Investigation with SEM/EDX, XRD, TGA/DTA and FTIR analyses from a new point of view of the effects on cement mortars of different curing conditions and design parameters

The aim of this study is the investigation microstructural effects on cement mortars (CMs) four different parameters as dosage, water/cement ratio, pozzolanic material and curing effect. To achieve purpose study, SEM/EDX, XRD, FTIR TGA/DTA analysis were performed. A total 18 mixtures produced exposed to water (WC) air (AC). In design these mixtures, three dosages 360, 400 450 kg/m3 ratios 0.40, 0.45 0.50 used. Silica fume (SF) was preferred observe effect properties clearly material. addition, super plasticizer (SP) utilized in all kept constant 12 kg/m3. compressive strength, flexural strength ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) determined at 28 90 days. Eight chosen a sense. analyses applied mixtures. It can be said that supported findings obtained from mechanical tests.