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Mechanical properties and interfacial transition zone microstructure of concrete with waste basalt powder addition
•The basalt powder as a replacement of sand, improves the strength of concrete.•The ITZ in concrete with basalt powder addition is denser and stronger.•The addition of basalt powder leads to physical densification of cement matrix.•Some chemical reactions between basalt powder and pore solution are...
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Published in: | Construction & building materials 2018-07, Vol.177, p.222-229 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | •The basalt powder as a replacement of sand, improves the strength of concrete.•The ITZ in concrete with basalt powder addition is denser and stronger.•The addition of basalt powder leads to physical densification of cement matrix.•Some chemical reactions between basalt powder and pore solution are possible.
This study evaluates the use of waste basalt powder as a replacement of the fine aggregate to enhance concrete properties. Experiments were carried out to determine the compressive and flexural strengths of concrete with basalt powder and the influence of the basalt powder on the microstructure of the ITZ. Results indicate that addition of basalt powder as a replacement of sand, improves the compressive and flexural strength of concrete. It is mainly due to the filler effect of the basalt powder. The ITZ in concrete with basalt powder addition is denser and stronger than in concrete without basalt. |
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ISSN: | 0950-0618 1879-0526 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.05.133 |