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Flexural response and durability aspects of ECC containing stone slurry powder

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Depletion of natural resources and generation of solid wastes has become worldwide problem. The present investigation emphasizes the potential use of stone slurry powder in engineered cementitious composite. In this study, silica sand (SS), locally available fine river sand (FS), was used as fine aggregate and SSP was used as partial replacement of SS and FS by 25% and 50% for each type of sand. The performance of various mixes was evaluated by assessing the flexural, electrical resistivity, air permeability and sorptivity characteristics. To assess the microstructural properties of cement matrix, material characterization was also done. The findings demonstrate that utilization of SSP as SS and FS replacement in ECC increased the flexural strength, mid-span deflection and electrical resistivity and also showed positive results by decreasing air permeability and sorptivity. From this study, it is concluded that the use of SSP as SS and FS subrogation promotes the unique characteristics of ECC and also can be applied in harsh environmental conditions.

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The authors feel obliged to the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, for the financial assistance for research work.

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    Maninder Singh, Babita Saini & H. D. Chalak

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Singh, M., Saini, B. & Chalak, H.D. Flexural response and durability aspects of ECC containing stone slurry powder. Asian J Civ Eng 22, 369–379 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42107-020-00319-y

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