%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