The Effects of TiO2 in the Performance of Mortar

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Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a material that contains photocatalysic which acts as self-cleansing agents on a material surface. In the application of TiO2 in the civil engineering construction, it can be mixed with the fresh mortar known as TiO2 mortar. Hence, a study on the characteristic strength of the TiO2 mortar needs to be carried out. Moreover, the optimum dosage levels of the TiO2 in the mortar can be determined. The characteristics of the TiO2 were identified based on the compressive strength and flexural strength at 3, 7, 21 and 28 days. A total of five sets of specimens with different dosage levels were prepared and compared with the control specimen.

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