List of Publications by Department for the Academic Year Evaluation of Kaolin Clay Collected From Lebanese Sources in Cementitious Systems
Abstract
The aim of this research is to evaluate the potential of kaolin clay collected from different local
Lebanese sources (Bekaa and North Lebanon) for use as supplementary cementitious material.
Studies conducted on soil profiles across Lebanon have shown that some soils are likely to
contain high kaolin content, and subsequently we can acquire Metakaolin from local resources.
In fact, the samples were collected from each local source and were subjected to thermal
treatment in order to develop their pozzolanic properties. Several characterization tests were
implemented on the treated samples such as XRF, TGA/DTGA, FTIR and wet sieving.
Moreover, early and ultimate compressive strength tests were performed on cement paste
whereas standard strength activity index tests were conducted on mortars. The characterization
of the treated samples was performed according to ASTM C311 in order to classify and select
the optimal source as the best cementitious product. The results show that the chemical and
physical properties of the treated samples matches the standard requirements of ASTM C618,
which elucidate that the treatment process achieved in promoting an end product having
pozzolanic potential. It was found that selected samples were satisfactory for being pozzolanic
material and hence they are suitable to be classified as natural pozzolan according to ASTM
C618. As a matter of fact, these end products can be used as partial replacement of the ordinary
Portland cement, which will have positive impacts on the environment such as reducing CO2
emissions and minimize energy consumptions resulting from the production of cement.
Keywords: Kaolin Clay, Supplementary Cementitious Materials, Metakaolin, Sustainability
Author(s)
M.Nibal Chamaa
Coauthor(s)
Oussama Baalbaki, Adel ELKordi, Jamal Khatib, Adnan Masri
Journal/Conference Information
2nd International Congress on Engineering and Architecture (ENAR-2019),Conference Type: International, Organized By: ENAR, Proceeding Format: Electronic editions, Conference Date: 04/22/2019,