scholarly journals Alkali-Activated Fly Ashes: Influence of Curing Conditions on Mechanical Strength

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-67
Author(s):  
Filipe Almeida ◽  
Nuno Cristelo ◽  
Tiago Miranda ◽  
Castorina S. Vieira ◽  
Maria De Lurdes Lopes ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Alkaline Activation ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Higher Temperature ◽  
Alkali Activated

Alkaline activation of fly ashes is a procedure that enables an alternative binder which has been receiving much interest by several research groups particularly on the manufacturing of mortars and concretes. The properties of the materials that are developed during the alkaline activation are influenced by the curing conditions (temperature and relative humidity). Another relevant facet related to the curing procedures is the possibility of carbonation occur, which may have an impact on the mechanical strength of the alkaline cements. In this research, several sets of curing conditions were tested to understand which one results in a higher strength and reveals carbonation. Uniaxial compressive strength tests were conducted to assess mechanical behavior. The outcome suggests that higher temperature and low relative humidity yields higher mechanical strength.

Research on Mechanism of Architectural Wastes Solidified by Alkali-Activated Cement and Fly Ash

2012 ◽  
Vol 446-449 ◽  
pp. 2708-2713 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qin Li ◽  
Xiao Jun Zhou ◽  
Zhuo Yin Jiang ◽  
Ke Wei Sun
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Hydration Products ◽  
Testing Methods ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Comparison Research ◽  
Cement System ◽  
Cementitious System ◽  
Micro Morphology ◽  
Alkali Activated

An comparison research on the effect of pozzolanic reactions of fly ashes in architectural wastes recycle is described in the paper. In the experiment, NaOH and Na2SO4-Ca(OH)2 were used to activate the pozzolanic activities in the fly ashes—cement system to solidify the architectural wastes. The macro and micro testing methods were used to test the compressive strength, phase and electronic micro morphology of the hydration of alkali-activated fly ashes—cement cementitious system. The testing result shows that proper alkali-activated fly ashes—cement cementitious architectural wastes can shorten the incubation time of the pozzolanic reactions of fly ashes, whi ch make the reactions of fly ashes more sufficient. So the hydration products of fly ashes —cement cementitious system with alkali additions were more than those of without alkali add itions, and the compressive strength of the alkali-activated fly ashes—cement cementitious system is higher than that of non alkali-activated fly ashes—cement cementitious system.

Alkaline Activation of Kaolinitic Soils for the Production of Special Binders

2005 ◽  
Vol 498-499 ◽  
pp. 394-400
Author(s):  
D.P. Dias ◽  
Amilcar Soares ◽  
C.E. Viana ◽  
J.C. Soares ◽  
P.H.B. Azevedo
Keyword(s):  
Portland Cement ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Experimental Program ◽  
Alkaline Activation ◽  
Granulated Blast Furnace Slag ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Furnace Slag ◽  
Grinding Time ◽  
Alkali Activated

The alkaline activation of Portland cement based materials, ground granulated blast furnace slag and pozzolans has been accomplished with success since the decade of 40, in several countries. The practicability of the use of the alkalis opens new opportunities for the production of special binders with properties different from those presented by the ordinary Portland cement. Besides the chemical composition, the mechanical strength of these alkali-activated materials depends a lot on the reactivity of the raw material, property that is influenced mainly by the specific surface area and crystalline degree of the raw material. Thus, an experimental program was carried out aiming at evaluating the influence of these variables in the compressive strength, at 3, 7 and 28 days of age, for mortars manufactured using alkaline activation of kaolinitic soils. The results have shown that the most suitable combination, in terms of mechanical strength and economy of energy, was the mortar manufactured with soil receiving a ½ hour grinding time and calcined at 650oC during four hours.

Strength Recovery of Lightweight Concrete under Elevated Temperature

2014 ◽  
Vol 905 ◽  
pp. 300-305
Author(s):  
Salim Barbhuiya ◽  
Tommy Lo ◽  
Shazim Memon ◽  
Hamid Nikraz
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Elevated Temperature ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Lightweight Concrete ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Strength Recovery ◽  
Curing Methods ◽  
Limited Application ◽  
Water Curing

This research is aimed at investigating the effect of elevated temperature, curing duration and curing methods on the strength recovery of lightweight concrete. Concrete specimens were subjected to elevated temperatures ranging from 300 to 600°C in a controlled heating environment. The specimens were subjected to three types of curing conditions: continuous water curing at 27°C, curing in a relative humidity of 95% at 27°C and curing in water at 60°C for three days and then curing in water at 27°C. The curing duration ranged from 7 to 56 days. The results indicated that the re-curing of concrete for the recovery of compressive strength is most effective in the temperature range from 300 to 500°C. For temperatures outside the range of 300 to 500°C, re-curing was either not effective or had limited application.

scholarly journals Compressive Strength Performance of Alkali Activated Concretes under Different Curing Conditions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anıl Niş ◽  
İlhan Altındal
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Strength Performance ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Standardization Process ◽  
Water Curing ◽  
Curing Regimes ◽  
Alkali Activated Concrete ◽  
Alkali Activated ◽  
Ambient Curing

This study investigated the influence of different curing conditions on the compressive strength (CS) of the different alkali activated concrete (AAC) specimens at the ages of 2, 28, and 90 days for the structural utilization and standardization process of AAC instead of OPC concrete. For this aim, 100% slag (S100), 75% slag and 25% fly ash (S75FA25), and 50% slag and 50% fly ash based (S50FA50) AAC specimens were produced. Based on the oven-curing (O), water-curing (W), and ambient-curing (A) methods, the influence of 2O for 2 days, 26A2O, 2O26A, 28A, 28W, 26W2O, and 2O26W for 28 days, and 88A2O, 2O88A, 90A, 88W2O, 2O88W, 90W for 90 days on the CS of the AAC were examined in details. In addition, the influence of delayed oven-curing conditions on CS development was also investigated. The results indicated that curing conditions significantly affected on the CS and the water-curing condition could provide a better CS for those of AAC at 90 days. Although, the oven-curing enhanced CS of the S100 specimens at initial ages (first oven-curing applied), delayed oven-curing (oven-curing applied later) was found significant for S75FA25 and S50FA50 specimens. The delayed oven-curing affected more on the CS of the AAC when fly ash content increased. The most of AAC specimens with oven-curing had significantly enhanced the CS at 28 days, but S50FA50 at the age of 90 days decreased. Different curing regimes were proposed for the superior compressive strength values for each AAC specimens at the ages of 28 and 90 days.

scholarly journals RESISTÊNCIA A COMPRESSÃO EM TESTEMUNHO DE CONCRETO: INFLUÊNCIA DO FATOR DE ESBELTEZ, DIÂMETRO DA AMOSTRA E MÉTODO DE EXTRAÇÃO

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcelo Henrique Farias de Medeiros ◽  
Ana Paula Brandão Capraro ◽  
Giovana Costa Réus ◽  
Marcel Luiz Escobedo
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Extraction Procedure ◽  
Resistance Level ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Standard Specimens ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Axial Compressive Strength ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Shape Ratio

RESUMO: Este trabalho tem como objetivo avaliar a influência dos fatores de forma nos ensaios de resistência à compressão em testemunhos de concreto. Para isso foram moldadas e extraídas amostras de concreto de 20 e 30 MPa. Variou-se o diâmetro da base das amostras (50 e 100mm) e sua esbeltez (de 1 a 3). Para verificar a diferença entre amostras moldadas e extraídas, no momento da fabricação do concreto foram moldados corpos de prova de 100 x 200 mm e dois blocos de 500 x 630 x 270 mm de onde os testemunhos foram extraídos. Os dados indicam que os valores de resistência à compressão obtidos em testemunhos de 50 mm de diâmetro tenderam a ser mais baixos do que os obtidos com 100 mm. A magnitude desta diferença é afetada pelo nível de resistência do concreto avaliado. Além disso, a resistência dos testemunhos extraídos foi menor ou igual à obtida em corpos de prova moldados, mesmo mantendo as condições de cura constantes entre o bloco e os corpos de prova normalizados. Dessa forma, o que pode ser concluído neste estudo é que, a resistência real da estrutura é minorada pelo procedimento da extração, sendo este influenciado por diversos fatores. Dentre as possíveis variáveis da extração, o diâmetro foi um fator que demonstrou influência significativa na propriedade do material ensaiado
 
 ABSTRACT: This study aims to evaluate the influence of shape ratio in compressive strength tests. Concrete specimens with 20 and 30 MPa was made and extracted. The diameter of the specimen’s base was 50 and 100mm and its slenderness ratio vary 1 to 3. To verify the difference between molded and samples taken at the time of manufacture of concrete molded bodies were evidence of 100 x 200 mm and two blocks of 500 x 630 x 270 mm where witnesses were extracted. The results indicated that the axial compressive strength values obtained with concrete cores extracted of 50 mm diameter tended to be lower than those obtained with 100 mm, and the magnitude of this difference is affected by the resistance level of the evaluated concrete. Furthermore, the resistance of concrete cores extracted was less than or equal to the obtained in the molded test specimens, while maintaining constant the curing conditions between the block and standard specimens. Thus, it can be concluded in this study is that the real strength of the structure is alleviated by the extraction procedure, which is influenced by several factors. Among the possible variables of extraction, the diameter was a factor that showed a significant influence on the property of the material tested.

scholarly journals Unsaturated Response of Clayey Soils Stabilised with Alkaline Cements

Molecules ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (11) ◽  
pp. 2533
Author(s):  
Nuno Araújo ◽  
Manuela Corrêa-Silva ◽  
Tiago Miranda ◽  
António Topa Gomes ◽  
Fernando Castro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Triaxial Tests ◽  
Strength Increase ◽  
Soil Water Retention ◽  
Experimental Procedure ◽  
Retention Curve ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Alkali Activated

The influence of suction on the mechanical behaviour of unsaturated chemically stabilised soils is still mostly unknown and unquantified. This is also motivated by the difficulties associated with the experimental procedure required to fully characterise the unsaturated response of the soil, including its direct influence on traditional strength tests. The present paper presents the soil water retention curves obtained for a Portuguese soil before and after being stabilised with Portland cement (OPC) and an alkali-activated cement (AAC). Saturated undrained triaxial tests were also performed for the same curing conditions (0, 28, and 90 days). Previous attempts to characterise the retention curve of soils stabilised with AAC are unknown, and the results showed that the pore volume structure is already formed after 28 days, prior to the full development of the gel matrix responsible for the strength increase between 28 and 90 days. The curve changed after stabilisation, and with each binder, as the OPC presented a higher air-entry value and a narrower suction range compared to the AAC solution. The significant differences between the curves obtained from each binder suggest the future development of a methodology to assess the quality of the AAC stabilisation.

scholarly journals Characteristics of Metakaolin-Based Geopolymer with Cathode Ray Tube Glass

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1149
Author(s):  
Marcin Górski ◽  
Natalia Wielgus ◽  
Krzysztof Loska ◽  
Michał Kozioł ◽  
Marcin Landrat ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Optimal Composition ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Temperature Changes ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Cathode Ray Tube ◽  
New Material ◽  
Curing Regime ◽  
Mass Loss Temperature

Geopolymers can be treated as an environmentally friendly alternative for concrete and enables utilization of various wastes. This paper focuses on the possibility of application of discarded cathode ray tube (CRT) glass inside a metakaolin-based geopolymer in the form of an aggregate, providing an ecological method of recycling of this hazardous material. The main goal of this paper was to develop an optimal composition of a new geopolymer and to describe its behavior under varying curing conditions. A geopolymer made of different mixtures was subjected to flexural and compressive strength tests. The density, mass loss, temperature changes, and metals leaching were determined as well. The results demonstrated that neither the content of CRT glass nor the curing regime has a significant influence on the mechanical behavior. However, the strength of the geopolymer containing 50% CRT glass by mass increased with time in contrast to a geopolymer with a higher CRT glass content. The development of temperature inside the mixture was dependent on the amount of metakaolin. The concentration of toxic metals in an aqueous extract decreased considerably after the encapsulation of CRT glass inside the geopolymer. The presented results indicate that discarded CRT glass can be considered an aggregate for a metakaolin-based geopolymer. The new material shows high strength and makes the CRT glass safe for the environment.

scholarly journals The Use of Geopolymers for the Disposal of Asbestos-containing Materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 322 ◽  
pp. 01014
Author(s):  
Michał Łach ◽  
Katarzyna Lichocka ◽  
Maria Hebdowska-Krupa ◽  
Wei-Ting Lin ◽  
Kinga Korniejenko
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Cement Composites ◽  
Fly Ashes ◽  
Asbestos Fibers ◽  
Geopolymer Matrix ◽  
Asbestos Cement ◽  
Strength Tests ◽  
Made In

Asbestos is widely known as a hazardous material and can contribute to many diseases. Its removal and neutralization are complicated, it requires proper preparation and the use of appropriate technology. Immobilization of asbestos materials in geopolymers seems to be one of the alternatives to its storage in landfills. However, this requires several studies confirming the possibility of asbestos immobilization in geopolymers. Also, asbestos dust contains silicon and aluminum, which may prove useful in the production of geopolymers. The paper presents research results regarding the possibility of using geopolymers based on fly ashes for neutralizing asbestos. An up-to-date literature review on the technology of managing asbestos-containing products is presented. As a result of the research, partial usefulness of geopolymerization technology for binding and neutralizing waste with asbestos was found. The research was carried out using waste asbestos-cement composites. Mixtures based on geopolymers were made in which ground asbestos material was introduced in an amount of 30, 50 and 70% by weight. Compressive strength tests have shown that geopolymers with the addition of asbestos have compressive strength: over 34 MPa for a composition containing 30% of asbestos material and about 14 MPa for a composition containing 70% of asbestos material. SEM observations have shown that asbestos fibers do not dissolve in the geopolymer production process and they can still be a threat if the geopolymer matrix is damaged.

Strength and Resistance of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete to High Temperature

2012 ◽  
Vol 193-194 ◽  
pp. 431-434 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mao Chieh Chi ◽  
Ran Huang ◽  
Wei Hsin Lu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Superior Performance ◽  
Liquid Sodium ◽  
Temperature Resistance ◽  
Alkali Activated Slag ◽  
High Temperature Resistance ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated

This study presents an investigation into high-temperature resistance of alkali-activated slag concrete (AASC). Sodium oxide (Na2O) concentrations of 4%, 5% and 6% of slag weight and liquid sodium silicate (SiO2) with modulus ratio of 0.8 ( mass ratio of SiO2 to Na2O ) were used as activators to activate granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS). All cylindrical specimens with the same binder content and liquid/binder ratio of 0.5 were cast and cured in the air, under the saturated limewater and in a curing room at relative humidity of 80% RH and temperature of 60 °C, respectively. Test results demonstrate that the high-temperature resistance of AASC decreased with an increase of temperature. The compressive strength and high-temperature resistance of AASC improved with an increase dosage of Na2O and AASC cured at relative humidity of 80% RH and temperature of 60 °C has the superior performance, followed the AASC by air curing and saturated limewater curing. The higher compressive strength and superior high-temperature resistance have been obtained in AASC than comparable OPC.

Effect of Steel Fiber Volume Fraction and Curing Conditions on the Compressive Behavior of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete

2014 ◽  
Vol 525 ◽  
pp. 491-494
Author(s):  
Dae Hyun Kang ◽  
Hye Ran Kim ◽  
Hyun Do Yun
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fiber Volume Fraction ◽  
Steel Fiber ◽  
Volume Fraction ◽  
Compressive Behavior ◽  
Fiber Volume ◽  
Curing Conditions ◽  
Alkali Activated Slag ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated

In this paper, an experimental investigation was carried out to examine the influence of hooked end steel fiber volume fraction and curing conditions on the compressive performance of concrete produced by using ordinary portland cement (OPC) and alkali-activated slag (AAS). Three different volume fractions of 0.5%, 1.0% and 1.5% were used in OPC and AAS concrete mixtures. Cylindrical specimens with 100 x 200mm were tested for compressive behavior of both concretes at 3, 7 and 28 days of curing age. Test results showed that curing conditions had a significant effect on compressive properties in the hardened OPC and AAS concretes. The addition of steel fibers generated a decrease in compressive strength of OPC while an increase in the compressive strength of AAS concrete was shown with adding steel fiber.

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