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Abstract: The purpose of this study is to prepare water resistant block from flue gas desulfurization gypsum [FGD]. A water resistant agent prepared from granulated blast-furnace slag (GBFS), high calcium fly ash (HCFA) and some additives, was mixed with calcined desulfurization gypsum to form modified gypsum powder which is used to produce water resistant block. The optimized proportioning was obtained by using orthogonal test. The softening coefficient of the product prepared is over 0.80 with thermal conductivity coefficient of 0.15W/(mK). The water resistance mechanism of this product was investigated by SEM and XRD. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: The load-bearing brick is made from low-silicon tailings by pressing and autoclaving process, in the presence of alkali-activated slag/fly ash cementing material (AAFSC). Tailings accounts for 83% of the total mass of the brick. The compressive strength of the brick is up to 16.1MPa, bending strength 3.8MPa, and with low drying shrinkage and good freeze–thaw resistance. Some factors influencing the mechanical strength of the brick including forming pressure, forming water content and curing regime, are investigated. The hydration products, freeze–thaw durability and anti-carbonation characteristics of the products are discussed. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]