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Civil Engineering and Architecture Vol. 11(6), pp. 3314 - 3321
DOI: 10.13189/cea.2023.110607
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Dolomite Powder in Concrete: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characterization
Rahul Shivaji Divekar *, R. M. Sawant
Department of Civil Engineering, PES College of Engineering, Aurangabad (MH), India
ABSTRACT
Nowadays, construction industries use several pozzolanic materials to improve the strength of concrete. These materials include fly ash, silica fume, metakaolin, and limestone. Additionally, limestone is used in cement production, and cement manufacturing industries consume large amounts of it. To reduce the heavy reliance on limestone in cement manufacturing, dolomite powder is an excellent alternative. Dolomite particles enhance the early hydration process and create a compact microstructure in the concrete. The addition of dolomite powder in concrete with fly ash affects the setting time of the concrete mixture. Dolomite particles improve the early hydration process and form a dense microstructure in the concrete. Calcined dolomite powder is produced by heating it to 800 degrees Celsius. The calcined dolomite powder was obtained by giving the temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. Dolomite microparticles contain massive crystals and show the similar morphology to calcite. The literature suggests that dolomite powder can function as a pozzolanic material and can also serve as the primary ingredient in cement production. This review paper has discussed the use of dolomite powder in concrete and their effects. Furthermore, the paper has examined the origins and uses of dolomite.
KEYWORDS
White Dolomite Powder, Calcined Dolomite Powder, Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characterization
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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Rahul Shivaji Divekar , R. M. Sawant , "Dolomite Powder in Concrete: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characterization," Civil Engineering and Architecture, Vol. 11, No. 6, pp. 3314 - 3321, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2023.110607.
(b). APA Format:
Rahul Shivaji Divekar , R. M. Sawant (2023). Dolomite Powder in Concrete: A Review of Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characterization. Civil Engineering and Architecture, 11(6), 3314 - 3321. DOI: 10.13189/cea.2023.110607.