Experimental analysis of changes in cement mortar containing oil palm boiler clinker waste at elevated temperatures in different cooling conditions

Anuar, Muhammad Firdaus and Shafigh, Payam and Ma'amor, Azman and Yousuf, Sumra and Akashah, Farid Wajdi (2021) Experimental analysis of changes in cement mortar containing oil palm boiler clinker waste at elevated temperatures in different cooling conditions. Crystals, 11 (8). ISSN 2073-4352, DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst11080988.

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Abstract

Changes in cement-based materials containing waste after exposure to elevated temperatures are an important aspect that should be studied in developing sustainable construction materials. Modified cement-based materials obtained using the industrial waste present robust engineering properties can lead to sustainable development. This work evaluated the capacity of oil palm boiler clinker (OPBC) waste that had been produced during the palm oil extraction process as partial and full substitutions for natural sand to produce cement mortar. The mortar materials were cured under three different curing conditions and were then tested at a room temperature of approximately 27 degrees C and elevated temperatures of 200 degrees C to 1000 degrees C using an electric furnace. The specimens were maintained in the electric furnace under maximum temperatures for 2 h and were then cooled down with water or under ambient temperature. The changes in the forms of colour, weight, compressive strength, microstructure, mineralogical composition, and thermal conductivity were investigated. Test results showed that the compressive strength of OPBC mortars was generally higher than the strength of the control mortar after heat exposure. Water cooling exerted less damage to samples compared to air cooling. The results from field emission scanning electron microscopy-energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy demonstrated that the mineral composition varied at different temperatures. In conclusion, this work provides an extensive report and can be used as a guide in utilising OPBC as cementitious materials for future cement-based applications.

Item Type: Article
Funders: Ministry of Education, Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords: Elevated temperature; Oil palm boiler clinker; Curing condition; Cement mortar; Mechanical properties; Microstructure; Thermal conductivity
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions: Faculty of the Built Environment
Depositing User: Ms Zaharah Ramly
Date Deposited: 13 Apr 2022 03:14
Last Modified: 13 Apr 2022 03:14
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/27875

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