Microstructural analysis of interfacial transition zone (ITZ) and its impact on the compressive strength of lightweight concretes

Authors :: Vargas, P.
Restrepo-Baena, Oscar
Tobon, Jorge I.
Source :: Construction and Building Materials. April 15, 2017, Vol. 137, p381, 9 p.
Publication Year :: 2017
Abstract: ABSTRACT In this research both the microstructure and thickness of the interfacial transition zone (ITZ) in concretes of Portland cement and lightweight aggregates (LWA) are studied. It has been established [...]

Subjects :: Porosity -- Analysis
Aggregates (Building materials) -- Analysis -- Mechanical properties
Portland cement -- Analysis -- Mechanical properties
Compressive strength -- Analysis
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Construction and materials industries

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