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Optimization of Quaternary Blended Cement for Eco-Sustainable Concrete Mixes Using Response Surface Methodology

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The substantial amount of CO2 emissions associated with the production of cement leads to an arising requisite for blending the cement with supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). This study targets the production of a quaternary blended cement that exhibits the highest performance in terms of sustainability, mechanical and durability characteristics. Fly ash, glass powder and nanosilica of up to 30, 15 and 3%, respectively, were used in this study as SCMs. Dosages of the various SCMs used were optimized to maximize the 28th-day compressive strength and minimize chloride ion penetration, while minimizing the cement content using the response surface method. The ANOVA analysis showed high significance of the nanosilica and glass powder contents in determining the compressive strength, whereas fly ash content presumed insignificant effect on it. Fly ash, nanosilica and glass powder contents have been demonstrated significant in their effects on the resistance against chloride ions penetration. An optimal mixture containing 20% fly ash, 1.9% nanosilica and 15% glass powder as partial replacements of cement was found to have a sustainable concrete with the lowest cement content, 46.56 MPa of compressive strength and 688.98-C total chloride ion passing at 28-day age.

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Harith, I.K. Optimization of Quaternary Blended Cement for Eco-Sustainable Concrete Mixes Using Response Surface Methodology. Arab J Sci Eng 48, 14079–14094 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-023-08071-6

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