*2.5. Durability Properties*

The properties of water absorption, including total porosity, were evaluated using cylindrical specimens with a diameter of 76.2 mm and a thickness of 50 mm, according to the standard procedure described in ASTM C642-06 [16]. In addition, the resistance to chloride ion penetration was determined through the Rapid Chloride Permeability Test (ASTM C1202-05) by measuring the passage of an electric current through the chloride ion. [17].
