%0 Journal Article %A D. Falliano and D. De Domenico and G. Ricciardi and E. Gugliandolo %D 2018 %J International Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 135, 2018 %T Mechanical Characterization of Extrudable Foamed Concrete: An Experimental Study %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10008710 %V 135 %X This paper is focused on the mechanical characterization of foamed concrete specimens with protein-based foaming agent. Unlike classic foamed concrete, a peculiar property of the analyzed foamed concrete is the extrudability, which is achieved via a specific additive in the concrete mix that significantly improves the cohesion and viscosity of the fresh cementitious paste. A broad experimental campaign was conducted to evaluate the compressive strength and the indirect tensile strength of the specimens. The study has comprised three different cement types, two water/cement ratios, three curing conditions and three target dry densities. The variability of the strength values upon the above mentioned factors is discussed. %P 290 - 294