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Chemical stabilization of rammed earth using calcium carbide residue and fly ash
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In this paper, two different ratios of binders (CCR:FA=40:60 and CCR:FA = 60:40) at five different binder contents (3, 6, 9, 12% and 15%) were utilized to investigate strength properties of a model soil.About:
This article is published in Construction and Building Materials.The article was published on 2018-04-30. It has received 64 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Soil stabilization & Compressive strength.read more
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Mechanical and compressibility characteristics of a soft clay stabilized by slag-based mixtures and geopolymers
Mahdi Salimi,Ali Ghorbani +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, industrial wastes such as Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) and Basic Oxygen Furnace SLag (BOFS) activated with calcium oxide (CaO) and medium reactive magnesia (MgO) are used for chemical stabilization of a soft clay.
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Calcium-Based Sustainable Chemical Technologies for Total Carbon Recycling
Konstantin S. Rodygin,Konstantin S. Rodygin,Yulia A. Vikenteva,Yulia A. Vikenteva,Valentine P. Ananikov,Valentine P. Ananikov +5 more
TL;DR: The recyclability of calcium carbide and the availability of large-scale industrial production facilities, as well as the future possibility of fossil-resource-independent manufacturing, position this compound as a key chemical platform for sustainable development.
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Application of agro and non-agro waste materials for unfired earth blocks construction: A review
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of the state-of-the-art of research on the effects of these various agro and non-agro wastes in the production of unfired earth blocks.
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The effects of stabilizers on the thermal and the mechanical properties of rammed earth at various humidities and their environmental impacts
Vahab Toufigh,Ehsan Kianfar +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the effect of stabilizers including cement, pozzolan, microsilica, fiberglass, guar gum and phase change material (PCM) was evaluated on the performance of rammed earth (RE) mixtures.
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Characterization of the mechanical and physical properties of unstabilized rammed earth: A review
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review of the state-of-the-art of research on characterization of unstabilized rammed earth, as understanding its behavior is essential for its use in modern construction.
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