Corn cob lightweight concrete for non-structural applications

A lightweight concrete using granulated corn cob (without corn) as an aggregate is proposed in this research work. Taking into account that corn cob, after extracting the corn, is generally considered an agricultural waste, an interesting economic and sustainable benefit may result by using it as a...

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Main Author: Pinto, J. (author)
Other Authors: Vieira, J. (author), Pereira, H. (author), Jacinto, C. (author), Vilela, P. (author), Paiva, A. (author), Pereira, S. (author), Cunha, V. (author), Varum, H. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2012
Subjects:
Corn cob
Lightweight concrete
Thermal insulation
Agricultural waste
Sustainability
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10773/9608
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ria.ua.pt:10773/9608

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http://hdl.handle.net/10773/9608

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