By combining modified sulphur with sand, gravel and filler similar material qualities are obtained as with cement concrete. Tested in accordance with: NEN-EN 12390-3, NEN-EN 12390-6, NEN-EN 1992-1-1
Sulphur concrete was tested  for compressive and tensile strength as well as its dynamic E-module and creep (1 year). This within a range of temperatures between 20 an 80°C in order to check its performance in hot environmental temperatures and
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The resistance of sulphur concrete against biogenic sulphide corrosion was tested in accordance with the TAP-test (University of Ghent – Laboratory Magnel – Prof. Dr. Ir. N. De Belie). During this test, part of a disk is immersed and turned
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With its dense structure and its hydrophobic nature Thio Material is nearly impervious and is characterized by a very low permeability. The water absorption fluctuates between 0.2 % and 0.5%, which is very low in comparison with cement concrete, which
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As per the acid resistance tests on corrosion, disks of Thio Material were tested as to their resistance against bases during TAP-tests. The tests were made in the following mediums: sodium hydroxide  (NaOH;pH 12) and Sodium carbonate (Na2CO3 ;soda pH
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A succession of significant temperature fluctuations can lead to an accelerated decrease of material performance. Tests held during 150 day cycles between –20°C and 60°C combined with a relatively high degree of humidity, prove that Thio Material does not show
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Flowing water that possibly contains abrasive material (sand, stones, …) can weigh heavily on the wall surface of the used product. Abrasion resistance can be measured using  the Darmstadt testing method. According to the measures, given by DIN EN 295,
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On account of its dense structure and its hydrophobic behaviour, Thio Material is quasi- impermeable. Consequently the material is also characterized by a very low water-absorption capacity, which is between 0.2 and 0.5%. This is very low if compared with
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At WRF GENT (BE), tests on the fire-resistance sulphur concrete have been conducted. Thio Material can be classified under fire class A2. From this test, it can be concluded that the behaviour of this material does not contribute to a
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Cement concrete can also be affected by sulphate-containing sewage water and groundwater. This comparatively light attack happens relatively slowly. Sulphates react to components (C3A) of cement stone, during which process crystals are formed. The consequence of this is an expansion
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During experimentation, the performance of Thio Material was tested in multiple ways. The wearing resistance, tested in accordance with the wide wheel abrasion test (Capon), shows the same performance  when compared to cement concrete. Furthermore, big plates – ‘Ecopanels’ –
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At the test centre of SNCF (National Railway Company of France) dynamic tests were conducted during which the test piece, made Thio Material, was tested with a load varying between 10 and 126 kN during 3.106 cycles. After this test, there
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