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Table 1 Abbreviation and composition of tested mortars

From: Freeze-thaw durability of repair mortars and porous limestone: compatibility issues

Name

Binder

Aggregate

Unit (C:L:LS:Q)

Cement (C)

Lime (L)

Limestone sand (LS)

Quartz sand (Q)

A

Portland cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 1–2

Ø 0.25–0.5

1:1:3:1

B

Portland cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 1–2

1:1:4:0

C

Portland pozzolanic cement

Quicklime

Ø 1–2

1:1:4:0

D

Portland pozzolanic cement + portland cement

Ø 1–2

1 + 0.25:0:4:0

T

Portland cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 0.2–0.4

1:0.25:0:4

T50

Portland cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 1–2

Ø 0.2–2.0

1:0.25:5:4

R

Portland cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 0.3–0.5

1:0.3:0:3

R50

Portland cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 1–2

Ø 0.2–2.0

1:0.3:4:3

K

Portland pozzolanic cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 0.3–0.5

1:0.3:0:3.5

K50

Portland pozzolanic cement

Hydrated lime

Ø 1–2

Ø 0.2–2.0

1:0.3:4:3.5

  1. Limestone sand was 1–2 mm in diameter, while quartz sand was 0.2–2 mm. Last column shows the proportions of binder and aggregate (C, L, LS, and Q)