Hemp Concrete with Mineral Additives as a Durable and Fire-Resistant Material in Green Construction
Abstract In this work, to enhance the compressive strength and evaluate the fire resistance of hemp concrete, we incorporated mineral…
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Thermal Characterizations of Waste Cardboard Kraft Fibres in the Context of Their Use as a Partial Cement Substitute within Concrete Composites
Abstract The building and construction industry consumes a significant amount of virgin resources and minimizing the demand with alternative waste…
The Influence of Gum Arabic Admixture on the Mechanical Properties of Lime-Metakaolin Paste Used as Binder in Hemp Concrete
Abstract Organic admixtures based on polysaccharides are used in construction for modifying the properties of mortars and concretes. Gum arabic…
Mechanical, Thermal, and Moisture Buffering Properties of Novel Insulating Hemp-Lime Composite Building Materials
Abstract Hempcrete is a sustainable biocomposite that can reduce buildings’ embodied energy while improving energy performance and indoor environmental quality.…