Published Online:January 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJSE010125
DOI:1111
Author Name:Aditya Sharma, S K Verma and Daljit Singh
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:7-42
The utilization of geopolymers as a sustainable alternative to conventional cementitious materials has gained significant attention in recent years. Geopolymers, synthesized from industrial byproducts such as fly ash (FA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS), offer a promising solution to reduce the carbon footprint associated with traditional Portland cement. The incorporation of waste materials, such as glass powder (GP), further enhances the environmental benefits of geopolymer technology by promoting waste recycling and resource efficiency. This study focuses on the partial replacement of GGBFS and FA with GP in geopolymer paste, aiming to optimize the mix proportions for enhanced physical, mechanical and microstructural properties. It investigates the partial replacement of GP in GGBFS/FA-based geopolymer paste. A total of 180 specimens were cast and tested to evaluate their physical and mechanical properties, and the microstructure of the geopolymer paste. The findings include a decrease in flowability and initial setting time with the addition of GP, attributed to increased fine particle content and reactivity, respectively.
Cement manufacturing has a rich history and has played a vital role in advancing human civilization. It has been a cornerstone of construction, infrastructure development, and progress across the globe.