The Effect of Reinforcement, Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Fly Ash On The Strength of Foam Concrete

• Main Authors: Rosli, M.F., Rashidi, A., Ahmed, E., Sarudu, N.H.
• Format: E-Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 2011
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/9422/1/NO%2043%20The%20Effect%20of%20Reinforcement%2C%28abstract%29.pdf; http://ir.unimas.my/id/eprint/9422/
• Institution: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak

Foam concrete is a type of lightweight concrete. The main characteristics of foam concrete are its low density and thermal conductivity. Its advantages are that there is a reduction of dead load, faster building rates in construction and lower haulage and handling costs. This research was conducted...