Transport of fluids in cement–rubber composites

The transport properties of building materials exposed to an aggressive environment represent the essential parameters affecting their durability. Furthermore, the deterioration process of materials is highly related to the movement of water contained in a porous volume, whether in liquid or vapour...

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Published in:Cement & concrete composites 2004-01, Vol.26 (1), p.21-29
Main Authors: Benazzouk, A., Douzane, O., Quéneudec, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air permeability
Cellular and compact rubber aggregates
Composite
Durability
Hydraulic diffusivity
Sorptivity
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Summary:The transport properties of building materials exposed to an aggressive environment represent the essential parameters affecting their durability. Furthermore, the deterioration process of materials is highly related to the movement of water contained in a porous volume, whether in liquid or vapour form, and to the air permeability. The present study has been undertaken to examine the influence of rubber aggregates on the durability factors of cement–rubber composites. Results reveal the importance of the cellular character of rubber aggregates with respect to the composite’s behaviour in contact with fluids.
ISSN:0958-9465
1873-393X
DOI:10.1016/S0958-9465(02)00119-1