Analysis of the effect of curing and mixing periods on mechanical properties of the geopolymer composite

• Autorzy: Verma Manvendra , Meena Rahul Kumar , Khan Mohammad Iqbal , Khatib Jamal M.

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DOI

10.2478/msp-2024-0050

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) can be substituted for Portland cement concrete because it is cement-free, environmentally friendly, cost-effective, durable, and highly performing. It is an excellent solution for sustainable growth in the building sector. The curing and mixing periods are essential for making homogeneous, compact, or highly dense concrete. The primary aim of this research was to analyze the effect of mixing and curing periods on the physical, chemical, and mechanical characteristics of GPC. The experimental analysis investigated its physical properties, chemical properties, and mechanical properties. After the experimental investigation, it was concluded that the workability and setting time decreased with the increase in mixing time. Regarding chemical properties, the density of GPC specimens reduced as the curing time increased, and it increased as the mixing time increased, although drying shrinkage decreased under both scenarios. For mechanical properties, the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, and elastic modulus initially increased with the increase in mixing and curing time up to 24 h but decreased significantly afterward. In the analysis of the non-destructive test, the rebound strength and ultrasonic pulse velocity exhibited the same pattern as the destructive mechanical characteristics, with the 24- h curing period achieving the highest point among all other curing times. This research found that the optimum oven curing period for GPC was 24 h for gaining mechanical and chemical properties because the mixing and curing periods play an essential role in gaining strength.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

geopolymer concrete; alkali–silica reaction; sustainable construction; durability; heat curing

• Wydawca: De Gruyter
• Czasopismo: Materials Science Poland
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 42, No. 4
• Strony: 131--147
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 60 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Verma Manvendra

• Department of Civil Engineering, GLA University Mathura, India

autor

Meena Rahul Kumar

• Department of Civil Engineering, NITDelhi, India

autor

Khan Mohammad Iqbal

• Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

autor

Khatib Jamal M.

• Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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