Alkali aggregate reaction is a chemical reaction that occurs between the reactive component of the aggregate and alkali hydroxide from the cement used in concrete or external source. In this study, the accelerated mortar ...

Turkey's plants are fired by lignite, producing class C fly ash containing a high percentage of lime. Sulphate and alkali levels are also higher in class C fly ashes. Therefore, fly ash is, commonly, unsuitable as an ...

In the historic masonry structures, hard and large rock fragments were used as the construction materials. The hydraulic binder material prepared to keep this used material in its entirety is a different material than the ...