Long term study of mechanical properties, durability and environmental impact of limestone cement concrete

In this study, properties of limestone cement concrete containing different replacement levels of limestone powder were examined. It includes 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% of limestone powder as a partial replacement of cement. Silica fume was added incorporated with limestone powder in some mixes t...

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Published in:Alexandria engineering journal 2016-06, Vol.55 (2), p.1465-1482
Main Authors: Diab, Ahmed M., Abd Elmoaty, Abd Elmoaty M., Aly, Ayman A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Durability
Limestone cement
Mechanical properties
Silica fume
TGA
XRD
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Summary:In this study, properties of limestone cement concrete containing different replacement levels of limestone powder were examined. It includes 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% of limestone powder as a partial replacement of cement. Silica fume was added incorporated with limestone powder in some mixes to enhance the concrete properties. Compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and modulus of elasticity were determined. Also, durability of limestone cement concrete with different C3A contents was examined. The weight loss, length change and cube compressive strength loss were measured for concrete attacked by 5% sodium sulfate using an accelerated test up to 525days age. The corrosion resistance was measured through accelerated corrosion test using first crack time, cracking width and steel reinforcement weight loss. Consequently, for short and long term, the use of limestone up to 10% had not a significant reduction in concrete properties. It is not recommended to use blended limestone cement in case of sulfate attack. The use of limestone cement containing up to 25% limestone has insignificant effect on corrosion resistance before cracking.
ISSN:1110-0168
DOI:10.1016/j.aej.2016.01.031