The Influence of Addition of Fly Ash from Astana Heat and Power Plants on the Properties of the Polystyrene Concrete

Rimma Niyazbekova, Gabit Mukhambetov, Rassul Tlegenov, Saule Aldabergenova, Lazzat Shansharova, Vasiliy Mikhalchenko and Michał Bembenek ()
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Rimma Niyazbekova: “KazStandart” Republican State Enterprise, 11 Mangilik El Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Gabit Mukhambetov: “KazStandart” Republican State Enterprise, 11 Mangilik El Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Rassul Tlegenov: The Department of Standardization, Metrology and Certification, Technical Faculty, NCJSC, “S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University”, 62 Zhenis Ave., Astana 010011, Kazakhstan
Saule Aldabergenova: The Department of Standardization, Metrology and Certification, Technical Faculty, NCJSC, “S.Seifullin Kazakh Agro Technical Research University”, 62 Zhenis Ave., Astana 010011, Kazakhstan
Lazzat Shansharova: “KazStandart” Republican State Enterprise, 11 Mangilik El Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Vasiliy Mikhalchenko: “KazStandart” Republican State Enterprise, 11 Mangilik El Ave., Astana 010000, Kazakhstan
Michał Bembenek: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, AGH University of Science and Technology, A. Mickiewicza 30, 30-059 Krakow, Poland

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 10, 1-19

Abstract: Due to the constant increase in prices for energy resources, as well as the reduction in non-renewable resources in most developed countries of the world, the energy consumption standards of buildings are constantly decreasing, and the requirements for the level of thermal insulation of building envelopes are increasing. The increasing requirements in the level of thermal insulation of enclosing structures make the issues of improving and developing new materials and products become more urgent. Polystyrene concrete has good high-thermal and sound-absorbing properties. This serves as a means of reducing costs, improving thermal insulation, reducing the dead load (weight) on the building and outside, among many other advantages. However, concrete made with polystyrene foam as a substitute for large aggregates has insufficient strength, due to the fact that the cement has low adhesion to the polystyrene foam. Based on the research of scientists and authors on the possibility of using industrial waste, it was assumed that the addition of fly ash to the composition would strengthen the matrix and the degree of compression of the polymers by the cement matrix as a result of the presence of nanoparticles in the fly ash and their positive effect on the structure and properties of the composition. The aim of the study was to develop a heat-insulating polystyrene concrete based on a binder using fly ash and to investigate its physical and technical properties. The properties of fly ash have been studied for the purpose of safe use in mixtures to increase strength properties and improve adhesion to polymers. The involvement of industrial waste from the ashes of coal from Kazakhstani deposits will contribute to the ecological improvement of the environment of the megacities of Kazakhstan. The effect obtained from the optimal combination of the characteristics for a building material is the improved physical and mechanical properties of heat-insulating materials.

Keywords: cement compositions; polystyrene concrete; fly ash; waste; structure and strength (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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