Mechanical and Thermal Properties of HSC with Fine Natural Pozzolana as SCM

Abstract:

The article describes the influence of fine natural pozzolana as supplementary cementitious material on the properties of high strength concrete. Natural pozzolana (NP) is a porous material which results in higher porosities and thus lower compressive strength when used in high replacement levels. But if only a small part of cement (up to 10% of weight) is substituted by NP it has positive consequences. The open porosity is on the contrary lowered, resulting in better strength in compression. Thermal characteristics are as usually enhanced with the growth in the content of pores which is in disagreement of mechanical properties and durability of concrete.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 824)
• Pages: 167-171
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.824.167
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Jaroslava Koťátková*, Monika Čáchová, Eva Vejmelková, Pavel Reiterman
• Keywords: Basic Properties, High Strength Concrete, Mechanical Properties, Natural Pozzolana, Thermal Properties

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