Production of more durable and sustainable concretes using volcanic scoria as cement replacement

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https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2017.00716

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Pozzolane, Blended cement, Mechanical properties, Durability, SEM

Abstract


The objective of the study is to investigate strength and durability-related properties of volcanic scoria-based cements. Compressive and tensile strength development of mortars and concretes containing volcanic scoria with replacement levels ranging from 10 to 35% was investigated. Water permeability, chloride penetrability and porosity of concretes cured for 2, 7, 28, 90 and 180 days were also examined. Results revealed that volcanic scoria could be suitable for making blended cements. The strength of mortar/concrete containing volcanic scoria was lower than that of plain cement mortar/concrete at all ages. However, at 90 day curing, the strengths of volcanic scoria-based mortars/concretes were comparable to those of plain cement. In addition, water permeability, chloride penetrability and porosity of scoria-based concretes were much lower than those of plain concrete. Further, the results were statistically analysed and estimation equations have been developed to predict the studied properties. SEM/EDX analysis was employed, as well.

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2017-06-30

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al-Swaidani, A. M. (2017). Production of more durable and sustainable concretes using volcanic scoria as cement replacement. Materiales De Construcción, 67(326), e118. https://doi.org/10.3989/mc.2017.00716

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