Lime Hemp and Rice Husk-Based Concretes for Building Envelopes

This book provides the tools to understand the issues related to bio-based concretes using lime as binder.

Themes covered include specific properties of lignocellulosic aggregates (density, porosity, size distribution, water absorption, microstructure, soluble components under alkaline conditions), hardening of lime-based binders by carbonation and hydration (natural and curing processes) and mic...