Effect of Natural Pozzolan on Concrete’s Mechanical Properties and Permeability in Various Grades of Cement

Pozzolan is an additive to cement clinker that if added to the high quality cement and concrete, it can be effective in enhancing the quality of cement and concrete resulting from high quality controlled precision and repeated sampling and continuous testing. Concrete creates the cement-free concrete without any additives. Documentary reports and rigorous scientific studies have shown that good pozzolan can, in addition to increasing the chemical resistance of concrete, eliminate the defects caused by the use of conventional cement in concrete and due to the diversity of water and soil use in different areas. In this study, the effect of natural pozzolan in different grades of cement on the mechanical properties and permeability of concrete at ۷ and ۲۸ days of age is investigated. It was found that with increasing cement grade, the water absorption rate of concrete increased. Also, the effect of pozzolan on the permeability of concrete samples is increased by increasing the pozzolan water absorption rate. Also, the effect of cement grade on the compressive strength of concrete was found to decrease with increasing concrete grade. Today using alternative sources in concrete productions is important, due to its economical and environmental considerations. Pozzolans are one of these resources which decrease the environmental pollutions and production costs of concrete structures.