Research Article

Cost Optimization of Mortars Containing Different Pigments and Their Freeze-Thaw Resistance Properties

Table 2

Physical properties of the aggregate used in the mixtures.

Sieve aperture size1 mm710 μm500 μm355 μm250 μm180 μm125 μm90 μm63 μm

Production range (%)0000.20.320.160.416.11.8

Mean grain size (μm)140–170

Clay content (%)0.6–0.8

Specific weight2.68

AFS value (%)84.6