Factors Influencing Compressive Strength in Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete: A Comprehensive Review

Factors Influencing Compressive Strength in Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete: A Comprehensive Review

16 January 2024 / Accepted: 17 March 2024 / Published online: 3 April 2024 | Mohammed Ali M. Rihan, Tareg Abdalla Abdalla
This review article examines the factors influencing the compressive strength (Cst) of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete (FAGPC). The increasing demand for cement has led to significant environmental impacts, including high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is proposed as an environmentally friendly alternative, offering superior mechanical properties and durability compared to traditional concrete. The study focuses on the impact of various parameters, such as the amount of binder materials, the proportion of alkaline activators to binder (AL/Bi), the quantity of additional water, the dosage of superplasticizers, the ratio of alkaline activators (AAR), the concentration molarity of sodium hydroxide (SHY), the curing temperature, and the duration of cure. The results indicate that the compressive strength of FAGPC is primarily influenced by the curing temperature, the amount of sodium hydroxide, and the amount of alkaline in the binder. The review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these parameters affect the mechanical properties of FAGPC, highlighting the importance of these factors in optimizing its performance.This review article examines the factors influencing the compressive strength (Cst) of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete (FAGPC). The increasing demand for cement has led to significant environmental impacts, including high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is proposed as an environmentally friendly alternative, offering superior mechanical properties and durability compared to traditional concrete. The study focuses on the impact of various parameters, such as the amount of binder materials, the proportion of alkaline activators to binder (AL/Bi), the quantity of additional water, the dosage of superplasticizers, the ratio of alkaline activators (AAR), the concentration molarity of sodium hydroxide (SHY), the curing temperature, and the duration of cure. The results indicate that the compressive strength of FAGPC is primarily influenced by the curing temperature, the amount of sodium hydroxide, and the amount of alkaline in the binder. The review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how these parameters affect the mechanical properties of FAGPC, highlighting the importance of these factors in optimizing its performance.
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