Showing papers by "B. V. Venkatarama Reddy published in 2016"
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors discussed the energy consumption of a few residential buildings in different climatic locations in India and showed that share of OE and EE in LCE greatly depends upon the types of materials used in construction and extent of space conditioning adopted.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on flexural panel testing, including separate horizontal and vertical bending tests, and identify two separate failure modes and predict the cracking moment in the specimens analyzed.
Abstract: Cement stabilized soil block (CSSB) is a modern earthen building material that is used in the construction of masonry structures. Most studies involving CSSB have focused on how its composition affects strength characteristics and material properties such as erosion. In contrast, very little is currently known about CSSB structural behavior. This study set forth to address the absence of data in this research area, focusing on flexural panel testing, including separate horizontal and vertical bending tests. It was found that CSSB follows traditional masonry reactions; also, through experimental observation, two separate failure modes were identified. A linear elastic analysis confirmed these failure modes and predicted the cracking moment in the specimens analyzed. (C) 2016 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the feasibility of utilizing construction and demolition (C&D) waste and iron ore tailings (IOT) as raw materials for construction products is highlighted, showing immense potential for utilizing NOSW for the manufacture of construction products and materials.
Abstract: Construction industry consumes natural resources in bulk quantities for various products such as bricks/blocks, mortar, concrete, etc. Indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources to meet the ever-expanding needs of the construction sector is posing serious environmental concerns and resulting in scarcity of natural raw materials. At the same time, a large volume of non-organic solid waste (NOSW) is being generated through various anthropogenic activities. It is challenging to find environmentally safe and economically viable solutions for handling such waste materials. This article discusses the construction industry scenario in India, some estimates of NOSW and strategies for their utilization. Few case studies of R&D work on the possibilities of utilizing NOSW for construction products are illustrated. In particular, the technical feasibility of utilizing construction and demolition (C&D) waste and iron ore tailings (IOT) as raw materials for construction products is highlighted. Experimental results presented here on the properties of mortar and concrete when C&D waste and IOT are used as an alternative to fine aggregate for replacing the scarce river sand are promising, showing immense potential for utilizing NOSW for the manufacture of construction products and materials.
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