tailieunhanh - Humidity Intrusion Effects on Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete

Submitted to the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering | Humidity Intrusion Effects on Properties of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Sasan Somi Submitted to the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering Eastern Mediterranean University November 2011 Gazimagusa North Cyprus Approval of the Institute of Graduate Studies and Research Prof. Dr. Elvan Yilmaz Director I certify that this thesis satisfies the requirements as a thesis for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Assist. Prof. Dr. Murude Qelikag Chair Department of Civil Engineering We certify that we have read this thesis and that in our opinion it is fully adequate in scope and quality as a thesis for the degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozgur Eren Supervisor Examining Committee 1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ozgur Eren _______________________________________ 2. Assist. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Keyvani _______________________________________ 3. Assist. Prof. Dr. Alireza Rezaei _______________________________________ 4. Assist. Prof. Dr. Serhan ensoy --------------------------------------- 5. Assist. Prof. Dr. Giray Ozay _______________________________________ ABSTRACT Autoclaved Aerated concrete AAC has many benefits for structures such as heat insulation sound insulation fire and mold resistance reduced dead weight and many more. AAC products include blocks wall panels floor and roof panels and lintels. Besides insulating capability one of AAC s advantages in construction is its quick and easy installation since the material can be routed sanded and cut to size on site using standard carbon steel band saws hand saws and drills. Although ACC is being produced for many years there are still some points that need to be clarified. One of these points is humidity intrusion effects on AAC members in areas with high relative humidity levels of Mediterranean climates which are important in durability and insulation properties of AAC. Therefore