Author:
Mbereyaho Leopold,Jean Bosco Niyoyita,Augustin Kimararungu,Desire Ntakiyimana
Abstract
Different weather conditions, like temperature and humidity influence on the performance of concrete structures to which they are normally subjected, especially at earlier stage of their service life. One of practical measures has been the regulation of the setting time of fresh concrete. Some admixtures are used in concrete to regulate the setting time and therefore increase structures performance under given situation. Almost all admixtures used in Rwanda are being imported from outside the country and this is one of factors affecting the construction cost. A big quantity of basalt powder at different sites in the country is left without being used and has been negatively impacting the environment. This study aimed at analyzing the potentials of basalt powder waste used in concrete as admixtures in different percentages, e.g. 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%. Different investigations on concrete incorporating basalt powder as admixture, such as the setting time, workability and compression tests were conducted. The results showed that the gradual incorporation of basalt powder waste as admixture up to 20%, accelerated the setting time more than 13 times, but decreased the compressive strength of concrete by around 24.5%, with comparison to normal concrete strength. The application of basalt waste in concrete would contribute not only to the reduction of environmental pollution but also to the provision of more affordable admixtures for mortar and concrete.
Publisher
Amar Telidji University of Laghouat
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