Properties of Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete

Abstract:

Concrete has been used in the construction industry since long times. It is probably the most widely used construction material in the world, largely due to the abundance of the raw materials for cement manufacture, low relative cost and the versatility and adaptability of concrete in forming various structural shapes. Massive production of concrete and the associated substantial manufacture of cement have however been observed to have a very negative impact. One of the biggest issues of growing concern at the moment faced by concrete industries is the impact of cement production on the environment. The production of cement not only depletes significant amount of natural resources, but also liberates a considerable amount of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as a result of decarbonation of limestone and the combustion of fossil fuels. In addition, cement is among the most energy intensive construction materials, after aluminium and steel [1].

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 803)
• Pages: 99-109
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.803.99
• Online since: August 2014
• Authors: Muhd Fadhil Nuruddin*, F.A. Memon
• Keywords: Fly Ash (FA), Geopolymer Concrete, Mechanical Property, Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete

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