Abstract:A perennial plant Miscanthus x giganteus has found its habitat and multiple
applications in Europe, despite the fact that it originates from Asia. This
study presents the potential use of this plant in new lightweight concrete
materials so-called bio-concretes. The above-ground part of the plant was
harvested, dried, crushed, and mixed with binders in different proportions.
After casting and drying, the samples were characterized physical and
mechanical properties. The results have shown that… Show more
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