Effect of superplasticizer and NaOH molarity on workability, compressive strength and microstructure properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete

Nuruddin, M.F. and Demie, S. and Ahmed, M.F. and Shafiq, N. (2011) Effect of superplasticizer and NaOH molarity on workability, compressive strength and microstructure properties of self-compacting geopolymer concrete. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, 51. pp. 907-914. ISSN 2010376X

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Abstract

The research investigates the effects of super plasticizer and molarity of sodium hydroxide alkaline solution on the workability, microstructure and compressive strength of self compacting geopolymer concrete (SCGC). SCGC is an improved way of concreting execution that does not require compaction and is made by complete elimination of ordinary Portland cement content. The parameters studied were superplasticizer (SP) dosage and molarity of NaOH solution. SCGC were synthesized from low calcium fly ash, activated by combinations of sodium hydroxide and sodium silicate solutions, and by incorporation of superplasticizer for self compactability. The workability properties such as filling ability, passing ability and resistance to segregation were assessed using slump flow, T-50, V-funnel, L-Box and J-ring test methods. It was found that the essential workability requirements for self compactability according to EFNARC were satisfied. Results showed that the workability and compressive strength improved with the increase in superplasticizer dosage. An increase in strength and a decrease in workability of these concrete samples were observed with the increase in molarity of NaOH solution from 8M to 14M. Improvement of interfacial transition zone (ITZ) and micro structure with the increase of SP and increase of concentration from 8M to 12M were also identified.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: Alkaline solutions; Concrete samples; Filling abilities; Geopolymer concrete; Interfacial transition zone; Low calcium fly ash; Microstructure properties; Molarity; NaOH solutions; Ordinary Portland cement; Passing ability; Self-compacting; Slump flow; Sodium hydroxides; Sodium silicate solutions; Superplasticizers; Test method; Workability, Compressive strength; Fly ash; Inorganic polymers; Microstructure; Plasticizers; Silicon compounds; Sodium, Mechanical properties
Depositing User: Mr Ahmad Suhairi UTP
Date Deposited: 09 Nov 2023 15:50
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2023 15:50
URI: https://khub.utp.edu.my/scholars/id/eprint/2227

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