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Chemical properties of cement_
| Properties | Loss on ignition | Remaining insoluble | C3A | MgO | Fe2O3 | AL2O3 | SiO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTM C150 | 3% | 0.75% | 8% | 5% | 6% | 6% | 20% |
Swelling rate and swelling pressure_
| Soil type | Swelling pressure | Swelling rate | Swelling potential |
|---|---|---|---|
| CL | 16.15 kPa | 4.37% | Medium |
| 12.45 kPa | 2.81% | Medium | |
| 8.65 kPa | 1.68% | Medium |
Specifications of water_
| Chemical compounds existing in water | Ppm |
|---|---|
| HCO3 | 329.4 |
| CL | 14.2 |
| SO4 | 9.6 |
| Ca | 92 |
| Mg | 14.4 |
| Na | 6.9 |
| K | 2.3 |
Physical properties of cement_
| Properties | Compressive strength | Setting time | Autoclave expansion | Specific surface area | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 days | 2 days | Final | Initial | |||
| ASTM C150 | more than 38.5 kPa | more than 7 kPa | less than 6 hours | more than 45 minutes | less than 0.8% | more than 2800 gr/cm2 |
The used buffer specification_
| Environmental condition | Degree of acidity |
|---|---|
| Acid | 4 |
| Neutral | 7 |
| Alkaline | 10 |
Physical properties of the clay used in the study_
| pH | Gs | Dry density | Natural moisture content | Soil classification (USCS) | Atterberg limits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI | PL | LL | |||||
| 7.59 | 2.7 | 14.9 kN/m3 | 20.9% | CL | 19.7% | 23.8% | 43.5% |