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Record Nr.

UNINA9910298614503321

Autore

Vickers Les

Titolo

Fire-Resistant Geopolymers : Role of Fibres and Fillers to Enhance Thermal Properties / / by Les Vickers, Arie van Riessen, William D. A. Rickard

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Singapore : , : Springer Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2015

ISBN

981-287-311-2

Edizione

[1st ed. 2015.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (135 p.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Materials, , 2192-1091

Disciplina

620.11

620.14

691

Soggetti

Ceramics

Glass

Composites (Materials)

Composite materials

Building materials

Structural materials

Ceramics, Glass, Composites, Natural Materials

Building Materials

Structural Materials

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Overview -- History of Geopolymers -- Portland Cement (OPC) and Concrete -- Geopolymer Applications -- Precursors and Additives for Geopolymer Synthesis -- Geopolymer Chemistry -- Fibres: Technical Benefits -- Thermal Properties of Geopolymers -- Fire Resistance of OPC and geopolymer -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

The book covers the topic of geopolymers, in particular it highlights the relationship between structural differences as a result of variations during the geopolymer synthesis and its physical and chemical properties. In particular, the book describes the optimization of the thermal properties of geopolymers by adding micro-structural modifiers such as fibres and/or fillers into the geopolymer matrix.  The



range of fibres and fillers used in geopolymers, their impact on the microstructure and thermal properties is described in great detail. The book content will appeal to researchers, scientists, or engineers who are interested in geopolymer science and technology and its industrial applications.