Engineering properties of amorphous silica as a new natural pozzolan for use in concrete

DAVRAZ M., GÜNDÜZ L.

Cement and Concrete Research, vol.35, no.7, pp.1251-1261, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 35 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.cemconres.2004.11.016
  • Journal Name: Cement and Concrete Research
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1251-1261
  • Keywords: Admixture, Aggregate, Amorphous silica, Concrete, Pozzolan
  • Isparta University of Applied Sciences Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Nowadays, in order to produce the high strength concrete in the civil engineering applications, the use of different types of admixtures is well-known. In general, these materials are either chemical or mineral products. In this paper, the formations of amorphous silica of Isparta Region are defined in a technical manner and their use in the concrete manufacturing as a natural pozzolan is evaluated. The effectiveness of amorphous silica in making high strength concrete material is analysed experimentally, and the research findings are discussed. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.