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- MakaleAçık Erişim2026Scopus SJRQ2Sustainable self-compacting mortars: mechanical, durability and microstructural evaluation with cement replacement materials under aggressive environmental conditions
Karabulut, Büşra; Yön, Merve Şahin; Karataş, Mehmet
The aim of this study is to assess the mechanical, physical and durability properties of environmentally friendly self-compacting mortars produced using materials containing industrial waste and natural stone. The test series were produced by substituting diatomite (D) and C class fly ash (F) with Portland cement (PC) up to 30% by weight. To evaluate the workability, mechanical and durability properties of self-compacting mortars (SCM), a total of 19 series, one of which was a reference sample, were prepared. The samples, whose mechanical properties and durability properties were investigated under sulphate attack and freeze-thaw effects, were prepared as 40 × 40 × 160 mm, and the series, whose physical properties were examined, were prepared as 50 × 50 × 50 mm. Also, SEM/EDS (Scanning Electron Microscope - Energy Dispersive X-Ray) and XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) analyses were carried out to evaluate the microstructural properties of the mixtures. When the 90-day compressive strength results were examined, it was determined that the highest decrease in compressive strength compared to the control sample occurred in the D20F10 sample with a rate of 61%, and the least decrease occurred in the D5 series with a rate of 10%. When the losses in compressive strength were evaluated after 50 freeze-thaw cycles, it was determined that there was a 100% reduction in the binary and ternary series containing D15 and D20. After six months of sulphate exposure, the D5F25 sample exhibited the most significant compressive strength reduction at roughly 40%, whereas the D15F15 series experienced the least compressive strength decline at around 5%.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2022Scopus SJRQ1High-temperature and abrasion resistance of self-compacting mortars incorporating binary and ternary blends of silica fume and slag
Yön, Merve Şahin; Arslan, Furkan; Karatas, Mehmet; Benli, Ahmet
Researchers from all over the world have recently developed an interest in the utilization of waste materials in the concrete industry. Using silica fume (SF) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (S) to manufacture self-compacting mortars (SCMs) could be a step toward sustainable waste management and produce the unique fresh qualities needed for SCMs. This research evaluates the abrasion and high-temperature resistance of SF and S based SCMs. A total of 14 mixtures were designed by partially replacing SF and S with Portland cement (PC) including control, binary and ternary mixtures. Binary mixtures were obtained by replacing cement by SF and S at replacement rates of 5, 10, 15 and 20 % and 10, 20, 30 % by weight respectively. Ternary mixtures were determined at the rates of 5, 10, 15 and 20 % SF and 10 and 20 % S respectively. The flexural strength and compressive strength of SF and S based binary and ternary water curing SCMs samples were determined at the age of 7, 28 and 90 days at room conditions. SCMs specimens were exposed to high temperatures after 90-day water curing. Water absorption, apparent porosity, sorptivity and abrasion resistance of 28-day water cured SCMs samples was also determined. The fresh and rheological properties of SCMs was evaluated by conducting mini-slump flow and viscosity tests. Cost analysis of the SCMs were also performed. The experimental results exhibited that the flowability of SCMs mixes containing SF was reduced with the increasing rate of SF compared to control while the workability of S incorporated SCMs mixes increased with the increase of S in comparison to control mixtures. Late- age of compressive strength above 70 MPa was achieved for 20 % SF incorporated binary mixture and 15 %SF and 10 % S incorporated ternary mixture. The ternary mixture with 15 % SF and 10 % S also exhibited the best abrasion resistance and the lowest sorptivity. Overall, it can be concluded from the mechanical characteristics and abrasion resistance that ternary combination of S with SF content of especially above 10 % and can be used to manufacture self-compacting mortar with a smaller carbon footprint.
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