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Collection of selected, peer reviewed papers from the 14th International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies Construction Materials and Technologies for Sustainability (14th NOCMAT 2013) March 24-27, 2013, Joao Pessoa, Brazil. The 84 papers are grouped as follows: Chapter 1: Bamboo and Wood; Chapter 2: Earthen Materials and Constructions; Chapter 3: Cement, Mortar and Concrete; Chapter 4: Standards, Guidelines and Policy Issues; Chapter 5: Composites Reinforced with Vegetable Fibers; Chapter 6: Structural Integrity and Durability; Chapter 7: Advances in Research Methodologies and Material Testing; Chapter 8: Recycling of Industrial, Agricultural and Urban Waste; Chapter 9: Affordable Housing Using Low Cost Energy Saving Materials

Table of Contents:
Preface Chapter 1: Bamboo and Wood Bamboo Mast for Lightweight Arquitecture Analysis of the Fiber Density in Bamboo Guadua angustifolia Kunth by Extended Field Microscopy and High Resolution Images Processing Determination of the Delamination Percentage of Compacted Bamboo Guadua Using Extended Field Digital Images Processing Environmental Savings Potential from the Use of Bahareque (Mortar Cement Plastered Bamboo) in Switzerland Introducing Bamboo in the Education of the Building Engineer Mechanical Behavior of Bamboo Species Guadua angustifolia under Compression along the Thickness of the Culm Mechanical Behavior of Glued Laminated Pressed Bamboo Guadua Using Different Adhesives and Environmental Conditions New Approaches to Bond between Bamboo and Concrete The Bubble Hall: Bamboo Reticular Geodesic Structure with the Shape of a Soap Bubble The Importance of Shear in the Deflection of Bamboo Beams Analysis of Wood Laminated Beams Reinforced with Sisal Fibres Connection Efficiency of Wood-Concrete Structural Floor System Elastic Properties of Thermo-Hydro-Mechanically Modified Bamboo (Guadua angustifolia Kunth) Measured in Tension Chapter 2: Earthen Materials and Constructions Building with Earth - Brazil's Most Popular Raw Earth Building Techniques and the Opinion of Experienced Builders Comparing the Environmental Impact of Stabilisers for Unfired Earth Construction Evaluation of Physical Properties of Adobe Chemically Stabilized with Synthetic Termite Saliva Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Adobe Chemically Stabilized with "Synthetic Termite Saliva" Fabric Reinforcement for Improved Toughness of Adobe Block Wall Systems Feasibility Study of the Manufacturing Process of Soil-Cement Blocks for the Construction of Masonry Aiming to Eliminate the Settling Mortar Application Geopolymer Stabilisation of Unfired Earth Masonry Units Heritage Earth Construction and Hygrothermal Comfort: The Challenge of Rebuilding in Central Chile Preliminary Evaluation of the Adoption of Machines for the Partial Mechanization of Adobe Production Reinforcement of Adobe Constructions with Toad Rush Mesh Stabilization of Raw Earth through Alkaline Activation Chapter 3: Cement, Mortar and Concrete Effect of High Temperature on Properties of Bricks Using Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag as Aggregate Replacement Effect of Milling Process for Rice Husk Ash on Mechanical Strength of Blended Portland Cement Mortars Evaluation of Compatibility between Sugarcane Straw Particles and Portland Cement Effect of Recycled Concrete Aggregates and Natural Pozzolana on Rheology of Self-Compacting Concrete Evaluation of Concrete Produced with Pebble from the Region of Tangará da Serra-MT Evaluation of the Influence of Heavy Metals in the Hydration Process of Mortars through Electric Measurements Hardened Properties of Lime Based Mortars Produced from Kaolin Wastes Influence of Recycled Aggregate on the Rheological Behavior of Cement Mortar Magnesium Oxysulfate Fibercement Pozzolanic Reaction Effects of Red Mud on Hygrothermal and Microstructural Properties of Cementitious Composites Alkaline Activation of Aluminum and Iron Rich Precursors Study of Geopolymeric Binders of Fly Ash/Metakaolin Mixtures Cured at Room Temperature Supercritical Carbonation of Lightweight Aggregate Containing Mortar: Thermal Behavior The Influence of Fine Sand from Construction-Demolition Wastes (CDW) in the Mortar Properties The Influence of the Fineness of Mineral Additions on Strength and Drying Shrinkage of Self-Compacting Mortars Use of Compactation Tests for Defining Process Mixtures Parameters to Concrete Blocks Use of Construction and Demolition Waste in Lateritic Concrete Chapter 4: Standards, Guidelines and Policy Issues Science and Technology Observatory for ''NOCMAT'' in Brazil: Role and Proposed Framework Standards Questions when Developing a New Market; The Lessons for Non Conventional Materials Chapter 5: Composites Reinforced with Vegetable Fibers Effect of Sisal Fiber Hornification on the Fiber-Matrix Bonding Characteristics and Bending Behavior of Cement Based Composites Behavior of Sisal Fiber Mat Reinforced Alkaline Activated Metakaolin Matrix under Direct Flame Inclusion of Lignocellulosic Fibers in Plastic Composites NaOH Treatment Impact in the Dimensional Stability of Banana Pseudostem Particleboard Panels New Process for Peanut Husks Panels: Incorporation of Castor Oil Polyurethane Adhesive and Different Particle Sizes Numerical-Experimental Assessment of the Arumã Fiber as Reinforcement to the Cementitious Matrix The Influence of Fiber Treatment on the Mechanical Behavior of Jute Textile Reinforced Concrete Thermal, Moisture and Energy Performance of a Hempcrete Test Structure in the Northern Prairie Climate of Manitoba, Canada Chapter 6: Structural Integrity and Durability Durability of High Performance Concrete in an Aggressive Environment Durability of Earth Stabilized Material Structural Integrity Assessment of Precast Concrete Slabs Employing Conventional and Recycled Coarse Aggregates via Vibration Tests The Influence of Blast Furnace Slag Content on Durability of High Performance Concrete Chapter 7: Advances in Research Methodologies and Material Testing Main Evaluation Dimensions and Indicators for Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies - NOCMAT R&D Projects Development and Experimental Analysis of Ceramic Bricks Panels for Structural Masonry Construction Systems Characterization of Physical, Mechanical and Fire Properties of Fiber Glass Composite due to Weight Fraction Experimental Study of Concrete Class Influence on Cracks Spacing Tensile and Flexural Strength of Untreated Woven Henequen-Glass Fabric Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composites Surface Topographical Characterization of Concrete Protected by Coal Tar Using 3D Profilometry Chapter 8: Recycling of Industrial, Agricultural and Urban Waste Experimental Study of Granular Rubber Waste Tire Reinforced Soil for Geotechnical Applications Improvement of Residual Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash by Mechanical Grinding An Opportunity for Environmental Conservation: Evaluation of Test Material for Construction of Artificial Reefs Modules Trainers Made of Ecological Concrete Building Components Made from Recycled Plastics Characterization of Ash Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plants: Assessment for Construction Purposes Cement Artifact Produced with the Construction and Demolition Waste-CDW Light Cementitious Composites with Wastes from the Footwear Industry Mechanical Performance of Asphalt Mixtures with Natural Aggregates and Recycled Aggregates for Surface Course Particleboards with Agricultural Wastes: Sugar Cane Bagasse and Reforestation Wood Performance of Natural Aggregates and Recycled Aggregates for Unbound Granular Pavement Layers Preliminary Studies on the use of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) in the Manufacture of Alkali Activated Binders Reuse of Waste Water-Based Paint Use of Coffee Plant Stem in the Production of Conventional Particleboards Spent FCC Catalyst for Preparing Alkali-Activated Binders: An Opportunity for a High-Degree Valorization Chapter 9: Affordable Housing Using Low Cost Energy Saving Materials A Technological Analysis Applied to Existing Building Insulated with Straw Architect Werner Schmidt's Straw-Bale Construction A Modular System for Vertical Sealing Panels of Paper Tube Blocks for Performance of Masonry Using PET Bottle Seal: Thermal, Acoustic, and Mechanical and Evaluation Sustainable School-Village Home for Elderly People Built by the Community with Structural Elements of Laminated Bamboo Guadua in a Rural Area of Colombia The Impact of Mineral Fillers on the Mechanical and the Thermal Properties of Polyester Pastes of Plaster with Latex of Euphorbia Tirucalli: Evaluation of Plasticity, Water Absorption, Compressive Strength and Durability Re-Start from Straw


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9783038263623
  • Publisher: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Trans Tech Publications Ltd
  • Language: English
  • Series Title: Volume 600 Key Engineering Materials
  • ISBN-10: 3038263621
  • Publisher Date: 12 Mar 2014
  • Binding: Digital download and online
  • No of Pages: 856


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