Abstract:
Describes the preparation and physical properties of moist cured cement sand cellular concrete made with fine and coarse sands, respectively from Ravi and Malir river beds, in different proportions, using an ordinary, non-tilting drum concrete mixer. The values for thermal conductivity, moisture penetration. compressive and flexural strengths have been determined for cellular concrete of various densities. It has been found that cellular concrete made with Ravi sand up to cement/aggregate ratio of 1:2 may be used for partition and insultation tiles, whereas with Malir sand it may be precast in situ on inaccessible roofs on account of its poor compressive strength.
Page(s):
112-116
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Pakistan Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Year: 1962