Table 2 The physical characteristics of the utilized cement.

From: Evaluating the mechanical performance and durability of cement mortars incorporating sesame shells as partial cement and sand replacement

Properties

Test result

Standard IQS, No.5

Initial setting time (min)

120

\(\:\ge\:\)45

Final setting time (min)

255

\(\:\le\:\)600

Compressive strength (MPa)

at 2 days

17.3

\(\:\ge\:\)10.0

at 28 days

52.9

\(\:\ge\:\)32.5

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