Impact of the addition of a newly developed bio-resin called Biofusion on the strength of concrete

Concrete—the most common construction material in the world—represents the main component of construction. Aggregate materials normally occupy about 70% of the concrete volume and their production results in excessive emission of carbon dioxide. One potential solution to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions from the construction industry is to use the newly developed bio-resin Biofusion in the concrete mix. The benefits of Biofusion, such as being used as a sealant (Yang, 2020), have been previously studied, however, little attention has been paid to its use in the production of concrete and concrete blocks. Therefore, the overarching aim of this work is to study the effect of using Biofusion as an additive in concrete, the effect on its strength properties and to determine the optimal usage in conventional concrete applications.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Green

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Partner:

Infrastructure (2007) Ltd

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Queen's University

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