Investigation of the engineering properties of environmentally-friendly self-compacting lightweight mortar containing olive kernel shells as aggregate

The present study investigates the possibility of developing a self-compacting lightweight mortar (SCLM) using an agricultural by-product, namely the Crushed Olive Kernel (COK) Shell. The valorization of these co-products can certainly make it possible to use them as a substitute for natural aggregates and thus create additional economic, social and environmental value; it also allows a better handling and management of these co-products.