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.

PropertiesStandardValueLimits

Standard consistency (%)ASTM C187 [21]30
Initial setting timeASTM C191 [4]95 min≥45 min
Final setting timeASTM C191 [22]190 min≤375 min
3 d mortar cube compressive strengthASTM C109 [23]15.7 MPa≥12 MPa
7 d mortar cube compressive strengthASTM C109 [23]24.2 MPa≥19 MPa
Fineness (passing #200 sieve) (%)ASTM C204 [24]93≥90%