Abstract
The aim of our research project was to develop
well-functioning floor surface materials for use in
animal houses. Materials for a field test were chosen
according to the results of laboratory studies with the
exception of one material, silane-impregnated concrete.
The other materials selected were epoxy, polyurethane and
acrylic coatings for floorings and feeding tables and
polyester coating for feeding tables only. Two materials
not included in the laboratory tests were also tested.
Traditional concrete was used as reference. Topography,
colour and gloss of the test materials were evaluated.
According to the topography measurements no significant
differences between the changes in surface roughness of
test materials were observed. The results of colour and
gloss measurements varied considerably, but in general
coating decreased the changes of colour and gloss of the
surface materials. The field study provided practical
information about the behaviour of the surface materials
examined in use conditions in animal houses.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Agricultural and biosystems engineering for a sustainable world |
| Subtitle of host publication | AgEng2008, International Conference on Agricultural Engineering |
| Publication status | Published - 2008 |
| MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
| Event | Agricultural and biosystems engineering for a sustainable world : AgEng2008, International Conference on Agricultural Engineering - Hersonissos, Crete, Greece Duration: 23 Jun 2008 → 25 Jun 2008 |
Conference
| Conference | Agricultural and biosystems engineering for a sustainable world : AgEng2008, International Conference on Agricultural Engineering |
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| Abbreviated title | AgEng 2008 |
| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Hersonissos, Crete |
| Period | 23/06/08 → 25/06/08 |
Keywords
- floor materials
- animal house
- durability
- colour
- gloss
- topography