Influence of Water Absorption by Capillary on the Mechanical Characteristics of Concrete Bricks
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
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