Search for dissertations about: "cement mortar"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 swedish dissertations containing the words cement mortar.
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1. Moisture permeability of mature concrete, cement mortar and cement paste
Abstract : Moisture permeability tests were performed on specimens of concrete, cement mortar and cement paste with the bottom side in water or in moist air and the upper side in a relative humidity of 33 %. The distribution of the relative humidity within the specimen was measured, at stationary conditions, as well as the amount of water which pass through the specimen. READ MORE
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2. Chloride transport and chloride threshold values : studies on concretes and mortars with Portland cement and limestone blended cement
Abstract : Reinforced concrete is one of the most widely used building materials and if it is properly designed and produced, it is an extremely durable material with a service life up to 100 years. However, under certain environmental conditions the service life of reinforced concrete structures is more limited. READ MORE
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3. Binding of moisture in fly ash blended Portland cement paste and mortar : Impact of replacement level and curing temperature
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4. Hydration, pore structure, and related moisture properties of fly ash blended cement-based materials : Experimental methods and laboratory measurements
Abstract : Cement-based materials, such as mortar and concrete, are the most employed construction materials in the world. Cement is an important component; it reacts with water to form a glue, called cement paste, which causes the material to harden. Today, cement production accounts for a significant portion of the world’s annual carbon dioxide emissions. READ MORE
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5. Traditional lime mortar and plaster : Reconstruction with emphasis on durability
Abstract : Lime mortar and plaster have been investigated with the aim to improve the knowledge on how to make them as durable as before the cement technology was developed. The background was the durability problems experienced for newly produced lime plaster on the medieval churches on the island of Gotland, Sweden. READ MORE