A Neural Network-Based Prediction of Superplasticizers Effect on the Workability and Compressive Characteristics of Portland Pozzolana Cement-Based Mortars
Table 6
Plasticity characteristics of 15 mortar mixes considered in the study.
Mix id
W/C ratio
Admixture
Flow table test remarks
M1
0.60
×
The mix was not workable and unsuitable for plastering
M2
0.65
×
Workable mix observed and suitable for plastering
M3
0.70
×
Workable with surface bleed and not suitable for plastering
M4
0.65
×
Mix was not workable and unsuitable for plastering works
M5
0.70
×
Mix was not workable and unsuitable for plastering works
M6
0.725
×
Workable mix observed and suitable for plastering
M7
0.75
×
Highly workable with surface bleed unsuitable for plastering
M8
0.50
0.5% LS
The mix was cohesive but not workable
M9
0.60
0.6% LS
The mix was cohesive but not workable
M10
0.70
0.7% LS
Cohesive and workable mix with a reasonable retention period
M11
0.80
0.8% LS
Initially, the surface bleed was observed and setting delayed
M12
0.65
0.2% SNF
A very harsh mix observed
M13
0.65
0.3% SNF
A harsh mix observed and unsuitable for plastering
M14
0.65
0.4% SNF
Segregation was observed and not suitable for plastering
M15
0.65
0.5% SNF
A rough mix was observed with bleeding and segregation
