An investigation was carried out to summarize the results of the mechanical properties of high strength lightweight eloxal reinforced cement mortar subject to short term loads. Eloxal (in the solid slag form) is a waste obtained during the production of…
An investigation was carried out to summarize the results of the mechanical properties of high strength lightweight eloxal reinforced cement mortar subject to short term loads. Eloxal (in the solid slag form) is a waste obtained during the production of aluminum. It is mainly of aluminum oxide, SiO CaO, 2, MgO and other substances. It’s a hard substance, having sufficient strength with additive properties and bonds very rapidly. Eloxal reinforced cement mortars in the present investigation are tested for their com- pression and fracture behavior. Data were obtained pertaining to compressive strength, fracture behavior (us- ing dogbone tension tests and double cantilever beam tests), role of moisture and drying effects. Deforma- tion properties under load were studied to provide insight into the internal behavior and failure mechanism of light weight eloxal reinforced cement mortar. To analyze the mode of failure, distribution of eloxal particles in cement mortar and the deformation behavior, several optical and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) photographs were taken to study the mechanism. Results of the tests of eloxal reinforced cement mortar are compared with unreinforced cement mortar and information obtained else where in earlier tests of normal weight cement mortar. Structural composites materials offer an excellent opportunity to produce components that achieve weight savings and improved structural properties. The eloxal particles (dispersoid) added to cement mortar in the present investigation is varied from 20 to 40 wt%. in steps of 10 wt.%. The resulting composite blocks cast were tested for their properties.