An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj
In the past, sarooj had been used as the basic cementing material with which the A flaj system (the irrigation system used in Oman) was built. Worldwide, materials like sarooj existed and were known for their good impermeability and long durability. For this reason it was extensively used in hydraul...
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| description | In the past, sarooj had been used as the basic cementing material with which the A flaj system (the irrigation system used in Oman) was built. Worldwide, materials like sarooj existed and were known for their good impermeability and long durability. For this reason it was extensively used in hydraulic structures. Even in this century and with the ready availability of Portland cements, special plants were erected to produce materials like sarooj for major dams in the world. In the process of hydration In sarooj-lime mixes or in sarooj-cement mixes free lime is released which causes distress through the expansion of the mortar if allowed to accumulate. If free lime is stabilized within the structure of the mortar. it imparts additional strength and durability to it. The mortar becomes less permeable to water, which increases its resistance to wearhering. The stabilization is possible through the presence of a reactive silica/alumina in the mix so that it reacts with the free lime to form calcium silicates/aluminates. The properties of sarooj depend largely on the type of the raw material and the calcination parameters. This paper describes this material, its method of production and uses, and highlights research currently conducted to improve its properties. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3b09d09b8e2049daace2f1f3e5f1f7862022-12-22T03:56:30ZengSultan Qaboos UniversitySultan Qaboos University Journal for Science1027-524X2414-536X1999-12-0140354310.24200/squjs.vol4iss0pp35-43223An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani SaroojA. W. Hago0Amer Ali Al-Rawas1Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P. O.Box 33, AI-Khod 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University, P. O.Box 33, AI-Khod 123, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.In the past, sarooj had been used as the basic cementing material with which the A flaj system (the irrigation system used in Oman) was built. Worldwide, materials like sarooj existed and were known for their good impermeability and long durability. For this reason it was extensively used in hydraulic structures. Even in this century and with the ready availability of Portland cements, special plants were erected to produce materials like sarooj for major dams in the world. In the process of hydration In sarooj-lime mixes or in sarooj-cement mixes free lime is released which causes distress through the expansion of the mortar if allowed to accumulate. If free lime is stabilized within the structure of the mortar. it imparts additional strength and durability to it. The mortar becomes less permeable to water, which increases its resistance to wearhering. The stabilization is possible through the presence of a reactive silica/alumina in the mix so that it reacts with the free lime to form calcium silicates/aluminates. The properties of sarooj depend largely on the type of the raw material and the calcination parameters. This paper describes this material, its method of production and uses, and highlights research currently conducted to improve its properties.https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squjs/article/view/224science, applied science, basic science |
| spellingShingle | A. W. Hago Amer Ali Al-Rawas An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj Sultan Qaboos University Journal for Science science, applied science, basic science |
| title | An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj |
| title_full | An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj |
| title_fullStr | An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj |
| title_full_unstemmed | An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj |
| title_short | An investigation into the Traditional Method of Production of Omani Sarooj |
| title_sort | investigation into the traditional method of production of omani sarooj |
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