Elaboration and Physico-Mechanical Characterization of an New Eco-Mortar Composite Based on Magnetized Water and Flay Ash
Redouane Mghaiouini
Abstract
This study examines the flexural strength and compressive strength of the mortars, which were mixed with the electromagnetic field treated water (EMFTW) and contained fly ash. EMFTW was obtained by passing the tap water through an electromagnetic field. The test variable was the fly ash content in place of cement and the water treated with EMFTW in place of the tap water. The results show that the flexural and compressive strength of the mortar samples mixed with MFTW is 12.56% and 15.8% higher than that prepared with the tap water, respectively. It was also found that the magnetized water improves the resistance to bending and compression by 12.67% and 4.35% to that prepared with the tap water and 10% fly ash instead of cement.