This paper investigates mortars consisting of various circulating fluidized bed combustion (CFBC) bed ash contents. The CFBC bed ash used in this study was obtained from Taiwan’s petroleum industry. This study presents experimental results on the flowability, compressive strength, drying shrinkage, scanning electronic microscopy (SEM) and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) of mortar samples co...

Rammed earth construction is an ancient technique which has recently attracted renewed interest throughout the world. Although rammed earth is currently regarded as a promising material in the construction industry in the context of sustainable development, it is difficult to quantify its bearing capacity, mechanical performance, as well as retrofitting approach, which discourages people from l...

The resistance of class C fly ash belite cement (FABC-2-W) to concentrated sodium sulphate salts associated with low level wastes (LLW) and medium level wastes (MLW) is discussed. This study was carried out according to the Koch and Steinegger methodology by testing the flexural strength of mortars immersed in simulated radioactive liquid waste rich in sulphate (48,000 ppm) and demineralised wa...

Abstract Cement mortar is a binding material that made of cement, sand and water. In general, mixes are raw materials. However, using materials in producing leads to many environmental economic issues. One the most common solutions reduce these issues replacing by waste and/or by-product materials; especially cement. The aim this research explore characteristics after partially Ordinary Portlan...

Ferrocement as a form of reinforced concrete constructed of hydraulic cement mortar strengthened with closely spaced layers of continuous and relatively small diameter wire mesh. It has been used worldwide as a construction material to provide better construction and rehabilitation of structures. Moreover, there may be structural deterioration of ferrocement due to the exposure of saline water....