Tuning the Engineering Performance of Fly Ash Lightweight Composite with Expanded Polystyrene
摘要
The manuscript explores physical attributes of an innovative geo-material called Fly Ash Lightweight Composite with Expanded Polystyrene (FLC-EPS). The proposed composite is intricately formulated by combining different densities and proportions of EPS beads with ash, utilizing cement as an effective agent for binding. The research systematically examines the impact EPS bead densities, EPS mix ratios, and cement contents on the density and strength of the composite after a critical curing period of 28 days. The effectiveness of FLC-EPS, emphasized by high EPS content and low EPS density, is well suited for applications requiring lightweight filling, while compositions with low EPS content and high EPS density demonstrate strength suitable for sturdy filling purposes.