LLTTI17114 - "Development of reinforced porous concrete"

Goal

The goal of the project is to develop reinforced porous concrete with compression strength of 1.6 MPa and density not higher than 230 kg/m³

Abstract

As the new regulations are forcing manufacturers to construct buildings of ever-decreasing heat exchange, there is an increasing demand for materials that provide high thermal insulation. For concrete-based materials, increased thermal insulation is achieved by increasing porocity - air pockets have much lower heat transfer capabilities than solid concrete. However, with increasing porocity (and lower density), the strentgh of the material is reduced as well. In order to maintain strenght while increasing thermal performance, reinforcements have to be introduced. The project here is attempting to introduce fiber-reinforcements to autoclaved aerated concrete.

Results

Project details

Partner: Bauroc AS Support: Enterprice Estonia, Development Voucher [[1]]

Duration: 01.05.2017 - 30.06.2018

Budget: 31,200 Eur