Evaluation of engineering properties of scoria in central Harrat Rahat, Saudi Arabia |
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Authors: | A. A. Sabtan W. M. Shehata |
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Affiliation: | (1) King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 1744, Jeddah 21441, Saudi Arabia e-mail: esa3001@kaau.edu.sa, SA |
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Abstract: | Although black scoria deposits occur extensively in western Saudi Arabia, there has been little work undertaken on its engineering
characteristics as a light-weight aggregate which can be used in concrete for structural, masonry and insulating purposes.
In an attempt to remedy this, central Harrat Rahat was selected for an engineering evaluation of scoria deposits in the vicinity
of major cities where it may provide an easily accessible resource for natural aggregate. The petrography of the scoria and
the deleterious material content were found to be acceptable by ASTM standards, but grading analyses indicated it would need
to be processed before use. The other physical properties of the scoria such as bulk density, specific gravity and absorption
indicated that samples from Jabal Halat Ash Shaykh quarry gave acceptable results. The porosity of the scoria is relatively
high and some of the pore spaces are not interconnected. The material is pozzolanically active and can be also used as an
additive to Portland cement.
Received: 16 April 1999 · Accepted: 25 March 2000 |
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Keywords: | Scoria Physical properties Saudi Arabia Light-weight aggregate Harrat Rahat |
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