The Effect of GGBFS and Additional Cement, Water, and Superplasticizer on the Mechanical Properties of Workable Geopolymer Concrete

Iqlima Nuril Amini, Januarti Jaya Ekaputri*

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Abstract

Obtaining a consistent performance of geopolymer concrete for structural application is not simple. It is influenced by the main material, alkali activator, chemical additive, etc. In this paper, the mechanical properties of fresh and hardened fly ash-based-geopolymer concrete (FAGC) with 10% GGBFS and the addition of cement, water, and superplasticizer are investigated. The specimens were made using 10 M solutions from two types of alkaline: KOH and NaOH. Each solution was mixed with Na2SiO3 with a mass ratio of 1. The cylindrical specimens with a diameter of 50 mm and a height of 100 mm were tested for compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and porosity. Setting time and slump test were also conducted for fresh concrete. It was found that GGBFS accelerated the setting time, reduced the workability, and increased the strength. The type of alkaline activator also influenced both of fresh and hardened properties. In the presence of GGBFS, specimens with KOH produced better workability, higher compressive strength, and lower porosity than those with NaOH. Furthermore, the addition of cement, water, and superplasticizer improved workability and mechanical properties.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Green Materials and Electronic Packaging Interconnect Technology Symposium - EPITS 2022
EditorsMohd Arif Anuar Mohd Salleh, Dewi Suriyani Che Halin, Kamrosni Abdul Razak, Mohd Izrul Izwan Ramli
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages387-401
Number of pages15
ISBN (Print)9789811992667
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventGreen Materials and Electronic Packaging Interconnect Technology Symposium, EPITS 2022 - Langkawi, Malaysia
Duration: 14 Sept 202215 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameSpringer Proceedings in Physics
Volume289
ISSN (Print)0930-8989
ISSN (Electronic)1867-4941

Conference

ConferenceGreen Materials and Electronic Packaging Interconnect Technology Symposium, EPITS 2022
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityLangkawi
Period14/09/2215/09/22

Keywords

  • Alkaline activator
  • GGBFS
  • Geopolymer
  • Superplasticizer

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