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Thermal Properties of Air Entrained Concrete

12/13/2011 6:03 AM

I would like to know the R value of normal portland cement concrete of normal strength. I don't think it will vary much with different strengths. Also, I'd like the R value of air entrained concrete. The only data I could find on the web was that standard poured concrete was 0.08 and air entrained concrete (6% air) was 0.8. This data was from someone's comment in a forum. I think these values are per inch of thickness. I believe using air entrainment in concrete and bricks would really save a lot in energy where applicable. The reduction in strength with the air can easily be offset with additional cement. Also, air entrained concrete is less permeable.

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Re: Thermal Properties of Air Entrained Concrete

12/13/2011 8:28 AM

Thanks, that just what I needed.

Wouldn't it be a lot better to make the brick with air entrainment? Although the brick is usually made of clay, how about one made of air entrained concrete? If would have to be small aggregate concrete, of course. With dyes, colored brick could be made. I hope someone takes this idea and starts making air entrained bricks. Maybe, someone has. And, what about lightweight concrete bricks with air entrainment? Then, you could make them larger and still be light enough to be placed by hand.

Again, thanks for the table.

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Re: Thermal Properties of Air Entrained Concrete

12/13/2011 10:02 PM

Air entrainment actually has some undesirable aspects, later overcome by the use of Styrofoam micro-beads which have even better insulating values

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