Abstract: This paper presents the key features of calcium silicate products modified by basalt aggregate. The special focus is on porosity and compressive strength of the products discussed. From a practical point of view, these features are particularly important in building materials technology. The primary objective of the conducted research is to identify and analyze the porous structure of traditional and modified products as well as to determine an impact of the basalt aggregate on their compressive strength.
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