Precast reinforced concrete building structures are widely used in the Portuguese industrial stock and throughout Europe. Beam-to-column connections are a key component in this type of structure. However, they are also the source of significant damage, as reported in recent earthquakes. Different configurations are common, such as using a dowel, neoprene or just assuming a concrete-to-concrete interface. Both a...
The physical and mechanical behavior of experimental mixtures with additions of cassava starch, carboxymethyl cellulose, and hydrated lime in a clay matrix is described. The added elements accounted for 3% of the weight of the mixes and the clay matrix for 97%. Mixing water was incorporated in different % according to the workability and molding of the mixes. Tests indicated the influence of additions on volume...