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Effect of volcanic tuff on the characteristics of cement mortar
This article examines how Jordanian volcanic tuff aggregates affect the characteristics of cement mortar. Five mortar mixes were prepared by replacing normal aggregate (standard sand) with volcanic tuff aggregate in ratios of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% (M1–M5, respectively). Compressive strength, flexural strength and unit weight were tested at mortar ages of 3, 7, 28 and 56 days. The results revealed improved compressive and flexural strength, which were maximal for M3. Unit weight decreased as the ratio of volcanic tuff increased. Based on these results, adding Jordanian volcanic tuff in the appropriate ratio will improve these mortar characteristics.
Effect of volcanic tuff on the characteristics of cement mortar
This article examines how Jordanian volcanic tuff aggregates affect the characteristics of cement mortar. Five mortar mixes were prepared by replacing normal aggregate (standard sand) with volcanic tuff aggregate in ratios of 0, 25, 50, 75 and 100% (M1–M5, respectively). Compressive strength, flexural strength and unit weight were tested at mortar ages of 3, 7, 28 and 56 days. The results revealed improved compressive and flexural strength, which were maximal for M3. Unit weight decreased as the ratio of volcanic tuff increased. Based on these results, adding Jordanian volcanic tuff in the appropriate ratio will improve these mortar characteristics.
Effect of volcanic tuff on the characteristics of cement mortar
Al-Zboon, Kamel K. (author) / Al-Zou’by, Jehad (author)
European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering ; 20 ; 520-531
2016-05-27
12 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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