scholarly journals Tagabo Volcanic Ash as Cement Replacing Materials

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-39
Author(s):  
Mutasim A. Ahmedai ◽  
Salih A. M. Ahmed ◽  
Yousif H. Ahmed ◽  
El-Sharif M. Ibrahiem

This paper aims to assess the pozzolanic characteristics of the volcanic ash obtained from Jebal Tagabo (Tagabo Mountains) in western Sudan (North Darfur State) as potential Supplementary Cementitious Materials for use in blended cement and concrete. Four natural Pozzolanic materials samples have been obtained; the first is volcanic ash from the Garma region (TG1VA), the second from the Mabo region (TG2VA), the third from the Mawo region (TG3VA) and the last from the Daim Sanosi region (TG4VA). This study has investigated the chemical and physical characteristics of the samples and their pozzolanic activities with Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) at different substitution levels of cement by weights, which are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50%. And the results of chemical analysis show that all samples can be classified as Class N according to the American standard ASTM C618. The strength activity indices of the four samples at 20% level were found to be 75, 84, 89, and 83% respectively. These results indicate that the Jebal Tagabo Pozzolans are potential supplementary cementitious materials for use in blended cement.  

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 3467
Author(s):  
Ankit Kothari ◽  
Karin Habermehl-Cwirzen ◽  
Hans Hedlund ◽  
Andrzej Cwirzen

Most of the currently used concretes are based on ordinary Portland cement (OPC) which results in a high carbon dioxide footprint and thus has a negative environmental impact. Replacing OPCs, partially or fully by ecological binders, i.e., supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) or alternative binders, aims to decrease the carbon dioxide footprint. Both solutions introduced a number of technological problems, including their performance, when exposed to low, subfreezing temperatures during casting operations and the hardening stage. This review indicates that the present knowledge enables the production of OPC-based concretes at temperatures as low as −10 °C, without the need of any additional measures such as, e.g., heating. Conversely, composite cements containing SCMs or alkali-activated binders (AACs) showed mixed performances, ranging from inferior to superior in comparison with OPC. Most concretes based on composite cements require pre/post heat curing or only a short exposure to sub-zero temperatures. At the same time, certain alkali-activated systems performed very well even at −20 °C without the need for additional curing. Chemical admixtures developed for OPC do not always perform well in other binder systems. This review showed that there is only a limited knowledge on how chemical admixtures work in ecological concretes at low temperatures and how to accelerate the hydration rate of composite cements containing high amounts of SCMs or AACs, when these are cured at subfreezing temperatures.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2.12) ◽  
pp. 446
Author(s):  
L Krishnaraj ◽  
P T. Ravichandran ◽  
M V.A.Karthik ◽  
N Satheeshram Avudaiyappan ◽  
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The life of the concrete is strongly influenced by durability parameters. The permeability is one of the main characteristics influencing the durability of concrete. The concrete is more permeable due to the ingress of water, oxygen, chloride, sulphate, and other potential deleterious substances. The durability of concrete is mainly affected by pore structure system of concrete and addingthe supplementary cementitious materials (SCM), such as fly ash, slag cement, and silica fume can be decrease permeability. Crystalline technology enhances the strength of concrete by filling the poresand micro-cracks with non-dissolvable substances. To study the efficiency of crystalline formation in concrete in terms of more permeable should be guaranteed through a specific technique.The effectiveness of crystalline waterproofing system with partial replacement cement by GGBS is studiedin terms of strength and durability. The performance of the two different types of crystalline waterproofing integral admixtures has been studied for compressive strength, Split tensile strength, workability, water permeability, Rapid chloride permeability test and porosity in this paper.The early strength increased in GGBS with crystalline admixture concretes compare to the control concrete. No significant strength reduction is observed in GGBS concretes with crystalline admixture when replaced with 20% and 40% of cement than control concrete.  


Author(s):  
Olusola Emmanuel Babalola ◽  
Paul O. Awoyera

Supplementary cementitious materials are most needed to enhance a sustainable development in poor communities. It is pertinent to investigate the suitability of such alternative materials for construction. The present study evaluates the strength characteristics of concrete made with varied proportion of Cordia millenii ash blended with Portland cement. Chemical composition of Cordia millenii and the setting time when blended with cement was determined. Other laboratory tests performed on Cordia millenii blended cement include: sieve analysis and specific gravity. Five replacement percentages of Cordia millenii (5%, 10%, 15%, and 20%) were blended with cement in concrete. Control specimens were also produced with only cement. Tests to determine the workability, air entrained, bulk density and compressive strength properties of the concrete were also conducted. Results obtained revealed that optimum Cordia millenii mix is 10%, which yielded the highest density and compressive strength in the concrete.


2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil Bouzoubaâ ◽  
Benoît Fournier

The data gathered on the current situation of supplementary cementing materials (SCMs) in Canada have shown that around 524 000, 347 000, and 37 000 t of fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), and silica fume were used in cement and concrete applications in 2001, respectively, which represents 11%, 90%, and 185% of the quantity produced. The remaining 10% of GGBFS produced was used in the US, and 17 000 t of silica fume were imported from the US and Norway to meet market demand. Fly ash appears to be the only material that is underused and that represents a potential for increased use of SCMs in Canada. For the GGBFS, the quantity produced can be increased if the demand increases. This investigation has shown, however, that there are policy, technical, and economic barriers to the increased use of SCMs in Canada. Some solutions were proposed to overcome these barriers and are summarized in the conclusions of the paper.Key words: fly ash, slag, silica fume, concrete, blended cement.


2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Ahmed Abed ◽  
Eva Lubloy

PurposeFire can severely affect concrete structures and with knowledge of the properties of materials, the damage can be assessed. Aggregate, cement matrix and their interaction are the most important components that affect concrete behaviour at high temperatures. The effect of incorporating recycled concrete aggregate or cementitious materials, namely, cement type and pulverized fly ash, are reviewed to provide a better understanding of their involvement in fire resistance.Design/methodology/approachMore investigation research is needed to understand the fire resistance of such sustainable concrete that was already constructed. The present study illustrates the effect of using recycled concrete aggregate and cementitious materials on the fire resistance of concrete. To do so, a literature review was conducted and relevant data were collected and presented in a simple form. The author's selected research findings, which are related to the presents study, are also presented and discussed.FindingsRecycled concrete aggregate enhances the concrete behaviour at high temperatures when it substitutes the natural aggregate by reasonable substitution (more than 25–30%). It also almost eliminates the possibility of spalling. Moreover, utilizing both supplementary cementitious materials with recycled concrete aggregate can improve the fire resistance of concrete. The incorporation of pulverized fly ash and slag in Portland cement or blended cement can generally keep the mechanical properties of concrete at a higher level after heating to a high temperature.Originality/valueRecycled concrete aggregate enhances the concrete behaviour at high temperatures when it substitutes the natural aggregate by reasonable substitution (more than 25–30%). It also almost eliminates the possibility of spalling. Moreover, utilizing both supplementary cementitious materials with recycled concrete aggregate can improve the fire resistance of concrete. The incorporation of pulverized fly ash and slag in Portland cement or blended cement can generally keep the mechanical properties of concrete at a higher level after heating to a high temperature.


2018 ◽  
Vol 937 ◽  
pp. 107-113
Author(s):  
Samina Samrose ◽  
Saifa Anzum ◽  
Samira Mahmud ◽  
Tanvir Manzur

The present research studies the compressive strength of cement mortar cubes prepared from different proportions of supplementary cementitious materials (Fly Ash and Slag) in blended cement. This research aims to find the tentative optimum composition of supplementary cementitious material that shows better performance under tannery wastewater condition, such as that in effluent treatment plants. Synthetic tannery wastewater was simulated in laboratory after collecting wastewater sample from local tannery industry. Eight types of cement compositions (varying supplementary materials proportions) have been chosen. Compressive strength test has been conducted on mortar cubes over a period of three months. Test results revealed that slag addition had shown significantly stronger effects than that of fly ash addition. Also, the combined effect of fly ash and slag and their order of variation on strength were studied. The observations made from this research will be helpful for selection of blended cement proportions in future structures exposed to similar severe conditions.


2015 ◽  
Vol 650 ◽  
pp. 105-113
Author(s):  
Laïd Laoufi ◽  
Mohamed Mouli ◽  
Yassine Senhadji

Reinforcement corrosion is caused either by chloride ions or carbonation, although chloride-induced reinforcement corrosion is the most widespread and serious problem. Moreover, the use of supplementary cementitious materials has been proposed in order to mitigate the durability problem, reduce the production costs and control the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs). This paper reports the results of a study conducted to investigate the influence of Algerian natural pozzolan on reinforcement corrosion in blended cement mortars exposed to chlorides. Compositions, with replacement levels of 0, 10, 20 and 30% of normal Portland cement by mass of cement by natural pozzolan, were investigated. The exposure solution contained a fixed concentration of 5% sodium chloride. The compressive strength, corrosion potential, corrosion current density, sorptivity, rapid chloride ion penetration, in accordance with the standard ASTM C1202-12, were determined in order to characterize the mechanical and electrochemical behavior of the mortars. It was found that the use of natural pozzolan had resulted in a significant decrease in the corrosion rate of rebars, better mechanical performances and also a resistance to penetration of chlorides ions.


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