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| Title: | Influence of Granule Properties and Concentration on Cork-Cement Compatibility |
| Authors: | Karade, S R
Irle, M A
Maher, K |
| Keywords: | 2006
Granule properties |
| Issue Date: | 21-Oct-2011 |
| Abstract: | Cork granules are produced as by-products and waste by the cork processing industries that make
‘bottle stoppers’ as a main product. These granules are of low density and could be used as lightweight
aggregates for making concrete. This paper describes an investigation carried out to assess the
compatibility of cork granules with cement for the manufacture of lightweight cementitious
composites. Five different grades of cork granules varying in terms of size and density were
investigated. The effects of extractives, particle size and density of the cork granules were studied. The
results indicate that these parameters affect cement hydration in a complex way. At lower
concentrations of cork (10%), only the extractives have an influence on hydration behaviour. At higher
cork concentrations (20% and 30%), however, due to the change in the surface area of the cork, particle
size and density also affect the compatibility. Nevertheless, cork granules are found to be compatible
with cement. |
| Description: | Holz als Roh- und Werkstoff. 64:281-286. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/537 |
| Appears in Collections: | Published Articles
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