Presentation on MIXTURE DESIGN OF FLY ASH & SLAG BASED ALKALI ACTIVATED CONCRETE FOR PRECAST CONCRETE
made by Daxesh Patel under guidance of Prof Sonal Thakkar at #33NCCE #IEIGSC
This document discusses geopolymer concrete as an innovative and eco-friendly construction material. It is made from aluminosilicate materials like fly ash or slag in combination with an alkaline activator solution. Geopolymer concrete offers advantages over traditional concrete like lower CO2 emissions, utilization of waste materials, and improved durability. The document outlines the constituents, mixing process, properties and applications of geopolymer concrete. Some drawbacks include the need for special handling and the corrosiveness of the alkaline activators. In conclusion, geopolymer concrete is a promising construction material due to its sustainability and performance benefits.
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY STUDY OF GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG BASED G...Shoaib Wani
This document studies the strength and durability of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) based geopolymer concrete. The study aims to determine the compressive strength and durability parameters of GGBS concrete with varying molar concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions. The results show that compressive strength increases with higher NaOH concentration from 5M to 8M. Rapid chloride permeability and water absorption tests also indicate improved durability. In conclusion, GGBS concrete provides higher strength than conventional concrete and has potential as a more sustainable alternative if setting time issues can be addressed.
The document discusses geopolymer concrete as an alternative to traditional Portland cement concrete. It defines geopolymer concrete as a material made through a chemical reaction of aluminosilicate materials like fly ash or slag with an alkaline solution. This reaction forms a three-dimensional polymeric chain and network. In contrast to Portland cement, water is not involved in the chemical reaction and curing of geopolymer concrete. The document outlines the constituents, properties, applications and limitations of geopolymer concrete. It notes the potential for geopolymer concrete to provide environmental benefits over traditional concrete.
Geopolymer concrete is an innovative, eco-friendly construction material.
It is used as replacement of cement concrete.
In geopolymer concrete cement is not used as a binding material.
Fly ash, silica-fume, or GGBS, along with alkali solution are used as binders.
The reduced CO2 emissions of Geopolymer cements make them a good alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement.
Produces a substance that is comparable to or better than traditional cements with respect to most properties.
Geopolymer concrete has excellent properties within both acid and salt environments
Low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete has excellent compressive strength and is suitable for Structural applications.
This document provides information on geopolymer concrete (GPC) submitted by a group of students. It includes an introduction to GPC, which is an alternative to Portland cement concrete that uses industrial byproducts like fly ash. The document discusses the materials used in GPC including fly ash, aggregates, and alkaline activators. It presents the mix design for M20 grade GPC using different molarity alkaline activator solutions. Test results show increasing compressive strength with increasing molarity. Benefits of GPC include reduced CO2 emissions, use of waste materials, fire resistance, and acid resistance. Challenges include developing strength at ambient temperatures and standardization. The conclusion is that GPC is more suitable for pre
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE WITH WASTECERAMIC TILE IN CONCRETELokeshShirbhate2
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE WITH WASTECERAMIC TILE IN CONCRETE.
This Presentation is Describe the behavior of concrete after the use of Ceramic tiles in concrete as a replacement of coarse Aggregate.
The geopolymer cement is formed by polymerization process which involves the reaction between an aluminosilicate source material such as fly-ash, GGBS, etc. with an alkaline activator solutions.
This document discusses geopolymer concrete as an innovative and eco-friendly construction material. It is made from aluminosilicate materials like fly ash or slag in combination with an alkaline activator solution. Geopolymer concrete offers advantages over traditional concrete like lower CO2 emissions, utilization of waste materials, and improved durability. The document outlines the constituents, mixing process, properties and applications of geopolymer concrete. Some drawbacks include the need for special handling and the corrosiveness of the alkaline activators. In conclusion, geopolymer concrete is a promising construction material due to its sustainability and performance benefits.
STRENGTH AND DURABILITY STUDY OF GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG BASED G...Shoaib Wani
This document studies the strength and durability of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) based geopolymer concrete. The study aims to determine the compressive strength and durability parameters of GGBS concrete with varying molar concentrations of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solutions. The results show that compressive strength increases with higher NaOH concentration from 5M to 8M. Rapid chloride permeability and water absorption tests also indicate improved durability. In conclusion, GGBS concrete provides higher strength than conventional concrete and has potential as a more sustainable alternative if setting time issues can be addressed.
The document discusses geopolymer concrete as an alternative to traditional Portland cement concrete. It defines geopolymer concrete as a material made through a chemical reaction of aluminosilicate materials like fly ash or slag with an alkaline solution. This reaction forms a three-dimensional polymeric chain and network. In contrast to Portland cement, water is not involved in the chemical reaction and curing of geopolymer concrete. The document outlines the constituents, properties, applications and limitations of geopolymer concrete. It notes the potential for geopolymer concrete to provide environmental benefits over traditional concrete.
Geopolymer concrete is an innovative, eco-friendly construction material.
It is used as replacement of cement concrete.
In geopolymer concrete cement is not used as a binding material.
Fly ash, silica-fume, or GGBS, along with alkali solution are used as binders.
The reduced CO2 emissions of Geopolymer cements make them a good alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement.
Produces a substance that is comparable to or better than traditional cements with respect to most properties.
Geopolymer concrete has excellent properties within both acid and salt environments
Low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete has excellent compressive strength and is suitable for Structural applications.
This document provides information on geopolymer concrete (GPC) submitted by a group of students. It includes an introduction to GPC, which is an alternative to Portland cement concrete that uses industrial byproducts like fly ash. The document discusses the materials used in GPC including fly ash, aggregates, and alkaline activators. It presents the mix design for M20 grade GPC using different molarity alkaline activator solutions. Test results show increasing compressive strength with increasing molarity. Benefits of GPC include reduced CO2 emissions, use of waste materials, fire resistance, and acid resistance. Challenges include developing strength at ambient temperatures and standardization. The conclusion is that GPC is more suitable for pre
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE WITH WASTECERAMIC TILE IN CONCRETELokeshShirbhate2
PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF COARSE AGGREGATE WITH WASTECERAMIC TILE IN CONCRETE.
This Presentation is Describe the behavior of concrete after the use of Ceramic tiles in concrete as a replacement of coarse Aggregate.
The geopolymer cement is formed by polymerization process which involves the reaction between an aluminosilicate source material such as fly-ash, GGBS, etc. with an alkaline activator solutions.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT MOLARITY OF ALKALINE ACTIVATOR ON FLY ASH BASED CONCRETEUMESHCHAKRABORTY1
This document presents a study on the effect of different molarity of alkaline activator on fly ash based concrete. It includes an introduction to geopolymer concrete and its benefits over ordinary Portland cement concrete. The objectives are to study the compressive and tensile strengths of geopolymer concrete with alkaline activators of 8M, 10M and 12M molarity. The results show that both compressive and tensile strengths increase with curing age and molarity. Geopolymer concrete with 12M alkaline activator achieved the highest strengths. The conclusion is that fly ash concrete can replace cement while achieving similar or better strengths through the geopolymerization process.
This document defines and describes lightweight concrete. It discusses three main types of lightweight concrete: porous concrete, concrete without fine aggregate, and lightweight aggregate concrete.
Porous concrete contains air bubbles that make it lightweight. Concrete without fine aggregate uses only cement, water, and coarse aggregates. Lightweight aggregate concrete uses lightweight aggregates like pumice or expanded clay instead of regular aggregates.
The document outlines the characteristics and advantages of lightweight concrete, including better thermal and fire insulation, durability in various environments, lower water absorption, and acoustic properties. It also notes some disadvantages like increased sensitivity to water content and difficulty in placement and finishing.
This document provides information on aggregates used in traditional building materials. It defines aggregates as fillers used with binding materials that are derived from rocks. Aggregates make up 70-80% of concrete's volume and influence its properties. Aggregates are broadly classified into fine aggregates smaller than 4.75mm and coarse aggregates larger than 4.75mm. The document discusses various types of coarse aggregates based on geological origin, size, shape, and unit weight. It also covers properties of aggregates like strength, shape, specific gravity, moisture content and tests conducted on aggregates. Alkali aggregate reaction and measures to prevent it are summarized.
The document summarizes research presented at an international conference on the partial replacement of cement in geopolymer quarry rock dust concrete under different curing conditions. It includes objectives to study the effects of different fly ash and cement mixtures cured through normal, steam, and hot air oven methods. Results showed that compressive and flexural strength generally increased with higher curing temperatures and cement content. Steam curing produced the highest strengths across mixture designs. The research aims to address sustainability challenges in concrete production by exploring geopolymer alternatives.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable concrete that can spread and consolidate under its own weight without vibration or compaction. Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed SCC in the late 1980s to address labor shortages. By the early 1990s, Japan was using SCC without vibration, and its use spread to other countries. SCC offers benefits like reduced labor costs, faster construction, and improved safety and finishes. It requires special mix designs using superplasticizers, viscosity agents, and mineral admixtures to achieve flowability, passing ability through reinforcement, and resistance to segregation.
This document discusses silica fume, a byproduct of silicon and ferrosilicon metal production that is used to improve the properties of concrete. It defines silica fume and notes its amorphous structure and small particle size. The document outlines the metals that produce silica fume and lists its physical properties. It then explains how silica fume provides technical advantages and resource conservation when added to concrete, increasing its strength, density, and durability while reducing permeability. The document presents data showing increased concrete strengths from silica fume additions and notes its benefits for corrosion protection. It also discusses environmental benefits and cautions of using silica fume in concrete.
CON 123 Session 6 - Physical Propertiesalpenaccedu
The document discusses various physical tests performed on portland cement, including consistency, setting time, soundness, compressive strength, and fineness. It also covers topics like heat of hydration, particle size distribution, density measurement techniques, and sustainable development practices in the cement industry such as reducing CO2 emissions. The physical tests are important to characterize the properties and performance of cement.
The document discusses the potential for geopolymer concrete to reduce CO2 emissions from the concrete industry. Geopolymer concrete is made from industrial byproducts like fly ash rather than Portland cement, and can offer benefits like higher strength, fire resistance, and durability while reducing CO2 by up to 90% compared to ordinary Portland cement concrete. The document outlines the production process of geopolymer concrete and its advantages over traditional concrete, as well as opportunities for its future use in infrastructure projects.
Geo polymer concrete is made from alkaline activation of materials rich in silica and alumina, such as fly ash, without the use of Portland cement. This reduces CO2 emissions. Marble dust can partially replace fly ash in geo polymer concrete mixes. Testing showed that mixes cured in steam achieved higher compressive strengths than ambient curing, and strengths increased with lower water-to-solids ratios and longer curing times. While marble dust concrete exhibited slightly lower strengths than fly ash mixes, it demonstrates similar strengthening behaviors from curing and offers potential environmental benefits from marble waste reuse.
This document discusses using ceramic waste as an aggregate in concrete. It presents the results of an experiment replacing regular aggregate with 10-40% ceramic waste aggregate. The highest compressive strengths were achieved with 10-30% replacement. Replacing over 30% resulted in lower strengths. The conclusion is that ceramic waste can be effectively used in concrete as both sand and coarse aggregate up to certain percentages without negatively impacting strength properties. This reduces waste in the ceramic industry and costs for raw materials in concrete production.
The document discusses the fresh and hardened properties of concrete. It describes workability, segregation, and bleeding as important fresh properties. Workability is affected by water content, mix proportions, aggregate size and shape. The slump cone test and compaction factor test are described for measuring workability. Hardened properties discussed include compressive strength, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity. The compression test, flexural strength test, and stress-strain relationship determination are described for evaluating hardened properties.
Blended cement – advantages, types and applications- Blended cement are produced by inter-grinding Portland cement clinker together at temperatures of about 1400–1500°C.)
The document discusses various tests used to evaluate the properties of fresh and hardened concrete, including slump tests, compaction factor tests, Vee-Bee consistometer tests, flow tests, and Kelly ball tests for fresh concrete workability. Hardened concrete is evaluated using rebound hammer tests to estimate compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests to assess quality. A case study describes a reinforced concrete structure collapse due to design flaws in accounting for beam-column joint forces, inadequate reinforcement detailing, and omitted column links.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve issues with inadequate concrete compaction. SCC is highly flowable under its own weight and fills formwork without vibration. It was pioneered by Professor Hajime Okamura and has seen increasing use globally since 2000. The document discusses the constituents, properties, testing, and advantages of SCC compared to traditional vibrated concrete.
This document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which does not require vibration for compaction. It can be designed to have good filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The document outlines the objectives, specifications, advantages, applications, characteristics, and test methods for SCC. It also reviews literature on using fibers or fly ash to improve properties of hardened SCC and its alkaline resistance.
Geopolymer concrete is an alternative to traditional cement concrete that has lower environmental impact. It is made from industrial byproducts like fly ash and an alkaline solution, which allows it to set through a polymerization process rather than hydration. Geopolymer concrete has advantages like lower CO2 emissions, higher strength, and better acid and salt resistance compared to ordinary Portland cement. While it is more difficult to produce and cure than traditional concrete, geopolymer concrete has applications in pavements, retaining walls, water tanks, and precast construction elements.
Glass powder replacement for cement.by ananth k p coorgMujeeb Muji
This document discusses a research study on using waste glass powder as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. The objectives were to increase workability, compressive strength, and lighten the concrete, while also reducing landfill waste. Glass powder replaced up to 30% of cement in the concrete mixes. The results showed that mixes with glass powder had higher workability and only slightly lower compressive strength compared to standard mixes. The glass powder also lightened the concrete. Therefore, the study concluded that using waste glass powder in concrete is an effective way to increase sustainability while maintaining adequate performance properties.
Geopolymers are new materials for fire- and heat-resistant coatings and adhesives, medicinal applications, high-temperature ceramics, new binders for fire-resistant fiber composites, toxic and radioactive waste encapsulation and new cements for concrete.
Fiber reinforced concrete is a composite material made of cement, mortar or concrete with closely spaced fibers added. The fibers, which can include glass, carbon, polypropylene or nylon, increase the tensile strength and crack resistance of the concrete.
Fiberglass reinforced concrete (GFRC) specifically uses glass fibers in the mix. It provides an ultra-strong yet flexible concrete that protects against environmental damage. GFRC is lightweight, durable, and can be cast into complex shapes.
Some key properties and applications of fiber reinforced concrete include increased tensile strength, impact resistance, limited crack growth, use in pavement overlays, industrial floors, bridges, canal linings, blast resistant structures, and pre
This document discusses bendable concrete, also known as engineered cementitious composites (ECC). ECC is reinforced with micromechanically designed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers, which allow it to bend up to 5% tensile strain without fracturing like conventional concrete. ECC is made from similar ingredients as concrete but without coarse aggregates. It acts more like a flexible metal than brittle glass. Potential applications mentioned include earthquake resistant buildings, concrete canvas for military use, and more durable bridges and roads with reduced need for expansion joints.
As cement is been involved in various contrived effects to the environment, an alternative is necessary for its impacts reduction.Such alternative is done by completely replacing the cement with silicafume and flyash which are the by-products.
Experimental Investigation on Ferro-Geopolymer Flat PanelsSuhail Shaikh
To find out the effective utilization of the abundant quantity of Indian fly ash polluting the environment.
To find out the suitability of quarry sand as a fine aggregate.
To determine the suitability of Geopolymer mortar in practical application of the Civil Engineering Field.
EFFECT OF DIFFERENT MOLARITY OF ALKALINE ACTIVATOR ON FLY ASH BASED CONCRETEUMESHCHAKRABORTY1
This document presents a study on the effect of different molarity of alkaline activator on fly ash based concrete. It includes an introduction to geopolymer concrete and its benefits over ordinary Portland cement concrete. The objectives are to study the compressive and tensile strengths of geopolymer concrete with alkaline activators of 8M, 10M and 12M molarity. The results show that both compressive and tensile strengths increase with curing age and molarity. Geopolymer concrete with 12M alkaline activator achieved the highest strengths. The conclusion is that fly ash concrete can replace cement while achieving similar or better strengths through the geopolymerization process.
This document defines and describes lightweight concrete. It discusses three main types of lightweight concrete: porous concrete, concrete without fine aggregate, and lightweight aggregate concrete.
Porous concrete contains air bubbles that make it lightweight. Concrete without fine aggregate uses only cement, water, and coarse aggregates. Lightweight aggregate concrete uses lightweight aggregates like pumice or expanded clay instead of regular aggregates.
The document outlines the characteristics and advantages of lightweight concrete, including better thermal and fire insulation, durability in various environments, lower water absorption, and acoustic properties. It also notes some disadvantages like increased sensitivity to water content and difficulty in placement and finishing.
This document provides information on aggregates used in traditional building materials. It defines aggregates as fillers used with binding materials that are derived from rocks. Aggregates make up 70-80% of concrete's volume and influence its properties. Aggregates are broadly classified into fine aggregates smaller than 4.75mm and coarse aggregates larger than 4.75mm. The document discusses various types of coarse aggregates based on geological origin, size, shape, and unit weight. It also covers properties of aggregates like strength, shape, specific gravity, moisture content and tests conducted on aggregates. Alkali aggregate reaction and measures to prevent it are summarized.
The document summarizes research presented at an international conference on the partial replacement of cement in geopolymer quarry rock dust concrete under different curing conditions. It includes objectives to study the effects of different fly ash and cement mixtures cured through normal, steam, and hot air oven methods. Results showed that compressive and flexural strength generally increased with higher curing temperatures and cement content. Steam curing produced the highest strengths across mixture designs. The research aims to address sustainability challenges in concrete production by exploring geopolymer alternatives.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) is a highly flowable concrete that can spread and consolidate under its own weight without vibration or compaction. Researchers at the University of Tokyo developed SCC in the late 1980s to address labor shortages. By the early 1990s, Japan was using SCC without vibration, and its use spread to other countries. SCC offers benefits like reduced labor costs, faster construction, and improved safety and finishes. It requires special mix designs using superplasticizers, viscosity agents, and mineral admixtures to achieve flowability, passing ability through reinforcement, and resistance to segregation.
This document discusses silica fume, a byproduct of silicon and ferrosilicon metal production that is used to improve the properties of concrete. It defines silica fume and notes its amorphous structure and small particle size. The document outlines the metals that produce silica fume and lists its physical properties. It then explains how silica fume provides technical advantages and resource conservation when added to concrete, increasing its strength, density, and durability while reducing permeability. The document presents data showing increased concrete strengths from silica fume additions and notes its benefits for corrosion protection. It also discusses environmental benefits and cautions of using silica fume in concrete.
CON 123 Session 6 - Physical Propertiesalpenaccedu
The document discusses various physical tests performed on portland cement, including consistency, setting time, soundness, compressive strength, and fineness. It also covers topics like heat of hydration, particle size distribution, density measurement techniques, and sustainable development practices in the cement industry such as reducing CO2 emissions. The physical tests are important to characterize the properties and performance of cement.
The document discusses the potential for geopolymer concrete to reduce CO2 emissions from the concrete industry. Geopolymer concrete is made from industrial byproducts like fly ash rather than Portland cement, and can offer benefits like higher strength, fire resistance, and durability while reducing CO2 by up to 90% compared to ordinary Portland cement concrete. The document outlines the production process of geopolymer concrete and its advantages over traditional concrete, as well as opportunities for its future use in infrastructure projects.
Geo polymer concrete is made from alkaline activation of materials rich in silica and alumina, such as fly ash, without the use of Portland cement. This reduces CO2 emissions. Marble dust can partially replace fly ash in geo polymer concrete mixes. Testing showed that mixes cured in steam achieved higher compressive strengths than ambient curing, and strengths increased with lower water-to-solids ratios and longer curing times. While marble dust concrete exhibited slightly lower strengths than fly ash mixes, it demonstrates similar strengthening behaviors from curing and offers potential environmental benefits from marble waste reuse.
This document discusses using ceramic waste as an aggregate in concrete. It presents the results of an experiment replacing regular aggregate with 10-40% ceramic waste aggregate. The highest compressive strengths were achieved with 10-30% replacement. Replacing over 30% resulted in lower strengths. The conclusion is that ceramic waste can be effectively used in concrete as both sand and coarse aggregate up to certain percentages without negatively impacting strength properties. This reduces waste in the ceramic industry and costs for raw materials in concrete production.
The document discusses the fresh and hardened properties of concrete. It describes workability, segregation, and bleeding as important fresh properties. Workability is affected by water content, mix proportions, aggregate size and shape. The slump cone test and compaction factor test are described for measuring workability. Hardened properties discussed include compressive strength, flexural strength, and modulus of elasticity. The compression test, flexural strength test, and stress-strain relationship determination are described for evaluating hardened properties.
Blended cement – advantages, types and applications- Blended cement are produced by inter-grinding Portland cement clinker together at temperatures of about 1400–1500°C.)
The document discusses various tests used to evaluate the properties of fresh and hardened concrete, including slump tests, compaction factor tests, Vee-Bee consistometer tests, flow tests, and Kelly ball tests for fresh concrete workability. Hardened concrete is evaluated using rebound hammer tests to estimate compressive strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests to assess quality. A case study describes a reinforced concrete structure collapse due to design flaws in accounting for beam-column joint forces, inadequate reinforcement detailing, and omitted column links.
Self-compacting concrete (SCC) was developed in Japan in the 1980s to solve issues with inadequate concrete compaction. SCC is highly flowable under its own weight and fills formwork without vibration. It was pioneered by Professor Hajime Okamura and has seen increasing use globally since 2000. The document discusses the constituents, properties, testing, and advantages of SCC compared to traditional vibrated concrete.
This document discusses self-compacting concrete (SCC), which does not require vibration for compaction. It can be designed to have good filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance. The document outlines the objectives, specifications, advantages, applications, characteristics, and test methods for SCC. It also reviews literature on using fibers or fly ash to improve properties of hardened SCC and its alkaline resistance.
Geopolymer concrete is an alternative to traditional cement concrete that has lower environmental impact. It is made from industrial byproducts like fly ash and an alkaline solution, which allows it to set through a polymerization process rather than hydration. Geopolymer concrete has advantages like lower CO2 emissions, higher strength, and better acid and salt resistance compared to ordinary Portland cement. While it is more difficult to produce and cure than traditional concrete, geopolymer concrete has applications in pavements, retaining walls, water tanks, and precast construction elements.
Glass powder replacement for cement.by ananth k p coorgMujeeb Muji
This document discusses a research study on using waste glass powder as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. The objectives were to increase workability, compressive strength, and lighten the concrete, while also reducing landfill waste. Glass powder replaced up to 30% of cement in the concrete mixes. The results showed that mixes with glass powder had higher workability and only slightly lower compressive strength compared to standard mixes. The glass powder also lightened the concrete. Therefore, the study concluded that using waste glass powder in concrete is an effective way to increase sustainability while maintaining adequate performance properties.
Geopolymers are new materials for fire- and heat-resistant coatings and adhesives, medicinal applications, high-temperature ceramics, new binders for fire-resistant fiber composites, toxic and radioactive waste encapsulation and new cements for concrete.
Fiber reinforced concrete is a composite material made of cement, mortar or concrete with closely spaced fibers added. The fibers, which can include glass, carbon, polypropylene or nylon, increase the tensile strength and crack resistance of the concrete.
Fiberglass reinforced concrete (GFRC) specifically uses glass fibers in the mix. It provides an ultra-strong yet flexible concrete that protects against environmental damage. GFRC is lightweight, durable, and can be cast into complex shapes.
Some key properties and applications of fiber reinforced concrete include increased tensile strength, impact resistance, limited crack growth, use in pavement overlays, industrial floors, bridges, canal linings, blast resistant structures, and pre
This document discusses bendable concrete, also known as engineered cementitious composites (ECC). ECC is reinforced with micromechanically designed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers, which allow it to bend up to 5% tensile strain without fracturing like conventional concrete. ECC is made from similar ingredients as concrete but without coarse aggregates. It acts more like a flexible metal than brittle glass. Potential applications mentioned include earthquake resistant buildings, concrete canvas for military use, and more durable bridges and roads with reduced need for expansion joints.
As cement is been involved in various contrived effects to the environment, an alternative is necessary for its impacts reduction.Such alternative is done by completely replacing the cement with silicafume and flyash which are the by-products.
Experimental Investigation on Ferro-Geopolymer Flat PanelsSuhail Shaikh
To find out the effective utilization of the abundant quantity of Indian fly ash polluting the environment.
To find out the suitability of quarry sand as a fine aggregate.
To determine the suitability of Geopolymer mortar in practical application of the Civil Engineering Field.
This document outlines an experimental investigation on producing high-performance concrete using copper slag as a partial replacement for fine aggregate. The methodology involves studying the material properties, developing mix proportions, and conducting tests on fresh and hardened concrete containing different percentages of copper slag. The results show that replacing fine aggregate with up to 50% copper slag can increase the compressive, tensile, and flexural strengths of the hardened concrete compared to a normal mix without copper slag. The document concludes that utilizing waste copper slag in concrete is an effective way to improve mechanical properties while reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the cement industry.
This document presents a study on improving the physical properties of road pavement materials by using industrial wastes. It includes:
- An introduction describing the importance of roads and motivation to modify soil properties for construction using industrial waste.
- A literature review summarizing previous research finding waste materials like fly ash and steel slag can improve soil/concrete properties when used individually or in combination for geotechnical works.
- Methodology describing laboratory tests conducted on soil mixed with spent wash and concrete made by partially replacing natural aggregates with steel slag aggregates.
- Results showing the spent wash improved soil compaction properties at 6.5% addition and steel slag concrete achieved highest compressive strength at 75% aggregate replacement.
AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY ON FLY-ASH AND STEEL SLAG POWDER BASED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETEIRJET Journal
This document presents an experimental study on fly ash and steel slag powder-based geopolymer concrete. Geopolymer concrete is an eco-friendly alternative to ordinary Portland cement concrete that utilizes industrial byproducts like fly ash and steel slag as binders activated by an alkaline solution. Specimens with varying molarities (10M, 14M, and 16M) of sodium hydroxide solution were cast and tested to evaluate compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength at curing periods of 7, 14, and 28 days. Test results showed that compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength generally increased with curing age and molarity. The maximum strengths were observed for
This document summarizes a research paper that studied the abrasion resistance of geopolymer concrete at varying temperatures. The paper prepared geopolymer concrete samples using fly ash as the source material and an alkaline solution of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate. Samples were cured at 25°C, 60°C, and 80°C and tested for abrasion resistance at 5-25 minutes using a tile abrasion testing machine. Results showed that abrasion resistance increased with higher curing temperature, with samples cured at 80°C showing the highest resistance. The paper concluded that geopolymer concrete has good abrasion resistance properties and further research is needed on mixtures with higher alkaline liquid ratios.
Early age strength and workability of slag pastes activated by sodium silicatesfrank collins
This document reports on an investigation into activating blast furnace slag with sodium silicates to achieve equivalent one-day strength to Portland cement at normal curing temperatures and reasonable workability. The effects of varying sodium silicate activator dosages on strength and workability are discussed. Tests on pastes, mortars and concretes showed that equivalent one-day strength to Portland cement is possible using sodium silicate activation at normal curing temperatures, with the strength decreasing as the silicate modulus increases. Workability was also found to decrease with increasing activator dosage.
This document investigates using coffee husk ash as a partial replacement for cement in concrete with a grade of C25. The objectives were to determine the workability and strength properties of concrete mixes containing different percentages of coffee husk ash. Testing showed that as the percentage of coffee husk ash increased, workability and compressive strength decreased while tensile strength initially increased up to 20% replacement before decreasing. The bulk density also decreased with higher coffee husk ash content. The conclusion was that a 5% replacement of cement with coffee husk ash provided benefits to strength without significantly impacting workability.
The document presents research on developing light weight concrete by replacing cement with treated coir pith. Sixteen mixes were tested with different percentages of coir pith and additions of silica fume and sodium hydroxide. The compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength of the mixes were experimentally determined. The mix with 5% coir pith, 2% silica fume, and sodium hydroxide treatment achieved the highest compressive strength of 43.7 MPa. The study demonstrates that treated coir pith can be used to create lighter concrete with sufficient strength.
Portland cement is the most important ingredient of concrete and is a versatile and relatively high cost material. Large scale production of cement is causing environmental problems on one hand and depletion of natural resources on other hand. This threat to ecology has led to researchers to use industrial by products as supplementary cementations material in making concrete. In this study, an attempt has been made to investigate the strength parameters of concrete made with partial replacement of cement by silica fume.
Geopolymer concrete is a type of concrete that is made by reacting aluminate and
silicate bearing materials with a caustic activator. Commonly, waste materials such as fly ash or
slag from iron and metal production are used, which helps lead to a cleaner environment. Since,
the current usage of fly ash in India is still around 25% and below 45% even in the developed
countries like United States, there is a huge scope for fly ash in upcoming years. So let us harness
a billion dollar resource that has been wasted so far.
Comparison of rebound numbers for m20 concrete with silica fumeeSAT Publishing House
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CHARACTERIZATION & DURABILITY PROPERTIES OF ULTRAFINE FLY ASH BASED GEOPOLYME...Journal For Research
Huge scale generation of cement is creating environmental issue on one hand and depletion of natural resources on the other hand. This danger to nature has prompted research being made of industrial byproducts as supplementary cementetious materials in making concrete for more green and durable. Fly ash and silica fume both are pozzolanic materials which have been broadly utilized for improving the properties like strength and durability in concrete. Silica fume demonstrates the greater pozzolanic activity then fly ash because of its finer particle size distribution, the pozzolanic activity of fly ash also can be enhanced by decreasing the particle size distribution. Geopolymer is a class of aluminosilicate binding materials integrated by thermal action of solid aluminosilicate based materials such as metakoaline, GGBFS, fly ash. Geopolymer get activated with the alkaline solution and heat. Sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate were utilized as an alkaline solution with a steady ratio of 2.5 and the mix is designed for molarity 10 for the work carried out. In the present study, an attempt has been made to explore the geopolymer concrete by utilizing ultrafine fly ash (UFFA) produced by air classification and processed GGBFS with varied proportions. Discusses on the properties of geopolymer concrete has also been mentioned. Compressive strength and durability tests like Permeability, Abrasion, Sorptivity, Acid and sulphate attack, Drying shrinkage were conducted. In this work geopolymer concrete was prepared with varying proportions of GGBS and UFFA in the ratio of 92.5:7.5 and 88:12 and 80:20. The maximum strength was achieved for the ratio 92.5:7.5. The obtained compressive strength is in the range of 36.5MPa to 91.6MPa from 1st day to 28th day of hot curing.
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MIXTURE DESIGN OF FLY ASH & SLAG BASED ALKALI ACTIVATED CONCRETE FOR PRECAST CONCRETE
1. MIXTURE DESIGN OF FLY ASH & SLAG BASED ALKALI
ACTIVATED CONCRETE FOR PRECAST CONCRETE
Department of Civil Engineering
Institute of Technology
Nirma University
Prepared By:
Prof. Sonal P Thakkar
Assistant Professor
Daxesh Patel
M.Tech Student
33rd National Convention of Civil Engineers, IEI
2. Introduction
• Davidovits proposed that an alkaline liquid which can react with the
silicon (Si ) and aluminum (Al) in a source material of geological origin
or in by product material can be used to produce binders.
• Alkali activated concrete constitutes of two main compounds namely
source materials and alkaline liquids. Source materials are materials
like fly ash, granulated blast furnace slag, rice husk ash, silica fume,
red mud, etc.
• The alkaline liquids are from soluble alkali metals which are sodium or
potassium based. Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) or Potassium Hydroxide
(KOH) and Sodium silicate or Potassium silicate are most widely used
alkaline liquid.
3. Introduction(continued……)
• Present investigation attempts to find parameters affecting strength
of alkali activated concrete using fly ash and slag as source material.
High compressive strength in early period makes it ideal material for
precast work in construction industry as it has controlled
environment and excellent quality control.
4. Material Used
Test Details Test Results Requirement as per IS
3812: 2003 [3]
Colour Light grey -
Specific Surface Area 416.4 m2/kg Min. 320 m2/ kg
Loss of ignition 1.1 % Max. 5 % by mass
SiO2 + Al2O3 + Fe2O3 93.0 % Min. 70 % by mass
SiO2 61.4 % Min. 35 % by mass
Reactive Silica 34.7 % Min. 20 % by mass
CaO < 5%
MgO 1.4 % Max. 5 % by mass
SO3 0.6 % Max. 3 % by mass
Na2O 0.6 % Max.1.5 % by mass
Total Chlorides 0.03 % Max. 0.05 % by mass
Retention on 45
micron sieve
21.1 % Max. 34 % by mass
Pozzolanic Activity
Index
88.2 % Min. 80 % by mass
Test Details Test Results
Colour White
Specific
Surface Area
379 m2/kg
Loss of
ignition
0.6 %
SiO2 36.8 %
Al2O3 10.1 %
CaO 37.0 %
Fe2O3 0.6 %
Glass Content 92.5 %
Retention on
45 micron
sieve
11.0 %
Pozzolanic
Activity Index
90.9 %
Table 1 Chemical Composition of Fly ash Table 2 Chemical Composition of Slag
5. • To increase the workability of fresh concrete, naphthalene based
superplasticizer, Rheobuild was used.
Figure 1 Image of NaOH flakes Figure 2 Image of Na2SiO3
6. Mixture Design of Alkali Activated Concrete with Flyash and
Slag
• In order to evaluate parameters affecting the compressive strength,
density of concrete was assumed to be 2400 kg/m3 and variation was
done in following parameters:
Amount of source material
Molarity of sodium hydroxide
Ratio of sodium hydroxide to sodium silicate
Super plasticizer Dosage
Extra water
7. Effect of Combination Of Source Material
Table 3 Variation of source material
Mix No. GGBS % Fly ash %
Mix 1 10 90
Mix 2 20 80
Mix 3 30 70
Mix 4 40 60
Mix 5 50 50
Mix 6 60 40
• For this particular variation following data is
considered:
Ratio of alkaline liquid to fly ash and GGBS 0.4
Ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide 2.5
Concentration of sodium hydroxide solution 12M
Admixture dosage 1.5%
Curing temperature 90 ℃
Curing time 24 hours
8. Figure 3 Comparison of compressive strength (N/mm2) for different mixture proportions
4.5
7.9 9.4
16.2
27
14.2
6.4
11.1
16.4
20.9
31 30.2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Mix 1 Mix 2 Mix 3 Mix 4 Mix 5 Mix 6
CompressiveStrength
Comparison of compressive strength (N/mm2) for different
mixture proportions
7th Day Compressive Strength 28th Day Compressive Strength
9. Effect of Combination Of Source Material (Continued…)
• It can be observed that with increase in slag content, compressive
strength also increases when curing temperature was 90°C for 24
hours.
• Higher percentage of slag content lead to decrease in workability and
hence mixing became difficulty, therefore equal proportion of slag
and fly ash was considered for further studies. Also it can be observed
that at equal percentage of source material at 7 days the required
compressive strength was obtained.
10. Effect of Molarity of Sodium Hydroxide
Figure 4 Comparison of compressive strength(N/mm2) for different
molarity
9.63
16.44
24.74
13.8
21
28.89
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
3 day 7 day 28 day
CompressiveStrength
Curing Time
Compressive Strength(N/mm2) comparison for 24 hour oven
cured samples
10 M
12 M
11. Effect of Molarity of Sodium Hydroxide (continued…..)
• Two molarities 12 M and 10 M were taken to study the effect on
compressive strength. Figure 1 shows effect of molarity on
compressive strength when curing was done for 24 hours in oven.
• Increase in molarity will lead to addition of more amount of sodium
hydroxide quantity which will lead to having more amount of alkaline
activator to react with cementitious material.
• It can be observed that with increase in molarity from 10 M to 12 M
compressive strength increases to 29 MPa from 25 MPa at 28 days.
12. Effect of Alkaline Ratio
Figure 5 Comparison of compressive strength(N/mm2) for different
alkaline ratio
13.8
21
28.89
15.5
20.89
29.78
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
3 day 7 day 28 day
CompressiveStrength(N/mm2)
Curing Period
24 hours Oven Cured
Ratio 2
Ratio 2.5
13. Effect of Alkaline Ratio (continued…..)
• Alkaline ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide was varied as 2.0
and 2.5 and specimen were subjected to one day oven curing as
shown in Figure 2.
• It was observed that there is slight increase in compressive strength
with increase in alkaline ratio.
14. Effect of Superplasticizer Dosage
Figure 6 Comparison of compressive strength(N/mm2) for different dosage of
superplasticizer
13.8
21
28.89
16.9
25.3
32.44
0
10
20
30
40
3 day 7 day 28 day
CompressiveStrength
Curing Period
Compressive Strength(N/mm2) comparison for diiferent
dosage of superplasticizer
1% 1.50%
15. Effect of Superplasticizer Dosage (Continued…..)
• Two different dosage of plasticizer of 1% and 1.5% was taken to
evaluate it’s effect on compressive strength. As seen in figure 3, with
increase in dosage of superplasticizer, compressive strength also
increases, but it was observed that beyond 2% dosage of
superplasticizer lead to decrease in compressive strength. Also
increase in super plasticizer will lead to increase in cost and hence its
dosage is restricted.
16. Effect of Extra Water
15.1
23.9
30.96
17.3
25.19
32.15
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
3 day 7 day 28 day
CompressiveStrength
Curing Period
10% extra water added
Extra Water Content
24h
48h
Figure 7 Comparison of compressive strength for 10% extra water for 24 and 48 hours
17. Effect of Extra Water (continued…..)
• In order to increase workability of concrete, extra water was added.
Similar to water cement ratio, addition of more water in concrete will
lead to decrease in compressive strength.
• Lesser addition of water leads to difficulty in compacting and thereby
decreases strength. As workability increases with extra water,
increase in compressive strength to a certain extent was achieved.
18. Conclusion
• It can be concluded that when oven curing for 24 hours was done
approximately strength of 30 MPa could be achieved and
approximately 25 MPa to 27 MPa strength could be achieved at 7
days depending upon parameters of mix design.
• Also increase in molarity and alkaline solution ratio leads to increase
in compressive strength.
• Increase in dosage of super plasticizer and water content has direct
effect on workability parameter and hence strength increases.
20. References:
• Malhotra V. M.(2002) ,“ Introduction: Sustainable development and
concrete technology”, ACI Concrete International, 24(7).
• Davidovits J.,(1994),“ Properties of geopolymer cements”, First
international conference on alkaline cement and concretes, Ukrain,
page:131-149.
• IS: 3812 –2003, Specification for fly ash for use as pozzolana and
admixture, Bureau of Indian standards, New Delhi.
• IS: 383-1970, Specification for coarse and fine aggregate from natural
sources of concrete Bureau of Indian Standards, New Delhi
• Hardjito D., Rangan B.V.(2005)“ Development and properties of low-
calcium fly ash based geopolymer concrete”, Research Report GC1,
Faculty of engineering, Curtain University, Perth, Australia.