Karahan, OkanHossain, Khandaker M. A.Atis, Cengiz D.Lachemi, MohamedOzbay, Erdogan2024-09-182024-09-1820172193-567X2191-4281https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-016-2403-0https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12483/10329This study investigates the effect of ground granulated pumice (GGP) on workability, compressive/flexural strength and abrasion/fire resistance of mortars. Mortar mixture was prepared by replacing cement with GGP at five different replacement ratios (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20%). The sand-to-binder and water-to-binder ratios of the produced mortars were 3.0 and 0.50, respectively. Compressive/flexural strength and horizontal Bohme abrasion tests were conducted on mortar specimens at 28 days. Mortar specimens were also exposed to elevated temperatures of 300, 600 and 900 for a duration of 1 h to measure residual compressive strength. Test results showed that the use of GGP reduced the flow/workability of fresh mortars. It was also observed that the use of 10% GGP content slightly improved strength, abrasion and fire resistance of mortars compared to control normal Portland cement mortar.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessGranulated pumiceMortarWorkabilityStrengthAbrasion resistanceElevated temperaturesArticle4231321132610.1007/s13369-016-2403-02-s2.0-85014695150Q1WOS:000395435400031Q3