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Combined Effects of Waste Glass and Nano-Silica Powder on Workability, Durability and Mechanical Properties of Fiber- Reinforced Self-Compacting Mortar

 

Maryam Monazami, Shahrood University of Technology, Iran

Farshid Jandaghi Alaee*, Shahrood University of Technology, Iran

Ashkan Abedian, Shahrood University of Technology, Iran

 

*Falaee@shahroodut.ac.ir, Received: Aug 2022, Accepted: Sep 2022

 

ABSTRACT: This research aims to combine the effects of waste glass and Nano-silica powder on the properties of fiber-reinforced self- compacting mortar. A detailed study was undertaken to investigate the effect of different glass powder contents as cement replacement on the behavior of mortar. For this purpose, Portland cement was partially replaced by 10%, 15%, and 20% waste glass powder alone, and then in combination with 2% substitution levels for Nano-silica. The amount of water-binder ratio and cementitious materials content were considered constant. Fresh properties of specimens were determined using slump flow, and v-funnel flow time tests, mechanical properties were determined by compressive strength, and tensile strength tests, and durability characteristics evaluated by water absorption, and resistance to sulfuric acid attack. Microstructural morphology of specimens was also assessed by scanning electron microscopy. It was observed that the workability slightly decreased and improved mechanical and durability properties could be achieved. The SEM micrographs illustrated more densified pore structure of the mortars containing waste glass powder which leads to increase in strength and durability of specimens.

 

 

Keywords: Waste glass; Nano-silica; Durability; Mechanical properties; Workability; Self-compacting mortar

 

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