Abstract
This research work deals with durability aspects of ternary cements containing 79 wt.% ordinary Portland cement (CEM I), 10.5 wt.% coal fly ash and 10.5 wt.% thermally activated paper sludge. Aging tests were performed to study the resistance of the new ternary cement matrixes to the following aggressive exposure conditions: accelerated freeze/thaw cycles, marine environment and Spanish plateau climate conditions. Ternary cements revealed a high resistance to accelerated freeze/thaw cycles. In addition, after 18 months of exposure, they exhibited enhanced performance under marine conditions and similar resistance to Spanish plateau's climate, compared to ordinary Portland cement.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 253-260 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Construction and Building Materials |
Volume | 52 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- Activated paper sludge
- Durability
- Fly ash
- Freeze/thaw
- Natural aging
- Ternary cements