Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites

This study explores the transformative impact of substituting cement with raw marble powder (RMP) and calcined marble powder (CMP) at varying levels (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) on the physical and mechanical properties of cement-based composites. Additionally, the influence of two different mix...

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Main Authors: Erdinc Halis Alakara, Ozer Sevim, Gazi Günel, İlhami Demir
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11923
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author Erdinc Halis Alakara
Ozer Sevim
Gazi Günel
İlhami Demir
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description This study explores the transformative impact of substituting cement with raw marble powder (RMP) and calcined marble powder (CMP) at varying levels (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) on the physical and mechanical properties of cement-based composites. Additionally, the influence of two different mixing waters—tap water (TW) and magnetized water (MW)—was assessed to determine their combined effects on the composite performance. The evaluation encompassed fresh properties (initial and final setting times, and consistency) and hardened properties (flexural strength (<i>f<sub>fs</sub></i>), compressive strength (<i>f<sub>cs</sub></i>), ultrasonic pulse velocity (<i>UPV</i>), water absorption, porosity, and unit weight) of the composites. The results reveal that CMP-substituted composites significantly outperformed RMP-based counterparts across all indices. Notably, CMP-substituted mortars produced with TW showed a 10.8% to 15.8% increase in 28-day <i>f<sub>cs</sub></i> values compared to RMP-substituted mortars, while those prepared with MW exhibited 7.8% to 10.9% higher <i>f<sub>cs</sub></i> values than TW-prepared samples. A microstructural analysis via SEM indicated that CMP enhances hydration and microstructure densification, resulting in improved mechanical performance and durability. Overall, the combination of CMP and MW demonstrated a superior potential for producing eco-friendly, high-performance cementitious composites, supporting sustainable construction practices through significant material savings and environmental benefits.
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spelling doaj-art-4c2b1f68b4094937be03d5300719c0f12025-08-20T02:43:28ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-12-0114241192310.3390/app142411923Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based CompositesErdinc Halis Alakara0Ozer Sevim1Gazi Günel2İlhami Demir3Institute of Science, Kırıkkale University, 71451 Kırıkkale, TürkiyeDepartment of Civil Engineering, Kırıkkale University, 71451 Kırıkkale, TürkiyeInstitute of Science, Kırıkkale University, 71451 Kırıkkale, TürkiyeDepartment of Civil Engineering, Kırıkkale University, 71451 Kırıkkale, TürkiyeThis study explores the transformative impact of substituting cement with raw marble powder (RMP) and calcined marble powder (CMP) at varying levels (0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25%) on the physical and mechanical properties of cement-based composites. Additionally, the influence of two different mixing waters—tap water (TW) and magnetized water (MW)—was assessed to determine their combined effects on the composite performance. The evaluation encompassed fresh properties (initial and final setting times, and consistency) and hardened properties (flexural strength (<i>f<sub>fs</sub></i>), compressive strength (<i>f<sub>cs</sub></i>), ultrasonic pulse velocity (<i>UPV</i>), water absorption, porosity, and unit weight) of the composites. The results reveal that CMP-substituted composites significantly outperformed RMP-based counterparts across all indices. Notably, CMP-substituted mortars produced with TW showed a 10.8% to 15.8% increase in 28-day <i>f<sub>cs</sub></i> values compared to RMP-substituted mortars, while those prepared with MW exhibited 7.8% to 10.9% higher <i>f<sub>cs</sub></i> values than TW-prepared samples. A microstructural analysis via SEM indicated that CMP enhances hydration and microstructure densification, resulting in improved mechanical performance and durability. Overall, the combination of CMP and MW demonstrated a superior potential for producing eco-friendly, high-performance cementitious composites, supporting sustainable construction practices through significant material savings and environmental benefits.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11923magnetized watercalcinationcalcined marble powderraw marble powdermicrostructure analysisphysical and mechanical properties
spellingShingle Erdinc Halis Alakara
Ozer Sevim
Gazi Günel
İlhami Demir
Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites
Applied Sciences
magnetized water
calcination
calcined marble powder
raw marble powder
microstructure analysis
physical and mechanical properties
title Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites
title_full Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites
title_fullStr Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites
title_full_unstemmed Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites
title_short Effect of Calcined Marble Powder and Magnetized Water on the Performance of Cement-Based Composites
title_sort effect of calcined marble powder and magnetized water on the performance of cement based composites
topic magnetized water
calcination
calcined marble powder
raw marble powder
microstructure analysis
physical and mechanical properties
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/24/11923
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