Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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259630 | Construction and Building Materials | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Phase change materials (PCMs) and rubber particles from recycled tires were used in portland cement mortar with a potential application as insulation mortar. Series of tests were designed and conducted including compressive strength, flexural strength, thermal conductivity, drying shrinkage, and bond strength tests at 7 days and 28 days of age. Different types of additives were also used in the mix designs. The experimental results showed that mechanical properties of rubberized-mortar can be improved by adjusting the size of rubber particles and the amount of additives. With the same volume fraction of PCM and rubbers, the mechanical properties of PCM-modified mortar are either the same or better than that of rubberized-mortar. In terms of thermal properties, the rubber particles can reduce thermal conductivity of the mortar significantly, while the PCM can improve heat capacity of the mortar.
► Phase change materials (PCMs) and rubber particles were used to make insulation mortar. ► Thermal and mechanical properties of the insulation mortar were tested at different ages. ► Mechanical properties of mortar can be improved by fine rubber particles and the additives. ► The mechanical properties of PCM-mortar are the same or better than that of rubberized-mortar. ► The rubber can reduce thermal conductivity, and the PCM can improve heat capacity of the mortar.