Properties of pre-cast terrazzo tiles and recommended specifications

Cerâmica

G. Karam¹  M. Tabbara¹ 

[1] ,Lebanese American University Civil Engineering Beirut,Lebanon

关键词: terrazzo;    materials technology;    quality control;    strength and testing of materials;    terrazzo;    tecnologia de materiais;    controle de qualidade;    resistência e teste de materiais;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0366-69132009000100011

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

A targeted experimental program was carried out to establish basic reference physical and mechanical properties of commercially available pre-cast marble chip terrazzo tiles and to investigate the effects of varying manufacturing process parameters on those properties. The transverse strength, density, water absorption, and abrasion resistance were measured as a function of casting pressure and residence time in the casting mold for a standard mix design. A simple surface abrasion index test was developed and applied comparing pre-cast terrazzo tiles with reference natural tiling stones. Recommendations for improving existing specifications and developing quality control measures are presented.

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