scholarly journals Research on Compressive and Flexural Properties of Coal Gangue-Slag Geopolymer under Wetting-Drying Cycles and Analysis of Micro-Mechanism

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 4160
Author(s):  
Xiaoyun Yang ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
Zhuhan Li ◽  
Minglei Wang

Coal gangue-slag geopolymer is a kind of environment-friendly material with excellent engineering performance and is formed from coal gangue and slag after excitation by an alkaline activator. In this study, three kinds of coal gangue-slag geopolymer were activated by different activators, and the compressive and flexural strengths of water and sulphate solutions in the wetting-drying (W-D) cycles were compared. The microscopic mechanism was analyzed by the XRD, the FTIR and the SEM. The following conclusions are drawn: The influence of W-D cycles on flexural strength was greater than compressive strength. The water migration and the recombination of geopolymers lead to the change of colour, as well as the reduction of flexural strength and compressive strength of geopolymers. The SH geopolymer had excellent anti-erosion ability in terms of flexural strength, and the reason for this was the recombination and polymerization reaction of geopolymer being weaker than the SS and the SSG. The corrosion resistance of the SS was reflected in the compressive strength, because its geopolymerization reaction was fierce, which produced more Na-rich C–N–A–S–H, N–A–S–H and C–A–S–H gels. Therefore, the compressive strength could still reach more than 39 MPa after 150 cycles. Sulfate solution could effectively control the reduction of compressive strength of the SH and the SS geopolymers during W-D cycles. The SSG had the worst corrosion resistance.

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Roble İbrahim Liban ◽  
Ülkü Sultan Keskin ◽  
Oğuzhan Öztürk

Zeolite is of a significance for geopolymers as it is a natural precursor and does not require additional heat treatment for activation. However, aluminosilicates sourced from natural sources require additional handling for the best use of exploitation. In this study, geopolymers were synthesized by binary use of zeolite and fly ash as main binding material and sodium silicate and sodium hydroxide as alkaline activator. The influence of alkaline activator ratios and sodium hydroxide concentrations on the compressive strength and flexural strength of the zeolite-fly ash based geopolymers were studied. In this research, zeolite-fly ash based geopolymer mortars were produced by using 50% of natural zeolite (clinoptilolite) and 50% of C-type fly ash. Four different activator ratios (Na2SiO3/NaOH: 1, 1.5, 2 and 2.5) and two sodium hydroxide molarities (10M and 12M) was utilized to activate zeolite and fly ash in order to determine the effect of these parameters on the mechanical strengths of the produced geopolymer mortars. The results indicated that as the alkaline activator ratio and NH molarity were increased the compressive strength of the zeolite-fly ash based geopolymers also increased. The maximum compressive and flexural strength values obtained after 28 days of curing were 20.1 MPa and 5.3 MPa respectively and corresponds when used activator ratio of 2.5 and sodium hydroxide concentration of 12 molarity. The obtained results indicated that both the alkaline activator ratio and sodium hydroxide concentration affected the compressive and flexural strengths of zeolite-fly ash based geopolymer mortar specimens.


2011 ◽  
Vol 243-249 ◽  
pp. 494-498
Author(s):  
Hui Ming Bao

By means of the tests on the mechanics performance of the reinforcing concrete mixed with sisal fibers or rubber powder of certain content are investigated. The compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural strength, etc. are compared. The test indicates that when the test condition is same, the compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural strength of the sisal fibers concrete are better than those of the rubber powder’s. The sisal fiber concrete is environment friendly than the rubber powder concrete. And it has widely value of spread and utilization.


2017 ◽  
Vol 730 ◽  
pp. 395-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shi Bing Sun ◽  
Jun Jie Li ◽  
Lun Zhao

The current paper experimentally investigated the effect of different kinds re-dispersible polymer powers (RPP) on cement-based self-leveling mortars. The construction operation of mortar and its mechanical property was tested in accordance with the standard JC/T 981-2005. Besides, the micro-structure surface of self-leveling mortar was characterized by means of SEM to reflect the microscopic mechanism of the performance. The results showed the dispersible polymer powders could significantly improve performance of fluidity, adhesion property and abrasion resistance on cement-based self-leveling mortar; Meanwhile, there is no bad impact on its compressive strength and flexural strength. This study has guiding significance for the construction and application of cement based self-leveling mortar.


2011 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 380-385
Author(s):  
Lei Wang ◽  
Ye Wang ◽  
Tian Hua Yang ◽  
Run Dong Li

Large amount of emissions from industrial waste residue to the environment has caused serious pollutions. Utilization way to using industrial waste residue preparing sulfoaluminate cement (SAC) is got much attention of scholars both at home and abroad. It summarized the present researches for preparation of SAC from industrial waste residue (IWR). Sintering temperature, mineral composition, physical properties (fineness, standard viscosity, setting time), mechanical properties (compressive strength, flexural strength) and corrosion resistance of cement clinker were analyzed. Preparation of SAC clinker using IWR is a very promising environmental technology.


Author(s):  
Pooja Kanaujia ◽  
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Rajiv Banerjee ◽  
Syed Mohammad Ashraf Husain ◽  
Sabih Ahmed ◽  
...  

The effects of different concentrations of sulfate for erosion age on compressive strength, flexural strength, weight analysis, density loss and visual appearances for concrete specimens of different grades were investigated. Experimental studies were carried out on different grades of concrete (M-25, M-30 and M-35). Concrete specimens were immersed in different concentration of sulfate solution i.e. 4.0pH, 5.0pH and 6.0pH. Reduction in compressive strength loss was noticed when the grade of concrete is increased from M-25 to M35. The results of weight analysis and density analysis also confirm the compressive strength loss and flexural strength. Discoloration of concrete was noticed on the concrete blocks when left immersed in sulfate solution at 4.0pH, 5.0pH and 6.0pH for 75days and 90days. It appeared like flakes of concrete and resembled like mold growth.


2016 ◽  
Vol 722 ◽  
pp. 81-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lenka Nevřivová

The paper focuses on the determination of how periclase content in the raw material influences the final properties of no-cement refractory castables. The motivation for this research was the continued pressure on increasing the utility properties of refractory castables, especially their corrosion resistance. The influence of MgO was observed in vibration-compacted refractory castables; the mixtures were made so that the consistency of each one was the same. There were only minimal differences in the water content of the mixtures. The mineral composition of the raw materials used in the manufacturing of the refractory castables was determined and the influence of the firing temperature on their compressive strength, flexural strength, apparent porosity, mineralogy and pore structure was described. The corrosion resistance was determined by means of the crucible test according to CSN P CEN/TS 15418 (726022) Method of test for dense refractory products – Guidelines for testing the corrosion resistance of refractories caused by liquids.


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (10) ◽  
pp. 1693-1701
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hamed El-Sayed Salama ◽  
Walid Fouad Edris

This paper aims to study the effect of Carbon Fiber Filament (CFF) with different ratios and lengths on the physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar. An experimental program included 3 cm fixed length of CFF with 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1% different ratios by weight of cement addition were used in cement mortar cubes. Another experimental program of 0.5% CFF ratio with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 cm different lengths by weight of cement addition was used in cement mortar prisms. The physical and mechanical properties of cement mortar containing CFF were experimentally investigated at 7 and 28 days of curing. Workability, by means of flow table test, were measured. Density is conducted for cubes and prisms at the age of 28 days. At ages of 7 and 28 days, compressive and flexural strengths were studied. The study showed a reduction in workability with the increase of CFF ratios and lengths by 0.0 to 2.7% and by 0.9 to 5.4% respectively. Moreover, an improvement in density, compressive, and flexural strengths was observed. At ages of 7 and 28 days, the results showed that compressive strength increased by 33 and 31% respectively at 0.5% of CFF ratio while the flexural strength increased by 125 and 327% respectively with CFF length of 5 cm. Doi: 10.28991/cej-2021-03091753 Full Text: PDF


2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessandra Mobili ◽  
Chiara Giosuè ◽  
Francesca Tittarelli

In Europe, the total amount of Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) waste is increasing. In order to valorise GRP dust (GRPd) waste and to reduce the consumption of nonrenewable resources in building materials, GRPd has been already investigated in cementitious materials where it gives even an improvement in some performances of the final products. Valorisation of GRPd waste in the production of bricks can be considered as a further alternative. In this paper, GRPd waste was substituted to the clay volume at 5% and 10% for the manufacturing of fired clay bricks. All specimens were subjected to a firing temperature of 850°C for 6 hours, then tested and compared in terms of porosity, compressive and flexural strengths, density, and water absorption. Despite a decrease in compressive strength up to 46% with 10% of GRPd substitution and an increase of water absorption from 14% to 29% with 5% and 10% of GRPd substitution, respectively, an increase in terms of lightness (about 10%), maximum flexural strength (up to 31%), and deflections at the maximum load (up to 130%) has been registered by specimens with 10% of GRPd substitution.


2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-16
Author(s):  
Esau Abekah Armah ◽  
Hubert Azoda Koffi ◽  
Josef K Ametefe Amuzu

This study explore the possibility of using waste ground palm kernel (GPK) shells as partial replacement of cement in concrete using mechanical destructive method has been studied. The palm kernel shells were in two forms: the GPK ordinary shells and shells subjected to incomplete combustion (i.e. the GPK “fuel” shells. In the preparation of the concrete specimens the mix ratio was 1: 2: 4 (cement: sand: stone) by weight and The replacement percentage was 0%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% and 60% respectively.  Concrete specimen were molded in both cubic and cylindrical form and its impact on the mechanical properties such as workability, compressive strength and flexural strength using destructive test method were studied. The cubic specimen were tested at 7, 28 and 60 days whiles the cylindrical specimen were tested at 7 and 28 days. Results of physical and chemical analyses suggest that GPK “fuel” shells have acceptable cementitious properties whiles GPK ordinary shells does not. Generally, the compressive and flexural strengths of concrete containing GPK shells decrease as the replacement percentage increases. However, the values of these properties increase as the period of curing increases. The optimum level of GPK shells replacement is 20% for the ordinary shells and 30% for the “fuel” shells considering compressive strength at 28 days for the cubic samples. For the flexural strength on the cylindrical specimen, up to 60% replacement of cement by GPK shells cured for 28 days has acceptable flexural strength. In spite of the findings that the GPK ordinary shells do not have cementitious properties, the mechanical properties on such concretes can be used in low strength constructions as pavements, walk ways and non structural domestic work at a lower cost than using cement.


2011 ◽  
Vol 382 ◽  
pp. 404-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Dong Hua ◽  
Hong Yi Jiang ◽  
Zi Xia Zhou

The correlation performance between polymer/cement ratio and corrosion resistance to nitric acid of latex modified sulphoaluminate (SA) cement mortar was investigated by testing the compressive strength, flexural strength and weight change rate of latex modified SA cement mortar in the nitric acid solution at different ages. In addition, considering the appearance of the specimen, the results show that the corrosion resistance to nitric acid of latex modified SA cement mortar is influenced positively by the polymer/cement ratio. With the ratio of emulsion to cement increasing, the corrosion resistance to nitric acid was enhancement. when the polymer/cement ratio was 0.2, the latex modified SA cement mortar showed the best performance in compressive strength, flexural strength, weight change rate and the appearance.


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