Table 2 Summary of test results of materials.

From: Experimental analysis and gene expression programming optimization of sustainable concrete containing mineral fillers

Cement

Type of Test

Result

Specification

Standard

Fineness modulus

5%

≤ 10%

ASTM C786

Initial Setting Time

60 min

≥ 30 min

ASTM C 191-08

Normal Consistency

32%

26-33%

ASTM C 191-08

Final Setting Time

300 min

≤ 600 min

ASTM C 191-08

Coarse Aggregate

Type of Test

Result

Specification

Standard

Impact Value

11.01%

10–20% (Strong)

ASTM D-5874

Elongated particles

11.50%

≤ 15%

ASTM D 4791-99

Flaky particles

14.50%

≤ 15%

ASTM D 4791-99

Fineness modulus

5.85

5.5-8

ASTM C-316-05

Water Absorption

1%

0.1 to 2%

ASTM C-127-04

Specific Gravity

2.52

2.5-3

ASTM C-127-04

Sand

Type of Test

Result

Specification

Standard

Fineness modulus

2.5

2.3–3.1

ASTM C-117-05

Water Absorption

1.01%

≤ 2%

ASTM C-127/128

Specific Gravity

2.67

2 to 3

ASTM C-127/128

Quarry Dust

Type of Test

Result

Specification

Standard

Fineness modulus

2.83

2.3–3.1

ASTM C-117-05

Water Absorption

2.81

≤ 2%

ASTM C-127/128

Specific Gravity

1.41%

2 to 3

ASTM C-127/128

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