| Title |
Improvement of Fundamental Properties in ALC added Admixtures and Silica Powder Size |
| Authors |
Kim Young-Yup ; Song Hun ; Lee Jong-Kyu ; Chu Yong-Sik |
| Keywords |
Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete(ALC) ; Admixtures ; Silica Powder Size ; SO3 Ratio's |
| Abstract |
Recently, the use of autoclaved lightweight concrete(ALC) has became increasingly popular. ALC is a unique building material. Because of its cellular nature, it is lightweight, self-insulating, sound and fireproof, as well as insect and mold resistant. Furthermore, ALC is free of VOCs and various fibers associated with wood and glass wool construction. However, ALC have high water absorption, low compressive strength and popout the origin of the low surface strength in its properties. These properties make troubles under construction such as cracking and popout. Thus, this study is to improve the fundamental strength by controls of increasing of admixtures, SO3 ratio's and silica powder size. Admixtures make use of metakaolin, silica fume, sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide. From the test result, the ALC using admixture have a good fundamental properties compared with plain ALC. Compressive strength, specific strength and abrasion's ratio were improved depending on increasing admixtures ratio's, SO3 ratio's and silica powder size. |