Pozzolana
SIZES OF Pozzolana
0-4 mm
1.Concrete Production: Used to improve strength and durability in concrete.
2.Soil Stabilization: Enhances soil stability and compaction.
3.Mortar Production: Improves workability and bonding in mortar.
4-8 mm
1.Concrete Production: Enhances strength and durability in concrete mixes.
2.Soil Stabilization: Improves soil stability and compaction in construction projects.
3.Mortar Production: Increases workability and bonding in mortar mixes.
8-16 mm
1.Concrete Production: Enhances strength and durability in concrete mixes.
2.Road Construction: Strengthens road bases and subgrades.
3.Soil Stabilization: Improves soil stability and compaction.
16-30 mm
1.Concrete Production: Used as coarse aggregate for structural strength.
2.Road Construction: Provides stability as base material for roads.
3.Gabion Construction: Filler material for erosion control structures.
Oversize (More than 30 mm)
1.Coarse Aggregates: Used in concrete mixes for structural applications.
2.Gabion Construction: Filler material for landscaping and erosion control.
3.Bulk Fill Material: Used in civil engineering projects for stabilization.
APPLICATIONS
Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM):
Pozzolana is used as an SCM in the production of concrete, where it reacts with calcium hydroxide to form additional cementitious compounds. This enhances the strength, durability, and overall performance of the concrete.
Mortar Formulation:
Pozzolana is a valuable component in mortar formulations, contributing to improved workability and reduced permeability. It aids in creating durable and resilient mortar for various construction purposes.
Waste Management:
In some cases, pozzolana can be incorporated into waste management practices. It has been explored as a potential material for encapsulating and stabilizing certain types of industrial and hazardous wastes.
Mortar Formulation:
Pozzolana is a valuable component in mortar formulations, contributing to improved workability and reduced permeability. It aids in creating durable and resilient mortar for various construction purposes.