Research Article

Effect of Polypropylene and Basalt Fiber on the Behavior of Mortars for Repair Applications

Table 1

The chemical compositions and physical properties of the OPC.

Chemical compositions%

SiO220.58
Al2O35.64
Fe2O33.95
CaO62.25
MgO2.48
TiO20.32
SO33.18
Na2O0.36
Mineral properties%
CS54.7
C2S20.24
C3A6.59
C4AF12.07
Physical properties
Initial setting time (min)65
Final setting time (min)600
Mechanical properties
Compressive strength (MPa)
 3 days17.6
 28 days46.2
Flexural strength (MPa)
 3 days3.5
 28 days7.8