Djwantoro Hardjito
Petra Christian University

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Long-term Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Concrete Utilizing Self-Cementing Fly Ash as A Sole Binder Material Oswyn Karsten Wattimena; Antoni Antoni; Djwantoro Hardjito
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 25 No. 2 (2023): SEPTEMBER 2023
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/ced.25.2.106-114

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Self-cementing fly ash, containing calcium oxide (CaO) of about 20%, has successfully become a sole binder material in concrete through hydration. A very low water-to-fly ash ratio, e.g., below 0.20, is the main key to achieving the high compressive strength of concrete. This study explores the strength evolution, long-term compressive strength, and mechanical properties of concrete that utilize self-cementing fly ash as a sole binder material. Remarkably, the long-term compressive strength continues to develop over a year, reaching nearly 50 MPa at 365 days, a 34% increase from the 28-day strength. While the other mechanical properties are slightly lower than predictions from empirical formulas for Portland cement concrete, promising results are observed. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images highlight surface-restricted hydration products in self-cementing fly ash, rather than full dissolution of fly ash particles.
Fresh and Mechanical Properties of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) using Local Clay with Clinker Content below 50% Mihardja, Edwin; Antoni, Antoni; Riady, Elbert G.; Suhendro, Samuel V.; Susanto, Tri E.; Akbar, Rizky T.; Anuraga, Bangkit Tegar T.; Hardjito, Djwantoro
Civil Engineering Dimension Vol. 28 No. 1 (2026): MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/ced.28.1.120-129

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This study examined the performance of limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) produced with Indonesian clays containing low–medium kaolinite (20–30%) and clinker contents below 50%. Material characterization was carried out using XRF, XRD, and particle size analysis, followed by evaluation of fresh and mechanical properties. LC3 mixtures incorporating local clays exhibited good workability and required less superplasticizer than metakaolin-based controls, indicating favourable fresh behaviour despite reduced clinker content. A notable strength reduction was observed when clinker content dropped below 35%, reflecting insufficient portlandite required for pozzolanic reactions. The addition or substitution of Ca(OH)₂ did not improve strength and hindered calcined clay reactivity due to elevated pH level (12.5–13.5). Microstructural analysis confirmed that mixtures with higher kaolinite and clinker contents produced denser hydration products. The results demonstrated that Indonesian clays are suitable for LC3 development, with promising fresh properties and microstructural behaviour supporting further optimization and future durability studies.
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