Assessment of amphibolite and pegmatite aggregates for the manufacture of concrete
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https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rcm.340840Keywords:
rock aggregates, petrography, mechanical properties, concrete, ASTM standardsAbstract
In the present work petrographic, physical, mechanical and chemical characterization of rock aggregates extracted in the Tritupisvar Ltda quarry, Santa Marta (Colombia) are performed. Petrographically analyzed samples correspond to amphibolite (SM-1) and pegmatite (SM-2). The specific gravity has values between 2,9 (amphibolite) and 2,6 (pegmatite) g/cm3. The percentage of water absorption varies from 0,64 to 0,81%, with higher percentage in pegmatite. The abrasion values of 29,78 and39,66% were obtained for amphibolite and pegmatite, respectively, indicating good strength. The organic matter content is harmless. The affectation due to Mg2SO4 attack varies from 0,01 to 0,33%, which suggests a high resistance in highly corrosive conditions, although it is higher in the amphibolite-based mixtures. The compressive strength values are in the range of 16,28-18,63 MPa for the amphibolite (SM-1)-based concrete, 16,34-17,89 MPa for the pegmatite (SM-2)-based concrete, and 15,85-17,70 MPa for the mixture (SM-1+SM-2)-based concrete with ratio 50:50, which reveals that the geomechanical behavior of concrete cylinders is satisfactory, although this material cannot be considered as a structural element. The results allow us to state that the evaluated aggregates are suitable for the preparation of concretes as well as for suitable designs.
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