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Pros and Cons of Limestone

  1. Limestone offers durability when properly maintained and protected, but its porosity can affect its durability.
  2. Limestone adds aesthetic appeal and versatility to architectural designs, with a wide range of natural colors and patterns.
  3. Limestone is an abundant and cost-effective natural resource that has positive economic be…
  1. Limestone offers durability when properly maintained and protected, but its porosity can affect its durability.
  2. Limestone adds aesthetic appeal and versatility to architectural designs, with a wide range of natural colors and patterns.
  3. Limestone is an abundant and cost-effective natural resource that has positive economic benefits in various industries.
  4. Limestone mining has environmental impacts, such as carbon emissions, habitat destruction, and loss of biodiversity, which need to be addressed through sustainable practices.
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Rheology and hardened properties of eco-friendly ultra-high …

The adsorption differences of ions from pore solutions in cementitious slurries on filler surfaces also influence the nucleation effect of C-S-H on the surface of stone powder [43], [44].Studies have shown that the addition of limestone powder promotes nucleation on the surface of cement hydrates, thereby accelerating the hydration process of cement [45], [46].

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10 Advantages and Disadvantages of Quarrying …

List of the Pros of Quarrying Limestone. 1. It can be an economic engine. Quarries can provide numerous jobs at the local level. People can …

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Effect of Acid–Rock Reaction on the Microstructure and …

Acid treatment is widely used for exploiting tight limestone reservoirs, and how acid affects the microstructure and mechanical property of tight limestone needs deeper understanding. Tight limestone cores from Middle Ordovician Yijianfang Formation in Tarim Basin, China, were collected to conduct acid coreflooding tests, simulating acid–rock reaction …

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Influence of limestone powder particle size on the sulfate …

Environmental and economical friendly ultra-high performance-concrete incorporating appropriate quarry-stone powders. J. Clean. Prod., 260 (2020) Google Scholar [8] ... Effects of the fineness of limestone powder and cement on the hydration and strength development of PLC concrete. Constr. Build. Mater, 135 (2017), pp. 129-136.

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Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and …

Within this context, this research explores the impacts of limestone mining, a significant economic driver, on the environment and communities, specifically in Sirmaur.

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Economic and Environmental Issues of Quarrying

Quarrying is a practice now becoming an environmental issue as the demand for limestone increases in the industry and construction. Quarrying includes the creation of a large amount of dust,...

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Extended Use of Limestone Fines in Various Concretes

effect of limestone fines as a Portland cement blend component for Types I and IP (25% fly ash) cements, particularly, its effects on strength and air permeability. The cements were replaced by limestone fines in mortar mixtures up to 20% and in concrete up to 10%. The limestone used in the study is the fine residue of a

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(PDF) Mining Science THE EFFECT OF LIMESTONE FINENESS …

The results showed that increasing the surface area of limestone could be with a favorable effect on the physical properties in particular the setting time and the shrinkage; further to good ...

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Effect of heating rate on the kinetics of limestone calcination

This paper reports on the effect of heating rates between 0.1 °C/s and 205.0 °C/s on the thermodynamics and kinetics of limestone calcination in air. These heating rates are orders of magnitude higher than those used in the thermogravimetric analysers that have been reported previously (0.1 °C/s to 0.8 °C/s).

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EFFECT OF LIMESTONE POWDER ON MECHANICAL …

components in addition to cement are used in the manufacturing process. In this paper, the effect of limestone powder has been investigated as a cement substitute. Five mixtures were designed with different ... economical and have a vast effect on the cement composites depending on location and specific conditions. Some researchers (Babu and ...

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Limestone quarrying

This is about Advantages and Disadvantages of having a limestone quarry nearby and whether the effects are economical, environmental or social.

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The effect of clinker and limestone quality on the gas permeability

The addition of 35% limestone in the cement causes a definite increase of the concrete permeability. These samples, also, present lower compressive strength at 28 d. As far as the effect of the limestone quality is concerned, limestone L3 seems to Fig. 5. The effect of limestone content on concrete properties (samples: LC1, LC2, LC3).

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Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and Adaptive …

8 Environmental Hazards of Limestone Mining and Adaptive … 125 8.3.1 Impacts on Land and Soil Opencast mining has been associated with a change in land use and land cover of

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Impact of crushed limestone dust on concrete's properties

The use of crushed limestone dust may affect the properties of concrete. As per Celik and Marar [2] the inherent property of concrete to flow known as workability decreases with the use of crushed limestone dust. This is due to the presence of finer particles whose specific surface area is high, which absorbs more water and leads to a reduction in slump value.

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Mechanical and Durability Properties of Portland Limestone

Despite lower environmental impacts, the use of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) concrete has been limited due to its reduced later age strength and compromised durability properties. This research evaluates the effects of nano calcium carbonate (CaCO3) on the performance of PLC concrete. The study follows a series of experiments on the fresh, …

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Study on the deterioration characteristics of limestone powder …

In summary, the time-varying and high-temperature environments have a greater effect on the mass loss rate of limestone powder cement mortar. At the same time, the mass loss rate of specimens in low-temperature environment is greater than that of specimens in room temperature environment. ... Environmental and economical friendly ultra-high ...

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Effect of limestone aggregate type and water–cement ratio on …

The technical and economical aspects regarding the durability, ... Effect of limestone substitution on the microstructure of cement mortar. Environ. Soc. J. (Chem. Adm.), 2 (1999), pp. 220-226. Google Scholar [16] C. Yetiş, C. Demirkol, Detailed Geological Investigations of the Western Side of the Adana Basin, Miner. Res.

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Impact of Limestone Powder on the Mechanical and …

"Fresh and hardened properties of self consolidating portland limestone cement mortars: Effect of high volume limestone powder replaced by cement." Constr. Build. Mater. 196 (Jan): 115–125.

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USE OF LIMESTONE QUARRY BY-PRODUCTS FOR DEVELOPING ECONOMICAL …

Quarry by-products (QB), usually <1/4 in. (6 mm) in size, are the residual deposits from the production of required grades of aggregate. This paper provides findings of a detailed laboratory study ...

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A study on the parameters affecting the properties of Portland

The carbonation of Portland cement, metakaolin and limestone mortars has been investigated after hydration for 91 days and exposure to 1% (v/v) CO 2 at 20 °C/57% RH for 280 days. The carbonation depths have been measured by phenolphthalein whereas mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), TGA and thermodynamic modeling have been used to study pore …

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Effect of limestone fines as a partial replacement of cement on the

This study focused on the effect of incorporating different percentage levels of limestone fines (LF) on the shrinkage and expansion development of mortar specimens for a total period of 28 days. To observe this effect, a total of 5 mortar mixes were employed with five substitution rate of cement with LF ranging from 0 to 20%.

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Effects of the fineness of limestone powder and cement on the …

The effects of limestone powder addition on the hydration and strength properties of OPC have been studied by various research groups, which found that its presence increased the hydration rate of Portland cement during early age stages [3], [4].In addition, Portland Cement Association [5] provided the research on the hydration and setting times, heat evolution, …

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Synergistic effect of limestone and supplementary cementitious

This effect brings an improvement of the mechanical strength at early age that compensates for the decrease produced by the dilution effect caused by LS addition. As Deboucha et al. reported [50] this effect depends on the replacement level and on the surface area of the mineral additive used.-

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Exploring Limestone Uses in Various Industries

Limestone, a seemingly ordinary rock, holds extraordinary significance in modern society.Its versatile nature and wide-ranging applications across numerous industries often go unnoticed by many. However, looking deeper into its uses reveals a mineral that plays a vital role in agriculture, manufacturing, environmental remediation, healthcare, and beyond.

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Limestone Mining in the Himalayas: Advancing Adaptive

India ranks second globally in cement output, highlighting limestone's strategic importance to this industry (Morrow et al., 2014). Coal also relies heavily on limestone, with 76% used by the coal industry due to coal satisfying 55% of national energy needs. Limestone primarily feeds the power, fertilizer, textiles, paper, and brick industries.

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Effects of heat-treatment on physical and mechanical properties …

Limestone, being one of the most economical and widely favored natural building materials, has been widely used in structures. For example, this stone has been the primary material for constructing megalithic temples like Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra and Tarxien [21], [22], as well as underground cities like Inkerman, Eski-Kermen and Bakla [23] .

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Uses of limestone Advantages and disadvantages Economic value

Limestone is of major importance in economic development, with the production of cement even used as a measure of progress. In many infrastructure projects – such as dam and bridge …

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Utilisation of high volumes of limestone quarry wastes in concrete

In conventional concrete, the introduction of high volumes of limestone quarry dust to concrete mixes is limited due to its high fineness. Its corporation in excess amounts to fresh concrete increases the water demand, which has negative effects on the properties of fresh (longer setting times) and hardened concrete (low strength due to increased capillary porosity …

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Digging Deeper: Assessing the Impact of Limestone …

While limestone quarrying offers substantial economic benefits, it also presents environmental challenges that must be addressed through sustainable practices and innovative rehabilitation efforts. The task of …

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THE EFFECT OF LIMESTONE FINENESS ON TERNARY …

positive impact on the technical, economical and environmental levels (Men G et al., 2003; Menéndez G et al., 2003; Caid R et al., 2010; Torres C et al., 2017). The beneficial effect of the limestone fillers on the speed of hydration of the Port-land cement at the early age was already highlighted by previous studies (Lothenbach

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Compressive stress-strain relationship of limestone calcined clay

Limestone calcined clay cement-based ultra-high performance concrete (LC 3-UHPC) was found to possess excellent eco-efficiency and mechanical properties.However, the effect of the substitution rate and the calcined clay to limestone powder ratio on the compressive stress-strain relationship of LC 3-UHPC matrix remains unclear.This study tested the uniaxial compressive …

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A review on environmental impact assessment of limestone …

According to the effect of limestone mining in the region, it is proposed that all stakeholders, in particular the owners of mines and cement plants, should pay the requisite attention to the environmental issues prevailing throughout the area. It leads to perform the necessary actions to maintain the ecosystem environmental clearness ...

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