ISSN: 1945-7553
CODEN: JTEVAB
Page Count: 4

Measurement of Linear Expansion in Bricks Due to Freezing

Davison, JI
Research officer, Division of Building Research, National Research Council of Canada, Atlantic Regional Station, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Sereda, PJ
Head, Building Materials Section, Division of Building Research, National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario

Abstract

A linear extensometer is described that can be used to measure expansions resulting from freezing in saturated porous inorganic building materials. Typical freezing curves illustrate reversible and irreversible expansions. The procedure may have application as a simple test method for assessing the durability of bricks or other porous inorganic building materials.

Keywords:
thermal expansion, bricks, freezing

Paper ID: JTE10933J
DOI: 10.1520/JTE10933J
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