Influence of Water Absorption by Capillary on the Mechanical Characteristics of Concrete Bricks
Author(s):Tomme: 64 (68) | Fascicle: 4 | 2018
Pages: 115-122
Abstract text:
Technical approval of building materials like concrete bricks requires a series of investigations that relate to dimensions and tolerances, flatness, density, adhesion, compressive strength, water absorption through capillary, thermal conductivity, frost-thaw resistance, and reaction to fire. The authors conducted a series of experimental tests to study the effect of water absorption on compressive strengths and tensile strength from bending on concrete bricks. Thus, comparative graphs were plotted to highlight the differences; the specimen failure modes were also identified.
Key Words:
concrete bricks; water absobtion; compressive strength; tensile strength from bending
Author(s) Information
Gabriel OprişanAffiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
Email: gabriel.oprisan@tuiasi.ro
Dorina Nicolina Isopescu
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
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Iulian Daniel Zapodeanu
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
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Ioana Sorina Enţuc
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
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Ovidiu Butnaru
Affiliation: LEGO EKOBRICK SRL
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Sebastian George Maxineasa
Affiliation: „Gheorghe Asachi” Technical University of Iaşi, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Building Services
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