Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation

The objective of this review article is to analyze published data encompassing compressive strength, tensile strength, elastic modulus, and flexural strength, as well as the utilization of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) for...

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Main Authors: Midhin M.A.K., Wong L.S., Ahmed A.N., Jasim A.M.D.A., Paul S.C.
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spelling my.uniten.dspace-338632024-10-14T11:17:21Z Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation Midhin M.A.K. Wong L.S. Ahmed A.N. Jasim A.M.D.A. Paul S.C. 58749858700 55504782500 57214837520 58749165500 58975844300 Chemical Energy-Saving Mechanical Microstructural Raw Materials Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete The objective of this review article is to analyze published data encompassing compressive strength, tensile strength, elastic modulus, and flexural strength, as well as the utilization of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) for Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete (UHP-GC), with the focus of establishing the current research trends regarding its mechanical, microstructural, and chemical characteristics. After a critical evaluation of the published data from the literature findings, it became evident that UHP-GC can attain a remarkably high level of engineering performance. In UHP-GC, the optimum percentage of silica fume as a slag partial replacement to achieve high compression, tensile, and elastic modulus were traced to be 25, 30, and 35%, respectively. The optimum ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide molarity for UHP-GC were identified to be 3.5 and 16, respectively. All in all, the review provides a thorough understanding of the review gap and distinct functions of different raw materials in decreasing porosity and enhancing the formation of geopolymeric gels that not only bond but also strengthen UHP-GC. UHP-GC stands as an energy-saving material in concrete technology, poised to forge a path towards a sustainable future for the building sector. � 2023 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran. Final 2024-10-14T03:17:21Z 2024-10-14T03:17:21Z 2023 Review 10.28991/CEJ-2023-09-12-020 2-s2.0-85183119477 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85183119477&doi=10.28991%2fCEJ-2023-09-12-020&partnerID=40&md5=b3c239bb29259408fbe33ef827e30a83 https://irepository.uniten.edu.my/handle/123456789/33863 9 12 3254 3277 All Open Access Gold Open Access Salehan Institute of Higher Education Scopus
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topic Chemical
Energy-Saving
Mechanical
Microstructural
Raw Materials
Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete
spellingShingle Chemical
Energy-Saving
Mechanical
Microstructural
Raw Materials
Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete
Midhin M.A.K.
Wong L.S.
Ahmed A.N.
Jasim A.M.D.A.
Paul S.C.
Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation
description The objective of this review article is to analyze published data encompassing compressive strength, tensile strength, elastic modulus, and flexural strength, as well as the utilization of scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy (EDS), and x-ray diffraction (XRD) for Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete (UHP-GC), with the focus of establishing the current research trends regarding its mechanical, microstructural, and chemical characteristics. After a critical evaluation of the published data from the literature findings, it became evident that UHP-GC can attain a remarkably high level of engineering performance. In UHP-GC, the optimum percentage of silica fume as a slag partial replacement to achieve high compression, tensile, and elastic modulus were traced to be 25, 30, and 35%, respectively. The optimum ratio of sodium silicate to sodium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide molarity for UHP-GC were identified to be 3.5 and 16, respectively. All in all, the review provides a thorough understanding of the review gap and distinct functions of different raw materials in decreasing porosity and enhancing the formation of geopolymeric gels that not only bond but also strengthen UHP-GC. UHP-GC stands as an energy-saving material in concrete technology, poised to forge a path towards a sustainable future for the building sector. � 2023 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran.
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Midhin M.A.K.
Wong L.S.
Ahmed A.N.
Jasim A.M.D.A.
Paul S.C.
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author Midhin M.A.K.
Wong L.S.
Ahmed A.N.
Jasim A.M.D.A.
Paul S.C.
author_sort Midhin M.A.K.
title Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation
title_short Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation
title_full Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation
title_fullStr Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation
title_full_unstemmed Strength and Chemical Characterization of Ultra High-Performance Geopolymer Concrete: A Coherent Evaluation
title_sort strength and chemical characterization of ultra high-performance geopolymer concrete: a coherent evaluation
publisher Salehan Institute of Higher Education
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