Intro
Preface
About This Book
Contents
Building Materials
Bivalve Shells as a Building Material. A Real Case Application
1 Introduction
2 Applications of Mussel Shells as Building Materials
2.1 Mussel Shell Characterization
2.2 Use of Mussel Shells as Aggregates for Concrete
2.3 Use of Mussel Shells as Aggregates for Coating Mortars
2.4 Mussel Shells for Thermal and Acoustic Insulation
3 Experimental Building with Mussel Shells
4 Conclusions
References

Assessment of Industrial Large-Volume Wastes with High Potential to Be Used as Emerging Alkali-Activated Precursors: A Review
1 Introduction and Objectives
2 Unconventional Alkali-Activated Precursors
2.1 Construction and Demolition Wastes
2.2 Electric Arc Furnace Slags
2.3 Natural Stone Waste
3 Raw Materials Parameters and Curing Conditions
4 Alkali-Activated Materials and Products
4.1 Mechanical Properties
4.2 Environmental Properties (Leaching Tests)
4.3 Acid Resistance
4.4 High-Temperature Resistance
5 Conclusions
References

The Use of Sierra Elvira' Stone According to the Spanish Technical Code
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methodology
2.1 Materials
2.2 Methodology
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Determination of Uniaxial Compression Resistance
3.2 Determination of Flexion Under Concentrated Load
3.3 Resistance are Displayed Using a Friction Pendulum
3.4 Abrasion Wear
3.5 Frozen Resistance
4 Conclusions
References
Macrocell Significance in Reinforced Concrete Slabs Exposed to a Marine Environment
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Plan
2.1 Test Specimens
2.2 Materials

2.3 Tests
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Phase 1
3.2 Phase 2
3.3 Phase 3
3.4 Global View of the Complete Study
4 Conclusions
References
Lime Concretes with Ad Hoc Performances
1 Introduction
1.1 From Lime to Cement: The Concepts of Pozzolanicity and Hydraulicity
1.2 Environmental Considerations Relating to Lime
1.3 Current Limecretes
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Preliminary Laboratory Studies
3 Results in Construction Works
3.1 Limecretes Based on Commercial Mortar
3.2 Limecrete with a High Lime Content

3.3 Limecrete with Pozzolans and Rheological Characteristics
4 Conclusions
References
Gypsum Materials and Products to Design Circular and Regenerative Buildings
1 Impact of the Construction Industry to the Society and the Environment
2 Strategies Toward a Circular and Regenerative Construction
3 Gypsum Building Materials Following Circular Economy Criteria
4 Gypsum Building Materials to Reduce Indoor Contaminants
5 Conclusions
References
Characterization of Gypsum Mortars Dosed with Electric Arc Furnace Slags EAFS
1 Introduction
2 Experimental