Free Literature Review On Timbercrete

Timbercrete is one of the materials that are going to be more and more widespread in the future, as they definitely belong to the groups of sustainable ones. It means that it is environmentally friendly, has very high quality and can be effectively used for reaching different purposes (Smith et al., 2012). In addition, it can be used as a component of a variety of building components, such as panels, blocks, bricks, etc. And in every case, the material shows itself as comprehensive and beneficial to the environment and its end users.
There are several specific features that make timbercrete stand out from the other materials (Brostow, Datashvili and Miller, 2010). First of all, it contains much lower energy embodied. In addition, it is the only existing product trapping carbon, which in other cases would be released into atmosphere. Timbercrete also has enhanced engineering qualities and superior thermal mass, which is the ability of the material to contain the thermal energy, further releasing it slowly (Sjunnesson, 2005).
Timbercrete is light in weight and possesses unique workability properties. As for the fire rating, it is the highest possible and even outperforms concrete, timber, steel and clay. Timbercrete was invented in Australia and is patented on the international level and is already widely used around the whole world (McDonough and Braungart, 2002). To make it, there is used a blend of timber waste (cellulose), sand, cement, binders and several other components.
The lower energy embodied in the material is reached as to manufacture this material, there is a decreased amount of energy required (Stefanakis, 1999). Furthermore, in its production, there is applied such a deliberate strategy of establishing centers for its creation that the average time to reach the raw materials is considerably reduced as well. To deliver the finished product, there is also a decreased amount of energy used.

Reference List

Brostow, W., Datashvili, T., and Miller, H., 2010. Wood and wood derived materials. Journal of Materials Education, 32(3), p.125.
McDonough, W. and Braungart, M., 2002. Cradle to cradle remaking the way we make things. New York, North Point Press.
Sjunnesson, J., 2005. Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete. Lund University
Smith, G. B., Aguilar, J. L. C., Gentle, A. R., and Chen, D., 2012. Multi-parameter sensitivity analysis: A design methodology applied to energy efficiency in temperate climate houses. Energy and Buildings, 55, pp.668-673.
Stefanakis, M. I., 1999. The Introduction of Coinage in Crete and the Beginning of Local Minting. From Minoan Farmers to Roman Traders: Sidelights on the Economy of Ancient Crete, 29, p.247.