Lime Hemp and Rice Husk-Based Concretes for Building Envelopes [Paperback]

This book provides the tools to understand the issues related to bio-based concretes using lime as binder.

Themes covered include specific properties of lignocellulosic aggregates (density, porosity, size distribution, water absorption, microstructure, soluble components under alkaline conditions), hardening of lime-based binders by carbonation and hydration (natural and curing processes) and microstructure of the binder in the vicinity of aggregates (dense or porous interphase). The mechanical (uniaxial and triaxial compression) and insulating properties of the relatively well-known hemp concretes and the novel rice husk concretes are also reviewed. Finally, a detailed and comprehensive description of the tools and methodologies that make it easier the design of such bio-based concretes is discussed.

Written for students as well as researchers, this book is aimed at individuals working in both academic and industrial fields.

Lightweight bio-based concretes and eco-friendly materials for the building envelope.- Lime-based binders.- Two typical plant aggregates for lightweight concretes: hemp aggregates (well-known) and rice husks (innovative).- Hemp/Rice husk and lime concrete for the building envelope: application and general properties.- Conclusion and future research.

Prof. Jean-Charles Benezet is based in the Ecole des Mines dAl?s, Centre des Mat?riaux des Mines dAl?s, France. He has an RG score : 25.36, 39 publications, 150 citations.

Dr. Morgan Chabannes has five publication in biobased building materials. He obtained his PhD in the Materials and Structures for Civil Engineering Building materials department of the Mines Al?s - Materials Research Center (C2MA).

Laurent Clerc Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Ecole des Mines dAl?s, Centre des Mat?riaux des Mines dAl?s. Hisl-