Experimental study of hemp concrete properties incorporating a viscosity modifying admixture

Experimental study of hemp concrete properties incorporating a viscosity modifying admixture

Page, J. Sonebi, M. Amziane, S. 

ESITC Caen, Université de Caen Normandie, 1 rue Pierre et Marie Curie, Epron, 14610, France

School of Natural and Built Environment, Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, United Kingdom

Institut Pascal, Clermont Université UMR 6602, 2 avenue Blaise Pascal, Aubière, 63178, France

Corresponding Author Email: 
jonathan.page@esitc-caen.fr
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349-366
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DOI: 
https://doi.org/10.3166/RCMA.26.349-366
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Abstract: 

The low mechanical strength of bio-aggregate-based concretes is mainly due to the high water absorption of hemp shives and the poor aggregate - mineral binder adhesion. A new way of approach to improve this interface is the use of a viscosity-modifying admixture (VMA). Four different mixes were made for: shuttered wall, external rendering, floor insulation and roof insulation. The setting up strategy enabled the elaboration of hemp concrete with improved mechanical properties due to an addition of 1% VMA in the binder. This VMA did not increase the thermal conductivity of the composite. The results also highlighted an increased efficiency of the viscosity with mixes containing a high hemp shiv / binder ratio.

Keywords: 

Hemp concrete, Mechanical properties, Thermal conductivity, Vicosity-modifying admixture, Water absortion

Extended abstract
1. Introduction
2. Matériaux et formulations
3. Résultats et discussion
4. Conclusion
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