The use of vulcanic glasses in cellular concrete

Authors

  • J. L. Alvarez División de Materiales. CTDMC
  • N. Vega LACEMI. "J. I. DEL CORRAL"

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.1996.v46.i244.521

Abstract


This paper covers studies made using different mixes for cellular concrete variating silica sand, vulcanic glass and aluminium powder contents. Studies on compressive strenght, dry density and X-ray diffraction are performed on autoclave cured cellular concrete, concluding that best results are attained when vulcanic glass contents reaches 50% of silica sand. When percentage of aluminium powder is diminished from 0.11% to 0.09%, alight increase in density, with noticiable growth of comprensive strength are observed.

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Published

1996-12-30

How to Cite

Alvarez, J. L., & Vega, N. (1996). The use of vulcanic glasses in cellular concrete. Materiales De Construcción, 46(244), 39–44. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.1996.v46.i244.521

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Research Articles