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<doi>/ISEC.res.2017.226</doi>
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<article-title>EFFECTS OF CLAY ON PROPERTIES OF<br/>
CONCRETE</article-title>
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<author>AYUB ELAHI and ATIZAZ ALI</author>

<aff>Dept of Civil Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, Pakistan</aff>

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<title>ABSTRACT</title>
<p>Concrete is a versatile and most prevalent construction material. Its long-term
performance depends on its interactions with the surrounding environment. The
standards limit the ratio of the clay in aggregates due to its harmful effect on the
concrete properties. This research paper presents the effect of different levels of clay
addition on the concrete properties. Various levels of clay addition for different mixes
were used in this experimental study. The effect of clay addition on workability,
compressive strengths permeability and acid attack of concrete mixes was investigated.
It has been seen that workability decreased by increasing the clay content to the mix. A
drop in compressive strength of concrete up to 12% was observed by adding clay as
compared with that of control samples. An adverse effect on resistance to permeability
and acid attack of concrete was noted by increasing the clay content.</p>
<p><italic>Keywords: </italic>Workability, Compressive strength, Acid attack on concrete, Water
permeability.</p>
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