A green binder for cold weather applications: enhancing mechanical performance of alkali-activated slag through modulus, alkali dosage, and Portland cement substitution

• Autorzy: Dener Murat , Altunhan Ufuk , Benli Ahmet

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DOI

10.1007/s43452-024-00991-w

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Below 5 °C, Portland cement (PC) experiences delayed hydration, slowing strength development, making it unsuitable for winter. Alkali-activated slag (AAS) emerges as a viable alternative with continuous hydration in low-temperature conditions. The effect of the activator nature on the performance of AAS cured at normal temperatures is well known, but further studies are required for low-temperature conditions. This study investigates the synergistic impact of activator modulus (1.2 and 1.5), alkali dosage (5, 7, and 9%), and PC substitution rates (0, 10, and 20%), on low-temperature cured AAS properties. Eighteen mixtures were prepared and cured at 2 °C. Compression and ultrasonic pulse velocity tests were conducted after 7, 28, and 90 days. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and scanning electron microscopy analyses were performed to examine the microstructure of the samples. Elevating alkali dosage enhanced early age strength but resulted in a drop in 90-day strength. Simultaneous increases in modulus and PC substitution rate reduced strength due to shrinkage-induced crack formation. Optimal mixture design options included using 10% PC in the 1.2 modulus and omitting PC when the 1.5 modulus was selected. Despite low temperatures, the use of PC significantly accelerated the setting time. Altering modulus and alkali dosage caused a considerable change in the intensity of the peaks in the FTIR spectrum. The findings indicate that AAS shows promise when adjusting the mixture design for temperatures below 5 °C, which are unfavorable for the hydration of PC.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

alkali activated slag; low-temperature curing; activator modulus; alkali dosage; Portland cement

PL

żużel aktywowany alkalicznie; utwardzanie; aktywator; cement portlandzki

• Wydawca: Springer ; Wrocław University of Science and Technology
• Czasopismo: Archives of Civil and Mechanical Engineering
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: Vol. 24, no. 3
• Strony: art. no. e176, 2024
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 55 poz., rys., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Dener Murat

• Civil Engineering Deparment, Bingöl University, 12000 Bingöl, Turkey

autor

Altunhan Ufuk

• Civil Engineering Deparment, Bingöl University, 12000 Bingöl, Turkey

autor

Benli Ahmet

• Civil Engineering Deparment, Bingöl University, 12000 Bingöl, Turkey

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3005-6123

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki (2025)