coefficient and greater drying facility, relative to the reference cement-based mortar. The incorporation of silica aerogel in cement-based mortars resulted in major differences in terms of water resistance, with significant benefits in terms of the drying process due to their porous structure.
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