Table 3 Mix design of mixtures for various Biochar proportions and types.
From: Biochar modification enhances mechanical and durability properties of cement-based materials
Mix code | Cement (kg/m3) | Biochar (kg/m3) | Silicon powder (kg/m3) | Sand (kg/m3) | Water (kg/m3) | W/C | SP(wt% of cement) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B0 | 450 | 0 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC0.1 | 449.55 | 0.45 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC0.25 | 448.875 | 1.125 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC0.5 | 447.75 | 2.25 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC0.75 | 446.625 | 3.375 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC1 | 445.5 | 4.5 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC2 | 441 | 9 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC4 | 432 | 18 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC8 | 414 | 36 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC16 | 378 | 72 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
1BC24 | 342 | 108 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
2BC8 | 414 | 36 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
3BC8 | 414 | 36 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |
4BC8 | 414 | 36 | 45 | 450 | 108 | 0.24 | 6.75 |