Experimental Investigation on Partial Replacement of Cement by Granite Powder on Mortar

Abstract

This paper intends to investigate the possibility of producing low costs enhanced mortar by Granite powder. By taking the enormous amount of cement, it affects the environment badly and demand for cement was increasing day by day. So, by partially replacing Granite powder with cement in construction field. It can fulfill the objectives of catering to the needs of the construction sector while simultaneously promoting an eco-friendly and pristine atmosphere. Partial replacement of cement by using granite powder in mortar gives sufficient strength. The conventional mortar mix consists of cement, fine aggregate, and water. In this experimental study granite powder was used with different percentage, such as 20% 25%, 30% 35%. The mixture was prepared and mortar cubes were made and allowed for curing. It is concluded that, he immersion of cement mortar in magnesium sulphate is better when compared to sodium sulphate and the sulphate attack is lesser in magnesium sulphate. The residual compression strength for the cement mortar in the proportion of granite content 30% is higher.