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- Title
Study of the effect of diatomite on physico-mechanical properties of concrete.
- Authors
Macedo, A. R. S.; Silva, A. S.; da Luz, D. S.; Ferreira, R. L. S.; Lourenço, C. S.; Gomes, U. U.
- Abstract
Concretes present great potential to be used in many areas of civil construction. Their properties can be improved by substitution or addition of alternative materials to the Portland cement. The diatomite is a sedimentary material composed mainly by silica and amorphous impurities, presenting very fine particle size, high porosity, and low specific mass. Concrete was produced in a ratio of 1:1:2 (cement: sand: gravel) with the addition of diatomite at contents of 5% and 10% by cement weight and a water/cement ratio of 0.54. The physico-mechanical properties of the concretes were evaluated by tests of compressive strength and water absorption by immersion. Also, X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy were carried out to analyze the main phases in the cement paste. The results indicated that the addition of diatomite in the concrete increased the compressive strength due to the silica content in the material and reduced slightly the porosity.
- Subjects
SILICA fume; CONCRETE; PORTLAND cement; DIATOMACEOUS earth; PARTICULATE matter; SCANNING electron microscopy; RICE hulls
- Publication
Ceramica, 2020, Vol 66, Issue 377, p50
- ISSN
0366-6913
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/0366-69132020663772561