The present paper reports the testing of 14 OPC-slag mortars and 2 controls OPC and slag mortars. The main aim is to determine the optimum level of replacement slag for achievement to the highest early strength with r...The present paper reports the testing of 14 OPC-slag mortars and 2 controls OPC and slag mortars. The main aim is to determine the optimum level of replacement slag for achievement to the highest early strength with reasonable flow. Variable was the level of GGBFS in the binder. In this experimental work, two types of sands were used that are： silica and mining sands. It is determined that the optimum level of replacement slag is 40% and use of silica sand in OPC is preferable to mining sand and reversely, use of mining sand is preferred in GG100 to silica sand. All mortars had W/B and S/B 0.33 and 2.25, respectively.展开更多
Mortars are among the first building materials used in constructions, even from prehistoric times （8th millennium BC）. Their study reveals a great source of information regarding the evolution of their technological...Mortars are among the first building materials used in constructions, even from prehistoric times （8th millennium BC）. Their study reveals a great source of information regarding the evolution of their technological characteristics and application techniques, the availability and exploitation of raw materials, as well the wider socio-economic aspects of each era. The aim of this paper is to comparatively evaluate the analysis results from approximately 1,000 structural mortar samples taken from various monuments and historic buildings of Greece, dated from the Hellenistic period, until the beginning of the 20th century. The analysis focused in the determination of their physico-mechanical and chemical properties, such as porosity, apparent specific gravity, mechanical strength, aggregates type and granulometry and chemical composition. Through the results＇ evaluation, significant remarks can be made upon the evolution of the raw materials used （binding system, aggregates, additives）, as well as regarding the final properties of historic structural mortars. It is concluded that hydrated lime was the main binding agent used for a long-lasting period of 2.5 millenniums, while mixed type binding systems based on lime and natural pozzolan were systematically used for producing durable mortars, resistant to humidity. In any case, it seems that ancient masons were fully aware of the significant role of mortars in constructions and were capable of exploiting the available raw materials and application techniques to the maximum.展开更多
In this experimental work, three groups of cement-slag mortars namely OPC, OPC-slag, and slag mortars were made. All were cured in both water and air under room temperature. Strength development was studied up to 90 d...In this experimental work, three groups of cement-slag mortars namely OPC, OPC-slag, and slag mortars were made. All were cured in both water and air under room temperature. Strength development was studied up to 90 days. The mortars were prepared using 0%, 50%, and 100% replacement with slag. The sensitivity for all groups was obtained against the curing regime with the highest being attributed to the slag mortars. The highest and lowest strengths at early ages were attributed to OPC and slag mortars when both were cured in water. The highest and lowest strengths were attributed to OPC-slag and slag mortars at later ages, respectively. The highest strengths for OPC-slag, OPC, and slag mortars were as 72.0, 64.0, and 21.5 MPa at 90 days when the specimens cured in water, respectively. Strength loss was observed for all groups at later ages when cured in air under room temperature. The maximum and minimum, of about 8.0% and 1.3%, occurred at 56 and 90 days for slag and OPC-slag mortars, respectively.展开更多
文摘The present paper reports the testing of 14 OPC-slag mortars and 2 controls OPC and slag mortars. The main aim is to determine the optimum level of replacement slag for achievement to the highest early strength with reasonable flow. Variable was the level of GGBFS in the binder. In this experimental work, two types of sands were used that are： silica and mining sands. It is determined that the optimum level of replacement slag is 40% and use of silica sand in OPC is preferable to mining sand and reversely, use of mining sand is preferred in GG100 to silica sand. All mortars had W/B and S/B 0.33 and 2.25, respectively.
文摘Mortars are among the first building materials used in constructions, even from prehistoric times （8th millennium BC）. Their study reveals a great source of information regarding the evolution of their technological characteristics and application techniques, the availability and exploitation of raw materials, as well the wider socio-economic aspects of each era. The aim of this paper is to comparatively evaluate the analysis results from approximately 1,000 structural mortar samples taken from various monuments and historic buildings of Greece, dated from the Hellenistic period, until the beginning of the 20th century. The analysis focused in the determination of their physico-mechanical and chemical properties, such as porosity, apparent specific gravity, mechanical strength, aggregates type and granulometry and chemical composition. Through the results＇ evaluation, significant remarks can be made upon the evolution of the raw materials used （binding system, aggregates, additives）, as well as regarding the final properties of historic structural mortars. It is concluded that hydrated lime was the main binding agent used for a long-lasting period of 2.5 millenniums, while mixed type binding systems based on lime and natural pozzolan were systematically used for producing durable mortars, resistant to humidity. In any case, it seems that ancient masons were fully aware of the significant role of mortars in constructions and were capable of exploiting the available raw materials and application techniques to the maximum.
文摘In this experimental work, three groups of cement-slag mortars namely OPC, OPC-slag, and slag mortars were made. All were cured in both water and air under room temperature. Strength development was studied up to 90 days. The mortars were prepared using 0%, 50%, and 100% replacement with slag. The sensitivity for all groups was obtained against the curing regime with the highest being attributed to the slag mortars. The highest and lowest strengths at early ages were attributed to OPC and slag mortars when both were cured in water. The highest and lowest strengths were attributed to OPC-slag and slag mortars at later ages, respectively. The highest strengths for OPC-slag, OPC, and slag mortars were as 72.0, 64.0, and 21.5 MPa at 90 days when the specimens cured in water, respectively. Strength loss was observed for all groups at later ages when cured in air under room temperature. The maximum and minimum, of about 8.0% and 1.3%, occurred at 56 and 90 days for slag and OPC-slag mortars, respectively.
