Some properties of SIFCON made by reactive powder
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This study is important to reduce environmental pollution by reducing CO2 emissions associated with cement production, which is used as a bonding material in the concrete industry; it has been replaced by slag or other geopolymer materials. This study aims to explain the manufacturing of SIFCON concrete using slag as a base material. Two types of fibers (hooked steel fiber and straight steel fiber) are used in different ratios: 5%, 10%, and 15%. Each type of fiber was utilized separately, while the third type was combined with both. The flow table test was used to select the suitable mix design. Several tests were conducted (compression strength test, Water absorption test, and Abrasion resistance test) after 28 days. The highest compressive strength was achieved with a 10% inclusion of micro steel fibers, while the water absorption was negatively affected. Achieve the highest abrasion resistance by using 10% of hooked.
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