Table 1 Composition ratios and thermophysical properties of PV0–PV4 bricks16.

From: Comprehensive 4E performance assessment of novel porous clay bricks across new climate zones of Türkİye

Code

Description

Mix ratio (% Clay–Pumice–Vermiculite)

ρapp (kg/m3)

ρ (kg/m3)

cp. (J/kg K)

k (W/m K)

PV0

Reference brick

100-0-0

2634.31

1930.57

840

1.041

PV1

Light additive

85-10-5

2519.07

1789.64

854

0.816

PV2

Moderate additive

75-20-5

2358.43

1619.75

860

0.648

PV3

High additive

65-30-5

2248.43

1449.86

866

0.521

PV4

Innovative brick

55-40-5

2119.22

1310.86

872

0.439

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