Asadi, I.; Jacobsen, S.; Baghban, M.H.; Maghfouri, M.; Hashemi, M. Reviewing the Potential of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Pavements for Anti-Freezing Capabilities and Urban Heat Island Mitigation. Buildings2023, 13, 3072.
Asadi, I.; Jacobsen, S.; Baghban, M.H.; Maghfouri, M.; Hashemi, M. Reviewing the Potential of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Pavements for Anti-Freezing Capabilities and Urban Heat Island Mitigation. Buildings 2023, 13, 3072.
Asadi, I.; Jacobsen, S.; Baghban, M.H.; Maghfouri, M.; Hashemi, M. Reviewing the Potential of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Pavements for Anti-Freezing Capabilities and Urban Heat Island Mitigation. Buildings2023, 13, 3072.
Asadi, I.; Jacobsen, S.; Baghban, M.H.; Maghfouri, M.; Hashemi, M. Reviewing the Potential of Phase Change Materials in Concrete Pavements for Anti-Freezing Capabilities and Urban Heat Island Mitigation. Buildings 2023, 13, 3072.
Abstract
The study presents an overview of how phase change materials (PCMs) can enhance the freeze-thaw resistance of concrete pavement and mitigate urban heat island (UHI) effects. It discusses various types of PCMs and methods for incorporating them into concrete pavement, along with the mechanical properties of concrete pavement and its compressive strength when using different PCMs. Also, a Python script was used to simulate the effect of PCMs on the surface temperature of concrete pavement in different cold regions. Previous research suggests that porous aggregates, microencapsulation, and pipelines containing liquid PCM are the most common methods for incorporating PCMs into concrete pavement. The researchers reported that using PCMs in concrete pavement results in beneficial thermal properties, indicating that PCM concrete pavement has the potential for anti-freezing and UHI applications. Additionally, this study's simulation results suggest that local climate conditions should guide the selection of PCM materials.
Keywords
PCM; Concrete; Pavement; UHI
Subject
Engineering, Civil Engineering
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