Effect of mixing proportion on compressive strength of fly-ash based geopolymer paste and mortar using Taguchi's method

Sajid Khan Afridi, Vanissorn Vimonsatit

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Abstract

Alkali activated pozzolan are known low carbon cementitious binders which can be used to replace cement. The material is also known as geopolymer because of its three dimensional polymeric chain and ring like structure consisting silica and alumina. A common type of pozzolan used is fly ash because of its rich silica content; therefore the term alkali activated fly-ash based binders is adopted. Despite much research and development of this material, there is no specific standard for design mix proportion. This research used the Taguchi's design of experiment method to determine the optimum mix proportion of alkali activated fly ash based cement paste and mortar. Four factors were considered in the tests, silica fume, sand to cementitious ratio, liquid to solid ratio, and percentage of superplasticiser. Tests were conducted on the 9 batches of alkali activated fly-ash based paste and mortar samples to determine the compressive strength under ambient condition. Tests were also conducted to determine the residual strength of the samples after exposed to elevated temperatures. ANOVA analysis of the test results revealed the main factors contribution on the tested properties and led to the determination of the optimum design proportion of the factors considered in these tests.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImplementing innovative ideas in structural engineering and project management
EditorsSwapan Saha, Y. X. Zhang, Siamak Yazdani, Amarjit Singh
Place of PublicationFargo
PublisherISEC Press
Pages669-674
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780996043717
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management, ISEC 2015 - Sydney, Australia
Duration: 23 Nov 201528 Nov 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of International Structural Engineering and Construction
PublisherISEC Press
ISSN (Print)2644-108X

Conference

Conference8th International Structural Engineering and Construction Conference: Implementing Innovative Ideas in Structural Engineering and Project Management, ISEC 2015
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney
Period23/11/1528/11/15

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Keywords

  • Binders
  • Cement
  • Alkaline solution
  • Residual strength
  • Taguchi's method

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