Bushfire-Resistant Lightweight Masonry Blocks with Expanded Perlite Aggregate
During bushfires, one of the building elements that is directly exposed to embers, radiant heat and direct flames is the “wall” element. This study investigated the feasibility of using expanded perlite aggregate in masonry (i.e., cement) blocks to enhance their bushfire resistant characteristics. T...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-08-01
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| Series: | Fire |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/5/5/132 |