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A Comparison of the Pore Structure of Cement and Fly Ash/Cement Mortars Made with Sea Water and Fresh Water
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 25 February 2011
Abstract
Pore structures of portland and blended cement mortars prepared with sea water were assessed by mercury intrusion porosimetry. Comparison is made with similar mortars made with fresh water. Mortars were made using cement containing 0%, 25% or 50% (by volume) of one of two Alberta fly ashes. They were tested after 90 days of continuous immersion in sea water at 5°C or 20° C. Results show that the mortars made with sea water generally contained a much higher volume of fine pores although the porosity was, in some cases, greater than that of mortars made with fresh water. Nevertheless, the volume of larger pores was lower in the mortars made with sea water. The pore structure of the various mortars is discussed in relation to potential durability.
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