The Influence of Nanoclay and Powdered Ceramic on the Mechanical Properties of Mortar

The amount of concrete utilized worldwide has lately grown due to rising populations and urbanization. gas emissions during cement manufacturing the usage common resources result in a significant environmental threat. As result, researchers are attempting minimize consumed by using waste materials while lowering building costs. This research aims used partially replacing it with ceramic powder also increasing mechanical qualities mortar substituting nanoclay hydrophilic bentonite. Mortar samples were prepared five different replacement percentages nanoclay, including 0, 2, 4, 6, 8%, two powder, 0% 20%. Compressive flexural strength tests performed on for 7, 14, 28 days moist curing. toughness was measured all mixes measuring area under load-deflection curve. Also, water absorption relative densities measured. results show that 2% 20% increases 11%. Doi: 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-07-08 Full Text: PDF