RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

2004-2008

  • Development of photocatalytic cement-based materials
  • Development of advanced cement and concrete additives based on thermally activated kaolin
  • Investigation of strength development of Mg-oxychloride and Mg-phosphate binders
  • Update of computer program for packing of large arrays (up to 10 millions) of spheres
  • Computer modeling of dense Apollonian packings of particulate materials using genetic algorithm
  • Development of lightweight fireproofing wall system
  • Industrial trials high performance cement technology

2003

  • Investigation of microstructure development of high performance cement pastes
  • Investigation of microstructure of ECO cement incorporating large volumes of waste glass
  • Investigation of strength development of high-performance cement based mortars with granulated blast furnace slag
  • Development and technological evaluation of advanced cement and concrete additives based on thermally activated kaolin
  • Development of a new product based on thermally activated kaolin for plant protection
  • Investigation of strength development of high performance cement based mortars
  • Computer modeling of “real” packings of particulate materials
  • Development of research and educational construction materials lab

2002

  • Development of computer program for packing of “real” particulate systems
  • Development of computer program for optimal proportioning of aggregates
  • Analysis of Turkish kaolinite for their applicability in cement industry
  • Development of ECO cement incorporating large volumes of waste glass
  • Development of architectural concrete technology for precast application
  • Computer modeling of dense packings of particulate materials
  • Development of computer program for packing of large arrays (up to 5 millions) of spheres

2001

  • Design of earthquake resistant “model” residential house composed of reinforced concrete and steel
  • Utilization of chromium containing waste in ceramic and geopolymers
  • Development of energy absorbing earthquake resistant precast wall panel
  • Development of ECO cement incorporating large volumes of waste boron gypsum
  • Development of ECO cement incorporating large volumes of limestone filler
  • Investigation of setting time and strength development of cements containing waste gypsum as set regulating admixture
  • Selection of raw materials/admixtures and design of composition of cement based dry mortars and plasters

2000

  • Development of energy absorbing earthquake resistant precast wall panel
  • Investigation of chromium leaching from mortars containing waste sludge
  • Utilization of chromium containing waste in cement and concrete
  • Feasibility study on complex admixture manufacturing process
  • Improvement of earthquake resistance of precast structure of sport facility
  • Development of lightweight concrete based on Styrofoam aggregates
  • Development of footings design module combining Excel and Auto CAD

1999

  • Development and application of double wall panel, project – winner of Turkish Technology Development Foundation (TTGV) competition
  • Industrial trials on production of double wall panel
  • Industrial trials on utilization of waste concrete and cement sludge
  • Optimization of technology of paving stones
  • Laboratory research on compatibility of chemical admixtures
  • Feasibility study on production of decorative concrete tiles
  • Design of polymer concrete for repair of reinforced concrete poles

1998

  • Development of computer program for design of reinforced concrete poles
  • Design, manufacturing and application of precast concrete retaining wall system
  • Development and application of energy saving system for precast concrete heat treatment
  • Development and application of architectural precast concrete
  • Development of light weight aggregate based “no-fines” concrete
  • Research for utilization of waste concrete and cement sludge
  • Development of computer program for aggregates packing
  • Feasibility study on application of high performance cement technology

1997

  • Computer based design and optimization of concrete mixtures
  • Laboratory investigation of the performance of chemical admixtures in ready mixed concrete
  • Laboratory investigation on high performance cement
  • Laboratory investigation on gas- and foam- concrete with reduced unit weight
  • Semi – Industrial trials of complex admixture and high performance cement technology
  • Application of computer program for optimal proportioning of aggregates
  • Research on the plasticizer’s effect on rheology of cement paste, slump and strength of concrete
  • Laboratory tests of high performance and sulfate resistant cements
  • Field tests of high performance cement’s resistance to chemical attack for application in chemical industry
  • Selection of raw materials/admixtures and optimization of composition of gypsum plasters
  • Investigation of strength development of gypsum plasters

1996

  • Investigation of high performance and high volume fly ash/slag cement
  • Development of mixture proportioning method of high- strength light- weight aggregate concrete
  • Research of workability, plastic shrinkage and strength of high- strength light- weight aggregate mortars and concrete
  • Application of high performance cement for anchoring of reinforcement for retrofit of damaged structures
  • Computer modeling of high- strength natural light weight aggregate mortars and concrete
  • Optimization of high performance cement for high thermal (up to 700 0C) and acid resistance (30%- HCl)
  • Optimization of composition and investigation of strength development of high performance cement
  • Feasibility study on reconstruction of ready mix concrete plant
  • Utilizing of fly ash in cement: environmental assessment of the project
  • Industrial trials and application of high performance concrete

1995

  • Investigation of strength of high performance cement based mortars
  • Development of admixture for water proofing and strengthening of industrial floors
  • Development of materials with low thermal expansion for machine-tool applications
  • Development and trials of technology of decorative tiles
  • Development and trials of architectural concrete for bas-reliefs and sculptures
  • Development of high strength cement- based materials
  • Development of a technology of mechano-activated cement (MAC)
  • Design of equipment for production of high performance cement, dry mortars and concrete
  • Laboratory trials of high strength cement
  • Laboratory trials of utilization of alum process waste
  • Feasibility study on production of high volume fly ash cement

1994

  • Development of a technologies of finely ground powder materials: pigments, fillers, limestone, ferromagnetic, industrial waste, polymers
  • Investigation of rheological behavior of cement paste modified by polymers
  • Development of polymer modified cement based materials with high tensile strength
  • Development of a new technology of materials with low thermal expansion and high thermal resistance
  • Feasibility study on reconstruction of cement plant
  • Industrial trials of cement kiln heat exchanger
  • Laboratory trials of high strength cement, high volume sand cement and waste gypsum based cement
  • Laboratory trials of high strength cement and high volume fly ash cement

1993

  • Industrial trials and application of concrete with low cement factor
  • Development of the technology of high- performance concrete with enhanced workability
  • State Research Program PROGRESS IN CONSTRUCTION – 2000
  • Development and application of computer based method for experiment planning
  • Development of complex admixtures for application in shotcrete
  • Utilization of leather treatment waste and electrolyte waste in concrete
  • Utilization of waste of rubber catalyst in cement and concrete
  • Development of the technology of color/decorative tiles
  • Development of the technology of densification of silica fume
  • Development of high performance concrete for application in oil/petrol tanks
  • Development of architectural concrete for restoration projects

1987-1992

  • Development of high performance concrete with high volumes of fly ash or slag
  • Complex evaluation of rheology and strength of cement systems by computer modeling
  • Development of computer models/method of high strength concrete mixture proportioning
  • Investigation of the effect of the superplasticizer type on strength of mortars,
  • Development of abrasion resistant high strength materials