ISSN: 2265-6294

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY BEHAVIOR OF GEO-POLYMER CONCRETE

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Shikha Singh, Vaibhav Dubey, Satish Parihar

Abstract

The growth in popularity of alkali activated binders as a viable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) has been driven by their capacity to provide higher technical qualities and increased durability. Geopolymers or alkali-activated cementitious materials are anticipated to emerge as a promising building material in the foreseeable future. These materials possess the potential to provide outstanding performance characteristics while minimising their environmental footprint, all at a fair cost. The aforementioned components have the potential to serve as a substitute for the binder in concrete, hence functioning as a significant component in building projects. Geo-polymer materials refer to inorganic polymers that are composed of alumina and silica units. These materials are created by the synthesis of de-hydroxylated alumina-silicate powders, which are then condensed with alkaline silicate in an environment that is very alkaline. The use of reduced quantities of calcium-based raw materials, lower manufacturing temperatures, and decreased fuel consumption leads to a significant reduction in carbon emissions during the production of geopolymer cement. This reduction ranges from 22% to 72% when compared to the carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing of Portland cement. This research examines the properties, advantages, uses, and assessment of carbon emissions and expenses associated with geopolymer concretes.

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