Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review

Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is an innovative type of concrete that offers significant advancements in sustainability and environmental impact, particularly in the areas of recycling and alternative construction techniques. Geopolymers provide a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to Portland...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Ali M. Rihan, Richard Ocharo Onchiri, Naftary Gathimba, Bernadette Sabuni
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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Bernadette Sabuni
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description Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is an innovative type of concrete that offers significant advancements in sustainability and environmental impact, particularly in the areas of recycling and alternative construction techniques. Geopolymers provide a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to Portland cement binder for civil infrastructure applications. They have a low carbon footprint and can completely replace Portland cement. However, there is no established specification or standard for developing GPC mixes. This is partially due to the numerous variables that influence the production of GPC, including the properties of unprocessed materials, the kind and amount of the activator, and the cure program. This review study aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the various methods used in the design of geopolymer concrete (GPC). This paper examines three different mix proportioning methodologies for GPC: the target strength, the performance approach, and statistical approaches. It is recommended to select a design method based on production conditions and GPC requirements.
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spelling doaj-art-91d1cda8841847dcb0ecbf99c4ccb66a2024-12-11T05:59:09ZengElsevierHybrid Advances2773-207X2024-12-017100290Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical reviewMohammed Ali M. Rihan0Richard Ocharo Onchiri1Naftary Gathimba2Bernadette Sabuni3Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology, and Innovation, Hosted at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya; Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Kordofan, El Obeid, 51111, Sudan; Corresponding author. Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology, and Innovation, Hosted at the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.Department of Building and Civil Engineering, Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), P.O.BOX 90420-80100, Mombasa, KenyaDepartment of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, KenyaDepartment of Civil and Structural Engineering, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 190 50100, Kakamega KenyaGeopolymer Concrete (GPC) is an innovative type of concrete that offers significant advancements in sustainability and environmental impact, particularly in the areas of recycling and alternative construction techniques. Geopolymers provide a sustainable and energy-efficient alternative to Portland cement binder for civil infrastructure applications. They have a low carbon footprint and can completely replace Portland cement. However, there is no established specification or standard for developing GPC mixes. This is partially due to the numerous variables that influence the production of GPC, including the properties of unprocessed materials, the kind and amount of the activator, and the cure program. This review study aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the various methods used in the design of geopolymer concrete (GPC). This paper examines three different mix proportioning methodologies for GPC: the target strength, the performance approach, and statistical approaches. It is recommended to select a design method based on production conditions and GPC requirements.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773207X24001519Compressive strengthGeopolymer concreteMix designStatistical approachTarget strength
spellingShingle Mohammed Ali M. Rihan
Richard Ocharo Onchiri
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Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review
Hybrid Advances
Compressive strength
Geopolymer concrete
Mix design
Statistical approach
Target strength
title Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review
title_full Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review
title_fullStr Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review
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title_short Mix design approaches of eco-friendly geopolymer concrete: A critical review
title_sort mix design approaches of eco friendly geopolymer concrete a critical review
topic Compressive strength
Geopolymer concrete
Mix design
Statistical approach
Target strength
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