Investigating the Calcination Temperature and Grinding Time of Calcined Clay on the Mechanical Properties and Durability of LC3 Concrete

The impact of the calcination temperature and grinding time on the mechanical properties and durability of limestone-calcined clay concrete (LC3) is crucial. In this research, calcined clay was produced within the temperature range of 700 °C to 900 °C, and the grinding time varied from 15 to 120 min. This study examines compressive strength and chloride penetration resistance using the rapid chloride migration test on LC3 concrete over a period of 180 days. The findings reveal that clay calcined at 800 °C for 120 min exhibited the highest specific surface area compared to other calcined clays. Furthermore, the compressive strength of LC3 concrete incorporating clay calcined at 800 °C for 60 min surpassed that of other mixtures investigated. Additionally, the chloride diffusion coefficient of LC3 concrete with calcined clay prepared at 800 °C for 120 min was lower than other mixtures.