Added metal concn. (ppm) No. of days % change in compressive strength in comparison of control
3 7 28 60 90 180 3 7 28 60 90 180
Control 323.4 436.0 486.0 570.0 570.0 620.0 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Cd (1000) 352.5 382.5 510.0 552.0 600.0 692.0 108.9 87.7 104.9 96.8 105.3 111.6
Cd (2000) 380.0 486.6  556.0 556.0 600.0 706.0 117.5 111.6 114.4 97.5 105.2 113.8
Cd (5000) 380.0 484.0 620.0 648.0 672.0 720.0           117.5 111.0         128.0        113.7 117.8 116.1
Table 4: Compressive strength (kg/cm2) of mortar samples.