Novel masonry grout incorporating high volumes of industrial by-products: microstructure characteristics and pursuance of durability properties

One solution to the high cost and scarcity of building materials is use alternative sustainable materials. The study presented herein developed an eco-friendly masonry grout using volumes palm oil clinker powder replace cement coarse aggregate. Several batches grouts with different amounts these were made determine technical viability grout. Scanning Electronic Microscope (SEM), X-Rays Diffraction (XRD), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX) Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) analyses conducted investigate microstructure characteristics grout, water absorption, initial rate sulphate attack electrical resistivity tests its durability. Compressive strength at curing ages drying shrinkage was monitored for 180 days. results indicate that new as good a conventional but added economic benefits. can be used in construction alleviate inadequate supply affordable housing.