Abstract
Portland Composite Cement (PCC) has so far been the most used binding material worldwide. However, it is also one of the significant sources of carbon dioxide emitters leading to global warming. It is, therefore, of utmost importance nowadays in developing nations that a sustainable cementitious material is developed. Volcanic ash (VA) is the debris found after volcanic eruptions. VA shows pozzolanic properties upon reacting with calcium hydroxide, which is given off during cement hydration. This paper represents the effect of VA on the physical and mechanical properties of mortar. VA is used to replace PCC by 5, 10, 15 and 20% by weight. The results of the mechanical properties are represented in terms of compressive strength, whereas the physical properties are illustrated through its specific gravity, fineness, setting time and consistency. This study shows that the compressive strength of the hardened mortar increases as the replacement is increased up to 15% by weight and then decreases as the replacement with VA is greater. Lastly, this study suggests the potential of VA as a partial substitute for cement to fabricate green concrete structures.
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This research project is undertaken at the Concrete Lab of Civil Engineering Department, Military Institute of Science & Technology (MIST), Dhaka, Bangladesh. The authors would like to acknowledge the start-up fund provided by MIST and laboratory technicians of Concrete Lab, who helped during the experimental program.
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Shahjalal, M., Rahman, J., Haque, A.F., Habib, L., Jalal, K.B., Rahman, M.M. (2022). Effect of Partial Replacement of Cement with Volcanic Ash on Mechanical Behaviour of Mortar. In: Belayutham, S., Che Ibrahim, C.K.I., Alisibramulisi, A., Mansor, H., Billah, M. (eds) Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering Structures and Construction Materials. SCESCM 2020. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 215. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7924-7_3
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