Table 1 Physical properties of materials used.

C

Ordinary Portland cement

Specific gravity = 3.16

Specific surface area = 3280 cm²/g

BFSC

Blast furnace slag cement

Specific gravity = 3.04

Specific surface area = 3870 cm²/g

Fly Ash

Fly ash

Specific gravity = 2.34

Specific surface area = 3960 cm²/g

S

Fine aggregate

Specific gravity = 2.58

Water absorption = 1.61%

G

Coarse aggregate

Specific gravity = 2.67

Water absorption = 1.14%

AEW

Air entraining water reducing agent, JIS A 6204, standard form

AE

Air entraining agent JIS A 6201, standard form