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Non-conventional materials and technologies for sustainable engineering : selected peer reviewed papers from the 14th International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Engineering, (14th NOCMAT 2013), March 24-27, 2013, Joao Pessoa, Brazil /

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: Ba...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: International Conference on Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Engineering Joao Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil
Otros Autores: Ghavami, K. (Khosrow) (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico Congresos, conferencias eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Durnten-Zurich, Switzerland : Trans Tech Publications, 2014.
Colección:Key engineering materials ; v. 600.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Non-Conventional Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Engineering; Preface; Table of Contents; 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 CulmMechanical 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 TensionChapter 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 SystemsFeasibility 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 ConcreteEffect 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.