Impact of Recycled Fine Aggregate on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Green Mortar

Through research that combined green environmental protection with the resource usage of solid waste, we explored more possibilities for mortar using recycled fine aggregate (RFA) as a material. In this work, natural fine aggregate (NFA) with different proportions of RFA in mortar was produced, while maintaining the same particle size distribution. Four types of mortar were produced, with replacement ratios of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%, as well as a reference mortar type without RFA. A comprehensive evaluation of the mortar with different proportions was conducted, including its workability, density, capillary water absorption, compressive strength, and flexural strength. The results indicated that the compressive strength and flexural strength of mortar containing 50% RFA improve within 14 days. In addition, with increased RFA usage, the mortar's mechanical properties decreased. The data obtained from this study will help in the application of RFA in green mortar.