Effect of Geopolymer on Strength of Concrete
| International Journal of Civil Engineering |
| © 2016 by SSRG - IJCE Journal |
| Volume 3 Issue 1 |
| Year of Publication : 2016 |
| Authors : S.S.Bachhav, Dr. S.K.Dubey, Sanket Jain |
10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I1P105
How to Cite?
S.S.Bachhav, Dr. S.K.Dubey, Sanket Jain, "Effect of Geopolymer on Strength of Concrete," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 34-39, 2016. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V3I1P105
Abstract:
Ordinary Portland cement production is the second only to the automobile as the major generator of carbon dioxide, which polluted the atmosphere. In addition to that large amount energy was also consumed for the cement production. Hence, it is inevitable to fine an alternative material to the existing most expensive, most resource consuming Portland cement. Geopolymer concrete is an innovative construction material which shall be produced by the chemical action of inorganic molecules. Fly ash, a byproduct of coal obtained from the thermal power plant is plenty available worldwide. Fly ash is rich in silica and alumina reacted with alkaline solution produced alumina silicate gel that acted as the binding material for the concrete. It is an excellent alternative construction material to the existing plain cement concrete. Geopolymer concrete shall be produced without using any amount of Ordinary Portland Cement. This work briefly reviews the constituents of geopolymer concrete, its strength and potential applications.
Keywords:
Geopolymer, Fly ash, Sodiumsilicate, Sodium hydroxide, compressive strength.
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