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Table 6 Mixture recipe adopted in Case Study 3.

From: Multiphysics Modeling and Simulation of Strength Development and Distribution in Cemented Tailings Backfill Structures

Cement type

Cement content (wt%)

W/C ratio

Tailings type

Sulphur content of tailings (wt%)

Portland cement type I

3, 4.5, and 6

12, 8, and 6

Tailings from metal mine

16

  1. wt% weight percentage of cement to total solid weight; W/C ratio water-to-cement ratio.