XRDF, SEM and Compressive Strength Properties of a New Alkali Activated Fly Ash Concrete Mortar

2018 ◽  
pp. 370-380
Author(s):  
Hassan Al-Nageim ◽  
Aaraf Al-Khuzai ◽  
Jonethan Draker ◽  
Jennifer Croft ◽  
Linda Seton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Alkali Activated

scholarly journals A Mix Design Procedure for Alkali-Activated High-Calcium Fly Ash Concrete Cured at Ambient Temperature

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanakorn Phoo-ngernkham ◽  
Chattarika Phiangphimai ◽  
Nattapong Damrongwiriyanupap ◽  
Sakonwan Hanjitsuwan ◽  
Jaksada Thumrongvut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Design Procedure ◽  
Mix Design ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
High Calcium ◽  
High Calcium Fly Ash ◽  
Alkaline Activator ◽  
Alkali Activated

This research focuses on developing a mix design methodology for alkali-activated high-calcium fly ash concrete (AAHFAC). High-calcium fly ash (FA) from the Mae Moh power plant in northern Thailand was used as a starting material. Sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate were used as alkaline activator solutions (AAS). Many parameters, namely, NaOH concentration, alkaline activator solution-to-fly ash (AAS/FA) ratio, and coarse aggregate size, were investigated. The 28-day compressive strength was tested to validate the mix design proposed. The mix design methodology of the proposed AAHFAC mixes was given step by step, and it was modified from ACI standards. Test results showed that the 28-day compressive strength of 15–35 MPa was obtained. After modifying mix design of the AAHFAC mixes by updating the AAS/FA ratio from laboratory experiments, it was found that they met the strength requirement.

Rheological Characteristics of Alkali Activated Fly-Ash Concrete Mixtures

2016 ◽  
Vol 677 ◽  
pp. 86-92
Author(s):  
Tomáš Váchal ◽  
Rostislav Šulc ◽  
Pavel Svoboda
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Fresh Concrete ◽  
Rheological Characteristics ◽  
Fresh Mixture ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Concrete Mixtures ◽  
Alkali Activated Concrete ◽  
Alkali Activated

This paper describes rheological characteristics of concrete mixtures based on alkali-activated fly ash. There are shown relationships between workability of fly-ash fresh concrete mixtures and water–fly-ash ratio in fresh alkali-activated concrete. In addition, there is described relationship between workability in fresh mixture on compressive strength of alkali-activated concrete.

Effect of Specimen Size and Curing Condition on the Compressive Strength of Alkali-Activated Concrete

2017 ◽  
Vol 2629 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert James Thomas ◽  
Sulapha Peethamparan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Specimen Size ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Cement Concrete ◽  
Slag Cement ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated Concrete ◽  
Alkali Activated

Alkali-activated concrete is a rapidly emerging sustainable alternative to portland cement concrete. The compressive strength behavior of alkali-activated concrete has been reported by various studies to a limited extent, but these discussions have been based on minimal evidence. Furthermore, although it is known that specimen size has a distinct effect on the apparent compressive strength of concrete, this effect has yet to be modeled for alkali-activated concrete. This paper presents the results of a comprehensive study of the effects of curing condition (i.e., moist-cured at ambient temperature for 28 days or heat-cured at 50çC for 48 h) and specimen size on the compressive strength of sodium silicate–activated fly ash and slag cement concrete. The heat-cured strength of alkali-activated slag cement concrete was linearly related to the moist-cured strength; the former was about 5% greater than the latter. Heat curing also improved the strength of alkali-activated fly ash concrete, although the effect was greatly magnified for lower-strength mixtures and was much less significant at higher strengths. Existing size effect laws employed for portland cement concrete proved reasonably accurate in describing the effect of specimen size on the apparent strength of alkali-activated slag cement concrete. However, these existing models greatly underestimated the size effect in alkali-activated fly ash concrete; the authors suggest that this finding was the result of significant microcracking in the alkali-activated fly ash concrete.

scholarly journals Long-Term Strength Development of Fly Ash-Based One-Part Alkali-Activated Binders

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (15) ◽  
pp. 4160
Author(s):  
Sani Haruna ◽  
Bashar S. Mohammed ◽  
Mubarak M. A. Wahab ◽  
Mubarak Usman Kankia ◽  
Mugahed Amran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Sodium Metasilicate ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Term Strength ◽  
Alkali Activated Binders ◽  
Alkali Activated

This research aims to study the effect of the dosage of anhydrous sodium metasilicate activator on the long-term properties of fly ash-based one-part alkali-activated binders (OPAAB) cured at ambient conditions. Powdered sodium metasilicate activator was utilized in the range of 8–16% by weight of the fly ash in producing the OPAAB. The properties examined are hardened density, compressive strength, flexural strength, water absorption, efflorescence formation, and microstructural analysis. The experimental result revealed that the binders exhibited excellent long-term strength properties. The compressive strength of the OPAAP is well correlated with its hardened density. The pastes were found to exhibit good soundness characteristics over the long-term. The absorption of water decreases with an increase in the activator dosage from 8–12%, and beyond that, the water absorption relatively remains the same. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) micrograph revealed uniformly formed solid matrices with the micro-crack present were observed in the samples. The larger pore size promotes the crystallization of the resulting hydrate substances (N, C)-A-S-H gel. The initial dissolution of the OPAAP occurred within the first 30 min. At longer age of curing, mixtures with a higher dosage of powdered activator tend to absorb less water. Strength properties beyond 28 days are considered as the long-term strength.

Effects of Elevated Temperatures on the Compressive Strength of HFCC

2011 ◽  
Vol 261-263 ◽  
pp. 416-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Ping Jia ◽  
Heng Lin Lv ◽  
Yi Bing Sun ◽  
Bu Yu Cao ◽  
Shi Ning Ding
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Relative Strength ◽  
Ordinary Concrete ◽  
Residual Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
The Relationship

This paper presents the results of elevated temperatures on the compressive of high fly ash content concrete (HFCC). The specimens were prepared with three different replacements of cement by fly ash 30%, 40% and 50% by mass and the residual compressive strength was tested after exposure to elevated temperature 250, 450, 550 and 650°C and room temperature respectively. The results showed that the compressive strength apparently decreased with the elevated temperature increased. The presence of fly ash was effective for improvement of the relative strength, which was the ratio of residual compressive strength after exposure to elevated temperature and ordinary concrete. The relative compressive strength of fly ash concrete was higher than those of ordinary concrete. Based on the experiments results, the alternating simulation formula to determine the relationship among relative strength, elevated temperature and fly ash replacement is developed by using regression of results, which provides the theoretical basis for the evaluation and repair of HFCC after elevated temperature.

The Effect of Substituting Rdf on the Physical and Environmental Properties of Coal Fly Ash

1988 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashaari B. Mohamad ◽  
David L. Gress
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Coal Fly Ash ◽  
Pozzolanic Activity ◽  
Portland Cement Concrete ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Refuse Derived Fuel ◽  
Cadmium And Lead

ABSTRACTRefuse-derived-fuel (RDF) consisting mainly of waste paper and plastics is a viable fuel source for the production of power. An experimental test burn partially substituting coal with RDF was undertaken by the Public Service of New Hampshire at the Merrimack Power Station.Five percent and ten percent RDF were substituted, on a BTU basis, for coal in the test bums. The chemical and physical properties of the resulting fly ash were determined. Twelve test burn days were run with 4 days of 5% RDF and 8 days of 10% RDF. Emphasis was placed on investigating the effect of the RDF fly ash on Portland cement concrete.Most of the chemical and physical properties of the coal-RDF fly ash were found to be comparable with ordinary coal fly ash except for the amount of cadmium and lead, the pozzolanic activity index and the compressive strength of fly ash concrete. Cadmium and lead were at average levels of 5.1 ppm and 102.6 ppm for the 5% RDF, and 7.8 ppm and 198.3 ppm for the 10% RDF, respectively. Although the pozzolanic activity index of coal-RDF fly ash increases over normal coal fly ash, preliminary results show that the 28-day compressive strength of concrete with direct replacement of cement and sand decreases by up to 30%. Leaching tests on crushed concrete were conducted to evaluate the environmental effect of acid rain.

scholarly journals Strength Properties of Processed Fly Ash Concrete

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-334
Author(s):  
Sivakumar Anandan ◽  
◽  
Vallarasu Manoharan Sounthararajan ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete

scholarly journals Alkali-Activated Slag/ Fly Ash Concrete: Mechanism, Properties, Hydration Product and Curing Temperature

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 204-215
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Hydration Product ◽  
Test Methods ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Environmental Friendliness ◽  
Alkali Activated Slag ◽  
Fly Ash Concrete ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated Concrete ◽  
Alkali Activated

Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) is mounting as a feasible alternative to OPC assimilated to reduce greenhouse gas emanated during the production of OPC. Use of pozzolana results in gel over-strengthening and fabricate less quantity of Ca(OH)2 which provide confrontation to concrete against hostile environment. (AAC) is potential due to inheriting the property of disbursing CO2 instantly from the composition. Contrastingly an option to ordinary Portland cement (OPC), keeping this fact in mind the goal to evacuate CO2 emits and beneficiate industrial by-products into building material have been taken into consideration. Production of alkali-activated cement emanates CO2 nearly 50-80% less than OPC. This paper is the general assessment of current report on the fresh and hardened properties of alkali-activated fly ash (AAF), alkali-activated slag (AAS), and alkali activated slag and fly ash (AASF) concrete. In the recent epoch, there has been a progression to blend slag with fly ash to fabricate ambient cured alkali-activated concrete. Along with that the factors like environmental friendliness, advanced studies and investigation are also mandatorily required on the alkali activated slag and fly ash concrete. In this way, the slag to fly ash proportion impacts the essential properties and practical design of AAC. This discusses and reports the issue in an intensive manner in the following sections. This will entail providing a good considerate of the following virtues like workability, compressive strength, tensile strength, durability issues, ambient and elevated-temperature curing of AAC which will improve further investigation to elaborate the correct test methods and to commercialize it.

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