Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6731638 Energy and Buildings 2015 33 Pages PDF
Abstract
This study deals with the inclusion of micro encapsulated phase change materials (PCM), up to 29% in volume, in concretes and mortars. Thermal and mechanical characteristics of hardened mixes are measured and compared with classical civil engineering models. PCM microcapsules behave as voids on a mechanical point of view, and as properly dispersed spheres on a thermal point of view. It is shown that PCM included in a mineral matrix to make building blocks could have a beneficial effect on walls thermal behaviour, keeping a consistent mechanical strength.
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