The aim of this study is improving the durability of precast products of Glass Fiber
Reinforced Concrete (GRC) and in the context of sustainability applications, reduction of
cement consumption and replacement of it with green materials. This study
has been done
to test the role of the natural pozzolan from Shihan Hill in As Suwayda as supplementary
cementing material by 10% -15% -20% - 25%, and to determine the effect of it on the
consistency and flexure strength over 180 days, as well as to test its role in improving the
micro-structure of the mixture by reducing the content of Ca(OH)2 and increasing C-S-H
& C-A-S-H gel, which were tested using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Energy Dispersive
X-Ray (EDX) techniques, and as a result reduced the erosion of fibers as shown in images
by Scanning Electronic Electron Microscopy (SEM). Moreover the role of pozzolana has
been studied in controlling the degradation of the material over time which tested by
immersion in hot water 50° for 150 days and by drying – wetting cycles. Also the effect of
pozzolana on absorption, porosity and resistance of sulfates attacks was studied. The
results have shown that the used natural pozzolana has no negative effect on consistency or
mechanical properties, and it improved all the studied durability factors.
