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Production of durable high-strength self-compacting geopolymer concrete with GGBFS as a precursor

Authors: Jharana Pradhan, Soumyaranjan Panda, Saswat Dwibedy, Priyanka Pradhan, Saubhagya Kumar Panigrahi

Published in: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management | Issue 1/2024

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An experimental investigation has been performed for the development of ground-granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS)-based high-strength self-compacting geopolymer concrete (HSSCGC) under ambient curing. The identified principal strength enhancement parameters are alkali-activated solution (AAS) content and AAS to binder ratio, whereas principal workability sustaining parameters are superplasticizer (SP) dosage and extra water (EW) percentage. In the absence of established SCGC mix-design standards, successful SCGC mix designs along with the production are made for M25, M45, and M60 through a gradual reduction of AAS content and AAS to binder ratio from 220 to 190 kg/m³ and from 0.47 to 0.36, respectively. SCGC fresh property characterization for all grades is made through filling ability, passing ability, and segregation resistance tests as per existing guidelines. Mechanical property studies through both non-destructive and destructive tests are made. From all grades of sustainable SCGCs, mixes that achieved the required target compressive strength are identified and durability characteristics are performed through water absorption resistance, acid resistance, and sulfate resistance tests. Through SEM and EDX analysis, it is observed that the volume of unreacted GGBFS gets reduced and C–S–H gel formation got increased resulting in HSSCGC with the gradual reduction in AAS content and AAS to binder ratio. The current exhaustive experimental program culminated with a conclusion that the high-strength SCGCs are acceptable and credible.

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Title: Production of durable high-strength self-compacting geopolymer concrete with GGBFS as a precursor
Authors: Jharana Pradhan
Soumyaranjan Panda
Saswat Dwibedy
Priyanka Pradhan
Saubhagya Kumar Panigrahi
Publication date: 23-11-2023
Publisher: Springer Japan
Published in: Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management / Issue 1/2024
Print ISSN: 1438-4957
Electronic ISSN: 1611-8227
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01851-0

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