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Construction material
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) concrete (also known as EPScrete, EPS concrete or lightweight concrete) is a form of concrete known for its light weight made
Expanded_polystyrene_concrete
Polymer resin widely used in packaging
Polystyrene (PS) /ˌpɒliˈstaɪriːn/ is a synthetic polymer made from monomers of the aromatic hydrocarbon styrene. Polystyrene can be solid or foamed. General-purpose
Polystyrene
Construction material
contrast, cast-in-place concrete is poured into site-specific forms and cured on site. Recently, lightweight expanded polystyrene foam is being used as
Precast_concrete
Construction material
is resting. Most common material for insulated concrete forms is either expanded or extruded polystyrene. Polyurethane (including soy-based foam) are also
Insulating_concrete_form
Standard-sized block used in construction
such as wind load and seismic forces. Cores may also be filled with expanded-polystyrene (EPS) block foam insulation, substantially increasing the R-value
Concrete_block
Flat, horizontal concrete element of modern buildings
heat. In modern construction, concrete slabs are usually cast above a layer of insulation such as expanded polystyrene, and the slab may contain underfloor
Concrete_slab
Type of concrete
early 1960s lead to the realization of the first samples of polystyrene based light concrete products, where the aggregates (rocks and sand mostly) had
Waste_light_concrete
American company producing construction materials
that manufactures prefabricated panels of steel mesh and polystyrene, which are covered by concrete on-site. With these alternative construction materials
Vero_Building_Systems
Measure of how well an object, per unit of area, resists conductive flow of heat
materials include aerated concrete blocks, hollow expanded polystyrene blocks, straw bales and rendered extruded polystyrene sheets." In Germany, after
R-value_(insulation)
Damp proofing material in sheet form
Semi-impermeable (0.1-1 US perm, or 5.7-57 SI perm) – such as unfaced expanded or extruded polystyrene, OSB, fiber-faced isocyanurate, 30 pound asphalt-impregnated
Vapor_barrier
concrete - Equivalent Concrete Performance Concept - Erosion control - Eternit - Excavator - Expanded clay aggregate - Expanded polystyrene concrete -
Index of construction articles
Index_of_construction_articles
Coarse to fine grain rock materials used in concrete
99.9% recycled polystyrene. This polystyrene, otherwise destined for a landfill, is gathered, melted, mixed, reformulated and expanded to create low density
Construction_aggregate
bridging. Where rigid panels are most often used: Some, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) "beadboard", are suitable for ground contact and are used against
Rigid_panel
Ice and water shield Gyspum Roof Boards Concrete Roof Boards Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Polyisocyanurate (ISO) Wood Fiber Insulation
List of commercially available roofing materials
List_of_commercially_available_roofing_materials
Form of sandwich panel used as a building material
strand board (OSB), and the core can either be expanded polystyrene foam (EPS), extruded polystyrene foam (XPS), polyisocyanurate foam, polyurethane
Structural_insulated_panel
a panel building system which uses a 4 to 12-inch-thick core of expanded polystyrene sandwiched between two sheets of cellulose fiber-reinforced cement
ThermaSAVE
Thermoplastic polymer
translucent when uncolored but is not as readily made transparent as polystyrene, acrylic, or certain other plastics. It is often opaque or colored using
Polypropylene
Construction material
intervention". M4L led to the UK's first self-healing concrete trials. In 2017 the project expanded into a consortium led by the universities of Cardiff
Living_building_material
Type of floor drain
making the form. Rather than wood, the forms are made of lightweight expanded polystyrene (EPS) or cardboard. The forms attach to a prefabricated frame and
Trench_drain
Chilean sculptor
creates molds from expanded polystyrene, commonly referred to as "plumavit" or "aislapol" in Chile, into which he later pours the concrete mixture. Conjunto
Federico_Assler
Residential in Suffolk, United Kingdom
visible from the town centre, and is constructed out of concrete, cladded with white polystyrene tiles with splashes of colour to create a landmark of Ipswich
The_Mill_(building)
Stress intensity factor at which a crack's propagation increases drastically
Silicon carbide 3–5 Soda-lime glass 0.7–0.8 Concrete 0.2–1.4 Polymer Polymethyl methacrylate 0.7–1.60 Polystyrene 0.7–1.1 Composite Mullite-fibre composite
Fracture_toughness
British sculptor and stained-glass artist (1914–2000)
using the lost-polystyrene method, a casting process recognisable by the texture of the metal, as the pitted nature of the expanded polystyrene remains visible
Frank_Roper_(artist)
Residential tower block in Bristol, England
which used low-quality lithium-ion batteries. Though the building's expanded polystyrene external cladding did not ignite, it was identified as a contributing
Twinnell_House
tensioned, rebar or Fiber reinforced concrete slab, usually 4 to 8 inches thick between the ribs. Sometimes, expanded polystyrene blocks are used instead of plastic
Waffle_slab_foundation
Rendering an object resistant to fire
bubbles that displace solids, thus reducing the bulk density. Lightweight polystyrene beads may be mixed into the plasters at the factory in an effort to reduce
Fireproofing
Shooting range safety feature
shock-attenuating concrete (SACON) or other proprietary materials may be used. SACON is a fiber-reinforced concrete substituting expanded polystyrene beads for
Bullet_trap
Northern Irish business group
manufacture and supply of cement and concrete products including, rooftiles, prestress flooring, Quinn-lite blocks, polystyrene insulation products, tarmac and
Mannok
Non-load bearing building cladding
EIFS. PB EIFS is the most common type in North America. It uses expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation adhered to the wall substrate. Fiberglass reinforcing
Exterior insulation finishing system
Exterior_insulation_finishing_system
Material of a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic solids
polypropylene A polypropylene chair Stools made of HDPE Expanded polystyrene foam ("Thermocol") Extruded polystyrene foam ("Styrofoam") Thermocol take-away food container
Plastic
Energy conservation measure for buildings
and decorative exterior cladding procedure involving the use of expanded polystyrene, mineral wool, polyurethane foam or phenolic foam, topped off with
External_wall_insulation
Mortar mix of sand and cement for wall application
coatings. The newer technology polymer exterior cladding such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) can have these acrylic modified renders applied to them with
Cement_render
Extruded expanded polystyrene (XPS) low-density 2.54 1 0.63–0.82 3.6–4.7 25–32 Icynene loose-fill (pour-fill) 2.54 1 0.70 4 28 Molded expanded polystyrene (EPS)
List_of_insulation_materials
Spherical particle larger than nano particles but smaller than sand particles
they are constructed of and what size they are. Polyethylene, polystyrene and expandable microspheres are the most common types of polymer microspheres
Microparticle
Insulation material
value per sq ft the price is about the same. Polystyrene (expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extruded polystyrene (XPS)) Closed-cell polyurethane White or yellow
Building_insulation_material
Processes which convert waste plastic into new items
recovered materials. PET and HDPE have the highest recycling rates, whereas polystyrene and polyurethane are rarely recycled. One of the reasons for low levels
Plastic_recycling
Hydrous phyllosilicate mineral
and other aggregates such as expanded shale, clay, and slate or sodium silicate to produce refractory/insulation concretes and mortars. In the early days
Vermiculite
2025 apartment fire in Tai Po, Hong Kong
safety netting covering the lower floors was ignited. Flammable expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) boards covering the windows acted as potential accelerants
Wang_Fuk_Court_fire
Line of concrete construction products
insulating concrete forms (ICF), thereby providing a fire-rated green alternative to gypsum drywall over ICF. When applied over an expanded polystyrene (EPS)
GigaCrete
Research of materials
widespread use include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polystyrene, nylons, polyesters, acrylics, polyurethanes, and polycarbonates. Rubbers
Materials_science
Spherical shell structure based on a geodesic polyhedron
patent for a dome construction technique involving polystyrene triangles laminated to reinforced concrete on the outside, and wallboard on the inside was
Geodesic_dome
Extremely small fragments of plastic
production, importation, marketing and use, of polyethylene bags and expanded polystyrene objects for foodstuffs. However, 14 Caribbean countries (more than
Microplastics
Growing plants without soil using nutrients in water
possibly altering the pH and requiring extra cleaning before reuse. Polystyrene packing peanuts are inexpensive, readily available, and have excellent
Hydroponics
Thermoforming of plastic material
thermoforming, where a sheet of plastic in various forms of high-impact polystyrene sheet (HIPS) for low impact products, or ABS for bathroom shower trays
Vacuum_forming
Code identifying material, for recycling
carry-out beverage cups, microwavable food containers, DVD keep cases 6 PS Polystyrene Toys, video cassettes, ashtrays, trunks, beverage/food coolers, beer
Recycling_codes
State of matter
atoms. These solids are known as amorphous solids; examples include polystyrene and glass. Whether a solid is crystalline or amorphous depends on the
Solid
Physical model of an aircraft for display, research, or amusement
injection-molded polystyrene or resin. Flying models range from simple toy gliders made of sheets of paper, balsa, card stock or foam polystyrene to powered
Model_aircraft
Material made from a combination of two or more unlike substances
filler material (particulates or fibres) giving substance, e.g.: Concrete, reinforced concrete and masonry with cement, lime or mortar (which is itself a composite
Composite_material
American disposable tableware manufacturer
blue as well, but red sold best. The cups are made of thick, molded polystyrene. They are known for being able to withstand drops, easily stackable,
Solo_Cup_Company
Fatal Massachusetts abandoned building fire (1999)
many ceilings were covered with insulating layers of cork, tar, expanded polystyrene foam, and spray-applicated polyurethane foam. There were no fire
Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. fire
Worcester_Cold_Storage_and_Warehouse_Co._fire
Building method that uses bales of straw
walls provide significant thermal inertia. Liuzzi et al. compared expanded polystyrene (EPS), straw fibre, and olive fibre in a hygrothermal simulation
Straw-bale_construction
Measure of the electric polarizability of a dielectric, compared with that of a vacuum
associated with the dispersion of ε′ [the real-valued permittivity]". Expanding the angular frequency ω = 2πc / λ and the electric constant ε0 = 1 / μ0c2
Relative_permittivity
highest and lowest test scores) "Thermal Insulation Properties of Expanded Polystyrene as Construction and Insulating Materials" (PDF). Demirel University
List of thermal conductivities
List_of_thermal_conductivities
German chemical company
product range. BASF developed Polystyrene in the 1930s and invented Styropor in 1951. In the 1960s, production abroad was expanded and plants were built in
BASF
Tomb under construction near Acre, Israel
welding on the dome ignited scaffolding and expanded polystyrene (EPS) forms being used to mold poured concrete. Firefighters brought the blaze under control;
Shrine_of_ʻAbdu'l-Bahá
Method of waste management in Australia
timber. The Australia Packaging Covenant reports that only 29.7% of expanded polystyrene used for packaging is recycled. Preventing this rate from being higher
Recycling_in_Australia
Safety helmet used by motorcycle riders
the World Health Organization in 2016. Motorcycle helmets consist of a polystyrene foam inner shell that absorbs the shock of an impact, and a protective
Motorcycle_helmet
Organic compounds of the form R–O–O–R′
alkylperoxy monocarbonates are used in production of polystyrene, expanded polystyrene, and High Impact Polystyrene, and benzoyl peroxide is utilized for many acrylate
Organic_peroxides
House partially or entirely surrounded by earth
used in earth shelter construction. The first is close-celled extruded polystyrene sheets. Two to three inches glued to the outside of the waterproofing
Earth_shelter
Sum of all the energy required to produce any goods or services
Treloar, G.J. (February 2002). "Embodied energy in buildings: wood versus concrete-reply to Börjesson and Gustavsson". Energy Policy. 30 (3): 249–255. Bibcode:2002EnPol
Embodied_energy
Permitting Regulations EPRN Electronic Packaging Waste Recovery Notes EPS Expanded Polystyrene ERFO European Recovered Fuels Organisation ERI Energy Recovery Incineration
List of waste management acronyms
List_of_waste_management_acronyms
Research center at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
the barrier. The closed-cell, polystyrene foam was used to partially fill the thirty-inch gap between the existing concrete wall and the steel face of the
Midwest Roadside Safety Facility
Midwest_Roadside_Safety_Facility
Petrochemical complex in Grangemouth, Scotland
Other joint ventures were initiated due to the increased demand for polystyrene plastic, resulting in a styrene monomer plant commissioned 1953 for Forth
Ineos_Grangemouth
American businessman and philanthropist (1937–2018)
when an Arab oil embargo cut off supplies of polystyrene, used to make expandable/expanded polystyrene (or EPS). In 1974, Huntsman Container Corporation
Jon_Huntsman_Sr.
Form of central heating and cooling
evaluated. Suitable underslab insulation such as rigid extruded or expanded polystyrene is required by Model National Energy Codes. Heat losses at the exterior
Underfloor_heating
Romanian Orthodox cathedral in Bucharest, Romania
like a piston in a cylinder. An 8-centimeter insulation layer of expanded polystyrene is situated around the foundation, between the lead tank and the
National_Cathedral_of_Romania
Part of Edinburgh University, Scotland
of staff at Moray House. The wall was cast in reinforced concrete into expanded polystyrene moulds. The sculpture was created in a continuous twenty-nine-hour
Moray House School of Education and Sport
Moray_House_School_of_Education_and_Sport
Glider built by British prisoners of war
glider are in the collection of the Imperial War Museum. A flyable expanded polystyrene model of the glider was produced by the model kit manufacturer Airfix
Colditz_Cock
Cup mostly made of paper or card
Paper cups may consume more non-renewable resources than cups made of polystyrene foam (whose only significant effluent is pentane). A life cycle inventory
Paper_cup
Ability to easily ignite in air at ambient temperatures
firewalls must be made of concrete. DIN4102 A1 noncombustible rockwool DIN4102 A2 gypsum fireproofing plaster leavened with polystyrene beads DIN 4102 B1 (difficult
Combustibility and flammability
Combustibility_and_flammability
Exterior cladding on building walls
improvement over vinyl siding, insulated siding is custom fit with expanded polystyrene foam (EPS) that is fused to the back of the siding, which fills the
Siding_(construction)
Industry (branch), which is engaged in the manufacturing of chemical products
polyethylene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene and polycarbonate comprise about 80% of the industry's output worldwide
Chemical_industry
Heat-resistant and strong aromatic polyamide fiber
(2013-08-23). "Photodegradation and photostabilization of polymers, especially polystyrene: review". SpringerPlus. 2 398. doi:10.1186/2193-1801-2-398. ISSN 2193-1801
Kevlar
Material to reduce heat transfer in structures
employed to slow heat loss, such as: cellulose, glass wool, rock wool, polystyrene, polyurethane foam, vermiculite, perlite, wood fiber, plant fiber (cannabis
Building_insulation
Broad range of building and sculpture materials
mineral wool or glass fiber to add mechanical strength. Vermiculite, polystyrene beads, or chemical expansion agents are often added to decrease the density
Plaster
Man-made object used to attract ocean-going pelagic fish
or trolling. In modern times, kannizzati rafts are often made from polystyrene with attached palm fronds harvested from introduced Canary Island date
Fish_aggregating_device
Soft Shuttlecock Steel, aluminum, wood, fiber-reinforced plastic, expanded polystyrene and polyethylene foams, canvas, rope; painted with latex Nosecone
List of public art by Oldenburg and van Bruggen
List_of_public_art_by_Oldenburg_and_van_Bruggen
Belgian annual electronic dance music festival
as experts noted it was built from highly flammable materials like polystyrene and wood—making it vulnerable to fire even from a small spark, according
Tomorrowland_(festival)
Reversible transition in amorphous materials
constant pressure) than the corresponding crystal. Hard plastics like polystyrene and poly(methyl methacrylate) are used well below their glass transition
Glass_transition
Physical representation of an object
such as: This includes injection molded or extruded plastics such as polystyrene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), butyrate, and clear acrylic and
Scale_model
site, Norm and Steve discuss the new polystyrene insulating foundation forms Ken Lewis is installing; then the concrete is pumped over the house and into
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 11–20)
List_of_This_Old_House_episodes_(seasons_11–20)
October 21, 2003 3-04 30 Temporary metal fences Asphalt shingles Expanded polystyrene products Hard candies October 28, 2003 3-05 31 Horse-drawn carriages
List of How It's Made episodes
List_of_How_It's_Made_episodes
Ratio of stiffness to mass for a material
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Insulation SI and I-P Units for Selected Properties - Technical Bulletin" (PDF). "High Density Extruded Polystyrene Rigid Insulation"
Specific_modulus
Type of roof
insulation materials. In many PMR applications, rigid panels made of extruded polystyrene are used because of their durability and resistance to water absorption
Flat_roof
1961 film directed by Ishirō Honda
Mothra's silk was created from a form of liquid Styrofoam called "expanded Polystyrene". A small model and large model was built for the atomic ray cannon
Mothra_(film)
walking with a cane, but back on the job. Tom shows Steve an extruded polystyrene crown molding that is affixed only with joint compound, not nails. In
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 21–30)
List_of_This_Old_House_episodes_(seasons_21–30)
Outer non-structural walls of a building
development and widespread use of structural steel and later reinforced concrete allowed relatively small columns to support large loads. The exterior walls
Curtain_wall_(architecture)
Converting waste materials into new products
paper would be converted into new office paper, and used polystyrene foam into new polystyrene. Some types of materials, such as metal cans, can be remanufactured
Recycling
Fictional villain in Doctor Who
day during filming. The Angel costume consisted of a polyfoam skirt, polystyrene wings, vest, and head, and a foam latex face that had removable pieces
Weeping_Angel
Chemical manufacturing plant in Australia
condensed steam and return it to the boiler house. Continuous Polystyrene Expandable Polystyrene Fibreglass Resins In January 2007, Huntsman announced the
Huntsman_(chemical_plant)
barrels, drums, inflated air chambers such as pontoons, or extruded polystyrene blocks. raft ship Another name for a disposable ship. rail meat A term
Glossary of nautical terms (M–Z)
Glossary_of_nautical_terms_(M–Z)
and cedar shingles, the living room wall gets a layer of energy-saving polystyrene board, and the grounds get a facelift. 2–11 "The Newton House - 11" April 15
List of This Old House episodes (seasons 1–10)
List_of_This_Old_House_episodes_(seasons_1–10)
Transit system in Florida, United States
rare. The monorail beams, which are made of steel-reinforced concrete with a polystyrene core to lighten their weight, came by train from Washington state
Walt Disney World Monorail System
Walt_Disney_World_Monorail_System
Light boat that is paddled
foam surfboards and surfskis were carved from a single block of expanded polystyrene foam, strengthened with wooden stringers and covered with a thin
Surf_ski
Ring-shaped covering around a wheel's rim
hysteresis and thus offering good wet grip properties, with the properties of polystyrene, which is a glassy polymer (Tg = 100 °C) having low hysteresis and thus
Tire
City in British Columbia, Canada
meet reduction targets. As part of the plan, a ban on plastic straws, polystyrene food packaging and free shopping bags was to go into effect in mid-2019
Vancouver
Capacity of a material to conduct heat
obstruct heat conduction pathways. Examples of these include expanded and extruded polystyrene (popularly referred to as "styrofoam") and silica aerogel
Thermal conductivity and resistivity
Thermal_conductivity_and_resistivity
Household waste collection service
#3 PVC narrow-necked containers, #4 LDPE, #5 PP, #6 Polystyrene (but not expanded polystyrene), #7 other mixed resin plastics) Glass Copper Aluminium
Kerbside_collection
Process that eliminates all biological agents on an object or in a volume
is very difficult to remove). It also damages some plastics, such as polystyrene foam if exposed for prolonged periods of time. The safety of irradiation
Sterilization_(microbiology)
Farming of aquatic organisms
and location. The most frequently documented type of plastic is expanded polystyrene (EPS), used extensively in floats and sea cage collars (MEPC 2020)
Aquaculture
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