ABSTRACT
The concept of fly ash-saturation is put forward based on the index of maximum compressive strength and optimum strength tactor of unit fly ash in mortar and concrete system, respectively. Experiments are also carried out to investigate the effect of water to binder ratio (w/b) and type of fly ash on fly ash-saturation under full hydration condition in mortar system. The results indicate that the value of fly ash-saturation in mortar is influenced by w/b and type of fly ash. In investigated area, fly ash-saturation in mortar and concrete ranges from 20% to 30% of total binder by weight. The fly ash-saturation for optimum compressive strength of mortar/concrete differs from one based on optimum unit strength factor of fly ash.
