Data Sheets 16 Use of ground granulated blastfurnace slag and fly ash in mortar. Issue 3 (Withdrawn)
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Gives information for the use of ground granulated blastfurnace slag (ggbs) - a latent hydraulic material with inherent cementitious properties which need to be activated, usually by combining with Portland cement. Also gives information for fly ash - a pozzolana - not usually cementitious unless combined with high alkaline material. Covers production, reaction mechanism, use, specification and efflorescence.
Document History
Rebranded as Data Sheet 16 Use of ground granulated blastfurnace slag and fly ash in mortar. Issue 3 (MPAM, 2012). Issue 1, 2003. Issue 2, Jan 2008. Issue 3, May 2012.
Publisher Information
Mortar Industry Association
MPA Mortar is the new name for the Mortar Industry Association, following rebranding in 2020. It is a component part of the Mineral Products Association, the trade association for the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, lime, mortar and silica sand industries
Gillingham House
38-44 Gillingham Street
London
MIA
UK
Website: http://www.mortar.org.uk
Email: mortar@qpa.org
Tel: 020 7963 8000
