Economical considerations in the development of construction materials – a review

Authors

  • Abdoullah Namdar Western China Earthquake and Hazards Mitigation Research Center, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China
  • Xiong Feng Western China Earthquake and Hazards Mitigation Research Center, College of Architecture and Environment, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610065, China

Keywords:

additive, concrete, soil foundation, sustainable development

Abstract

Design and manufacturing of construction materials have been investigated. The aim is to identify methods to produce sustainable economic materials used for soil foundation and concrete structure. Several additives have been analyzed in order to develop acceptable economical construction materials. They are expected to support soil foundation and concrete materials design for sustainable development. A comparative study has been made based on the available theoretical and experimental results reported in literature. It has also been revealed that design of appropriate steel fiber optimizes shear morphology, increases applied force, minimizes deflection, improves mechanical performances and reduces time to failure of concrete beam. Also, nanotechnology supported and enhanced compressive strength of concrete has been explained. Soil mixing to support embankment seismic design has been discussed so as to introduce suitable methods for soil foundation enhancement.

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Published

2015-10-13

Issue

Engineering Review, Vol. 35, No. 3

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