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November 17, 2025Advances in Cement Research

Optimisation of mortar properties through the combined use of crushed limestone sand and silica fume

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THTarek HadjiAAAhmed Attia

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Utilisation of silica fume enhances compressive strength and workability of mortars, indicating effective use of local materials.

Key Points

  • The optimal mix with 10% silica fume resulted in a significant increase in compressive strength by 70% to 45.9 MPa.
  • The study measured the influence of silica fume and crushed limestone sand on mortar rheology and mechanical strength.
  • Assessment utilized hardened-state tests measuring mass, compressive strength, and superplasticiser demand at various intervals.
  • Findings indicate effective integration of local byproducts into cementitious materials for improved performance and sustainability.

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Hadji et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692509eec0ce034ddc35298fhttps://doi.org/10.1680/jadcr.25.00120
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