Operational properties of cement-free concrete with porous aggregate
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https://doi.org/10.31643/2026/6445.06Keywords:
liquid glass materials, porous granules, magnesia binders, thermal insulation concretes, water resistance, concrete corrosion.Abstract
The article presents the results of technology development and research on the operational properties of porous aggregate and cement-free concretes based on it. The purpose of the work is to study lightweight concretes containing a liquid–glass porous aggregate for resistance to various aggressive influences. The porous granular aggregate was obtained by firing a mixture of liquid glass with the ash of thermal power plants and an ash aluminosilicate microsphere. Binders based on caustic magnesite and liquid glass with the addition of thermal energy waste were used to produce coarse-pored concretes. The choice of cement-free binders is due to the high adhesion to the filler. The behavior of the developed concretes in various aggressive environments, under the influence of low and elevated temperatures, has been studied. The resistance of magnesia concrete to the effects of water and salt solutions has been revealed. The technological and operational advantages of liquid-glazed concrete are shown, featuring increased thermal insulation ability, satisfactory resistance to aggressive media and resistance to low and high-temperature fluctuations. The developed concretes can be used in the enclosing structures of objects for various purposes.
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