Table 2 The physico-chemical characteristics of the Mortar [63]
Cement characteristics (%) CEM II/B-V 42.5R [63] | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SiO2 | Al2O3 | Fe2O3 | CaO | MgO | SO3 | Na2O | K2O | TiO2 | Cl(−) |
25.1 | 8.8 | 3.2 | 54.0 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.19 | 0.67 | 0.18 | 0.059 |
Compressive strength (MPa) CEM II/B-V 42.5R | Blaine fineness (cm2/g) CEM 42.5 | Loss on ignition (%) CEM 42.5 | Water demand (%) CEM 42.5 | ||||||
47.8 | 4411 | 4.1 | 28.5 | ||||||
Sand (40% of aggregate volume) | Water, type: tap water | Date palm, Doum Palm and Sisal fibers (2.5Â cm in length) | |||||||