Authors : Ogunyemi Olaoluwa Bidemi; Adesola Olubunmi Stephen; Olamijulo Oluwapelumi Emmanuel

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 6 - June

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Abstract : This study examined the mechanical and physical performance of marble-based backfill specimens prepared using two distinct binder strategies, cement-only formulations and hybrid cement–rice husk ash (RHA) systems, across four curing periods: 7, 14, 21 and 28 days.

Keywords : Mine Backfill; Rice Husk Ash; Hybrid Binder; Marble Aggregate; Compressive Strength; Pozzolanic Activity.

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