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Comparative study of magnesium by-products and vermiculite formulations to obtain fire resistant mortars
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Author:
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Formosa Mitjans, Joan; Haurie Ibarra, Laia; Chimenos Ribera, Josep Maria; Lacasta Palacio, Ana María; Rosell Amigó, Juan Ramón
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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Construccions Arquitectòniques II; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament de Física Aplicada; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. NOLIN - Física No-Lineal i Sistemes Fora de l'Equilibri |
Abstract:
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There exists an increasing concern about the dangers originated in a building g in case of fire. In this work the behaviour of vermiculite as aggregate in fireproof mortars was compared with mortars formulated with two magnesium by-products aggregates which undergo an endothermic decomposition. Fire resistance and mechanical properties were evaluated. An optimal mixture of both magnesium by-products as aggregates allows formulating mortars that improve fire resistance at temperatures greater than 450 C compared with vermiculite mortars. It would be interesting to obtain mortars formulated with magnesium by products and vermiculite to study possible synergic effects. |
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Peer Reviewed |
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-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Física -Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Enginyeria civil::Materials i estructures -Fire resistance of buildings -Mortar -Fire resistance -Mortar -Magnesium Hydroxide -Passive protection -Resistència al foc -Protecció passiva -Hidròxid de magnesi -Morter -Materials de construcció -Indústria de la construcció |
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Article - Draft Article |
Published by:
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Transtec Publications
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