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Potential for Selected Kenyan Clay in Production of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement

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The potential for calcined clay, and in particular Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3), to be used in concrete in Kenya was examined in this study. Locations of clay sources and existing mining infrastructure were examined for potential development. Potential sources of clay were obtained and characterized for kaolinite content and reactivity. Results showed that there is significant potential for development and use of calcined clays in Kenya. Product development issues going forward in Kenya is also discussed.

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This research was financially supported by Meru University of Science and Technology internal research fund.

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  1. Department of Physical Sciences, Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru, Kenya

    Joseph Mwiti Marangu

  2. Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

    Kyle Riding & Anfal Alaibani

  3. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA

    Abla Zayed

  4. Department of Chemistry, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya

    Joseph Karanja Thiong’o

  5. Department of Physical Sciences, University of Embu, Embu, Kenya

    Jackson Muthengia Wachira

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Marangu, J.M., Riding, K., Alaibani, A., Zayed, A., Thiong’o, J.K., Wachira, J.M. (2020). Potential for Selected Kenyan Clay in Production of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement. In: Bishnoi, S. (eds) Calcined Clays for Sustainable Concrete. RILEM Bookseries, vol 25. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2806-4_3

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