Mineralized wood particle reinforced concrete as stiffening elements with reduced density

Abstract

The aim of the cooperative research project was the development of a wood-cement in-situ concrete used as local filler and stiffening element in wooden ceiling elements. For further processing, only water should be added to the mineralized particles, whereby the amount of added water is relevant to the adjustment of the consistence and fl owing characteristics. Portland cement was used as binding component. Particle residues of Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris L.) and spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) from sanding with 60 grit paper, as filling components, were supplied by Lignotrend GmbH, an industrial manufacturer of solid wood structural elements (cross laminated timber) and project partner. The mineralization of these wood particles has also been studied. Three different ways to accelerate the hydration of the cement and therefore to counteract the effect of the so called cement poisons were examined. Moreover, the compressive strength of hardened concrete had to be set to not less than 3.2 N/mm2, which was also examined.