Research Article
Performance of Concrete Developed by Enhanced Gradation of Natural Fine River Sands by Partial Replacement of Waste Quarry Dust
Table 1
Physical properties of OPC.
| Properties | Standard | Value | Limits |
| Standard consistency (%) | ASTM C187 [21] | 30 | — | Initial setting time | ASTM C191 [4] | 95 min | ≥45 min | Final setting time | ASTM C191 [22] | 190 min | ≤375 min | 3 d mortar cube compressive strength | ASTM C109 [23] | 15.7 MPa | ≥12 MPa | 7 d mortar cube compressive strength | ASTM C109 [23] | 24.2 MPa | ≥19 MPa | Fineness (passing #200 sieve) (%) | ASTM C204 [24] | 93 | ≥90% |
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