Research Article

Strength and Drying Shrinkage of Alkali-Activated Slag Paste and Mortar

Table 2

Compressive strength of Portland cement mortars at water/cement ratio of 0.54 (MPa).

GroupPC (Portland cement)APC (alkali-activated Portland cement)

Curing temperature (°C)23
Sand/slag ratio2
3 days12.4522.20
7 days21.5225.30
28 days32.4630.10
56 days39.2534.20