Optimizing durability and performance in high-volume fly ash-based alkali-activated mortar with palm oil fuel ash and slag: A response surface methodology approach

• Main Authors: Algaifi H.A., Fahim Huseien G., Syamsir A., Qaid A., Baharom S., Mhaya A.M.
• Other Authors: 57203885467
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2025
• Subjects: Acid resistance; Binders; Blast furnaces; Compressive strength; Durability; Fly ash; Freezing; Mortar; Oil shale; Slags; Surface properties; Thawing; Alkali-activated mortars; Durability property; Energy; Freezing-thawing resistances; Fuel ash; High volume fly ash; Performance; Response-surface methodology; Wet dries; Wet-dry resistance; Palm oil

While extensive research has been conducted on the production of binary or ternary binders incorporated into alkali-activated mortars (AAMs), significant efforts continue to be directed towards determining the optimal blends that not only address strength requirements but also durability criteria. T...