Abstract
Lime–hemp concrete (LHC) is a sustainable building material that combines hemp shiv and building limes. Moisture fixation and thermal properties of LHC were determined so as to gain knowledge about the material’s behaviour in a cold, wet climate. Sorption isotherms were produced over the whole moisture range for two LHC mixes by means of glass jar tests and a pressure plate apparatus. Thermal properties were determined for the mixes at different relative humidities using a transient plane source method. The results showed relatively low thermal conductivity and a steep sorption isotherm in the interval between 95% and 100% RH.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1235-1242 |
| Journal | Construction and Building Materials |
| Volume | 47 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Materials Engineering
Free keywords
- Lime–hemp concrete
- Moisture fixation
- Sorption isotherm
- Glass jar test
- Pressure plate apparatus
- Thermal conductivity
- Thermal diffusivity
- Specific heat capacity
- Sustainability
- Hemp shiv