CONSTRUCTION and ARCHITECTURE IN AZERBAIJAN

Summary

Studies have shown that one of the main directions for reducing the amount of energy consumed by buildings is the use of lighter, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly wall materials in the construction of buildings and structures. In recent years, one such material that has been widely used in global construction practice is polystyrene concrete. The calculation and design of masonry structures made of polystyrene concrete blocks are not regulated by the current design standards in the Republic of Azerbaijan. In scientific studies conducted worldwide, the resistance of polystyrene concrete protective walls to seismic loads has not been sufficiently studied, and regulatory documents have mainly been developed for non-seismic zones. The territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan is located in a region of high seismic intensity. The article reviews the scientific research conducted worldwide on masonry structures, identifies the application areas of protective wall structures made of polystyrene concrete blocks and panels, defines the requirements for materials of protective walls made of polystyrene concrete, and investigates adhesive compositions for masonry using polystyrene concrete products. Methods for determining the physical and mechanical properties of blocks and mortar, their strength, and adhesion have been established; the compressive and tensile strength of the mortar and blocks, as well as the adhesion of the mortar to the blocks, have been determined. The use of protective wall structures made of polystyrene concrete blocks in buildings to be constructed in the liberated territories of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur, as well as in other regions of our country, can ensure the efficient organization of thermal protection of buildings, the use of green energy, and energy savings.