Optimization of conventional and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) mixtures for concrete facades

由于城市人口的增加，北美和全球对园林绿化产品的需求在过去几年中迅速增加。其中，外墙装饰产品似乎是近期最大的细分市场。在这方面，Renostone是一家加拿大公司，专门生产用于室内和室外立面的混凝土砖。Renostone产品由轻质混凝土石材和砖组成，易于安装在任何墙面上，无需结构支撑。产品厚度从Renobrik的½”到Renostone的1 ½”不等。Renostone产品采用特殊的轻质混凝土配方，由波特兰水泥、高质量轻质骨料、彩色氧化物颜料

Demand for landscaping products in North America and worldwide is rapidly increasing over the last years due to the raise of urban population. Among them, decorative products for facades are seem to be the largest segment in the near future. In this context, Renostone is a Canadian company specializing in the production of concrete bricks for interior and exterior facades. Renostone products consist of lightweight concrete stones and bricks that are easy to install over any wall surface, without the need of structural supports. Product thickness varies from ½" for Renobrik to 1 ½" for Renostone. Renostone products are made of a special lightweight concrete formulation consisting of Portland cement, high quality lightweight aggregates, colour oxide pigments