Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina 2024, 26(4):D122-D133 | DOI: 10.26552/com.C.2024.053

Investigating the Effects of Micro Montmorillonite on Cement Mortar Physical Properties

Aous Abdulhussain Moyet ORCID...*, Khalid M. Owaid, Raouf Mahmood Raouf
Material Engineering Department, Mustansiriyah University, Baghdad, Iraq

The effects of micro-sized montmorillonite clay (MMT) on Portland cement concrete were examined in this study, focusing on regular and calcined MMT as partial cement replacements. Key properties assessed include consistency, setting time, flexural strength, and compressive strength at 7 and 28 days. Regular MMT initially acts as an inert filler, potentially reducing compressive strength, while calcined MMT improves compatibility and strength. Both types extend the setting time, with regular MMT causing more delay. The study highlights that the regular MMT increases water demand and setting time, whereas calcined MMT enhances strength and mitigates these issues. The results emphasize the importance of carefully choosing MMT type and dosage.

Keywords: AM, cement, montmorillonite, compressive strength, consistency, flexural strength
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Received: May 21, 2024; Accepted: July 8, 2024; Prepublished online: August 27, 2024; Published: October 1, 2024  Show citation

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Abdulhussain Moyet, A., Owaid, K.M., & Raouf, R.M. (2024). Investigating the Effects of Micro Montmorillonite on Cement Mortar Physical Properties. Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina, 26(4), D122-133. doi: 10.26552/com.C.2024.053
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