A study on crushed sand on the hydrating behavior of Portland Pozzolona cement

Abstract

The research paper details the experimental programme and methodology for the evaluation of fresh properties (workability), hardened properties (density, compressive strength and splitting tensile strength), durability properties (chloride-ion permeability, sorptivity and water absorption), and mineralogical & microstructural characteristics (X-Ray diffraction, i.e., XRD and Scanning Electron Microscopic, i.e., SEM) of concrete mixes made with In this chapter, the processes that have been implemented for the physical testing of the component materials that are used for manufacturing concrete are detailed. These constituent materials include cement, coarse aggregate, natural sand, and sandstone quarry dust. This chapter also discusses the technique that was used for the mix design of concrete, the specifics of test specimens that were used to carry out the various tests, the procedure that was used for casting, as well as the test procedures that were used, and the age of the specimen that was tested.