Table 3 Mix proportions for all specimens.

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

Phase

Mix ID

Cement (kg/m³)

Sand (kg/m³)

Untreated SS (kg/m³)

Treated SS (kg/m³)

Water (kg/m³)

Replacement %

Curing method

1

C0

500

750

250

0%

Standard water

2

SSV1

500

742.5

7.5

250

1% (Sand)

Nylon bag

SSV2

500

735

15

250

2% (Sand)

Nylon bag

SSV3

500

727.5

22.5

250

3% (Sand)

Nylon bag

3

SCNV1

495

750

5

250

1% (Cement)

Standard water

SCNV2

490

750

10

250

2% (Cement)

Standard water

SCNV3

485

750

15

250

3% (Cement)

Standard water

4

SCTV1

495

750

5

250

1% (Cement)

Standard water

SCTV2

490

750

10

250

2% (Cement)

Standard water

SCTV3

485

750

15

250

3% (Cement)

Standard water