Geomechanical Characteristics of Continuous Sandstone Concrete Based on Ecological Cement With a Kimbungu Basalt Substitution
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Concrete is a geo-material highly used throughout the world. It is made up of granules, cement, and water. It is a composite material of which aggregates are coated by hydrated cement that plays a binder role. The current production of cement factories is estimated to 4.2 billion of tons a year [1]. Its production results in CO2 emissions. Referring to yearly produced cement quantity, it is obvious that it poses the environmental pollution. A previous study emphasized the possibility of creating composite cement of 75 % clinker, and 25% basalt [2]. Throughout this study, we discovered that the strength of this cement-based concrete is slightly lower than 2 days, but 28 days and 90 days higher than the control concrete composed of the same materials as the current Portland cement.
Authors: ERIC KISONGA MANUKU, GUY BONGWELE ONANGA, PARICIAN UUCHI UMIRAMBE, DORCAS MASAKA NKUELO, DADDY ILITO LOFONGO, MATHIEU MATONDO MBUNGU, PHILY KANGUNZA MUFUANKOL, JUNIOR LUTETE SAVU, FRANÇOIS MBUINGA BONGO, PITSHOU BIOKO DIMONEKENE, NENITA BUKALO NTUMBA, HOLY HOLENU MANGENDA, DOMINIQUE WETSHONDO OSOMBA
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408338508