| Effect of lime addition on the properties of Portland
cement has been studied by taking 1:9,2:8,3:7, 4:6,5:5
and 6:4 lime/cement mixes. Setting time has been determined
by taking neat cement and cement lime mixes.
Workabilities, water retention values and strength have
been determined by taking cement-lime-sand mortars. It
was observed that lime acts as retarder and produces a
more workable mass. Slight lowering in the strength values
have been observed in the beginning which are regained with
the age of the sample. |
