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Properties of Sustainable Self-Compacting Mortar Incorporating Limestone Filler

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Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021 (CSCE 2021)

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Limestone filler (LF) is a natural material produced from grinding calcitic-limestone rocks in fine powder. The LF usage in the self-compacting mortar (SCM) can lower its cost and resolve the LF disposal problem. Hence, This research’s primary purpose is to optimize limestone filler content in the SCM to maximize the SCM sustainability level without compromising its properties. Limestone filler was used as a partial replacement of cement with percentages up to 15%. The fresh, hardened properties and hydration kinetics of self-compacting mortar were evaluated. Results show LF content improved early strength and hydration. Increasing LF content can reduce the adverse effect on the mechanical properties due to cement dilution.

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  1. Department of Building, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada

    O. Abdel Rahman & A. Soliman

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  1. 200 UNIVERSITY AVE W, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada

    Scott Walbridge

  2. Environmental Engineering, Building, Concordia University, Civil, Montreal, QC, Canada

    Mazdak Nik-Bakht

  3. University of Regina, REGINA, SK, Canada

    Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng

  4. Matrix Solutions Calgary, CALGARY, AB, Canada

    Manas Shome

  5. OKANAGAN CAMPUS, University of British Columbia, KELOWNA, BC, Canada

    M. Shahria Alam

  6. THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO, ONTARIO, ON, Canada

    Ashraf el Damatty

  7. OKANAGAN CAMPUS, University of British Columbia, KELOWNA, BC, Canada

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Rahman, O.A., Soliman, A. (2023). Properties of Sustainable Self-Compacting Mortar Incorporating Limestone Filler. In: Walbridge, S., et al. Proceedings of the Canadian Society of Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2021 . CSCE 2021. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 248. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1004-3_47

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