Effect of natural pozzolan on the durability of precast products of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC)


Abstract in English

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.

References used

ABOUBAKAR, M. and et al. A Study on the Effect the addition of thermally treated Libyan Natural Pozzolan on the Mechanical Properties of Ordinary Portland Cement Mortar. International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No, 1, 2014, 79-84
ACI Committee 201.2R-01. Guide to Durable Concrete. American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 2001, 41
ACI Committee 232. 1R. Use of Raw or Processed Natural Pozzolans in Concrete. American Concrete Institute, Farmington Hills, Michigan, 2001

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