نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
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عنوان مقاله English
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The high production cost of Reactive Powder Concrete (RPC) has been one of the main challenges limiting its widespread application. This study has investigated the effects of replacing quartz powder with green tuff powder from the Alborz region in RPC, with the aim of increasing resource availability and reducing the final cost of production. The impact of this substitution on compressive strength, tensile strength, consistency, and water absorption has been evaluated. Initially, a suitable reference mix has been developed based on previous research and trial-and-error procedures. Subsequently, six concrete mixes have been prepared with green tuff powder replacing quartz powder at various proportions, ranging from 20% to 100%. Curing has been carried out in water at 25°C so that the results can also be used for in-situ concrete. The results have indicated that the mix with 100% replacement has achieved a 28-day compressive strength of 72.27 MPa, which has represented a 4.6% decrease compared to the reference mix, yet has remained within the acceptable range for structural applications. Tensile strength has increased with higher replacement levels. This improvement has been attributed to the dual role of green tuff powder, which not only acts as a filler but also has partially participated in pozzolanic reactions due to its weak pozzolanic activity, thereby enhancing the binder matrix and, consequently, the tensile strength. In contrast, compressive strength has been influenced by both the binder and the hardness of filler particles. As such, the increased binder content has not been able to compensate for the lower hardness of green tuff compared to quartz, resulting in a slight reduction in compressive strength. Furthermore, the consistency of the mixes has improved with increasing replacement levels, due to the higher surface water content of green tuff particles. Water absorption has remained relatively unchanged with curing age, indicating that the surface water of green tuff powder has actively contributed to the hydration process.
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