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Evaluation of the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Prepared with C-Glass Fibers

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Abundant research on geopolymer concrete in the last two decades has provided worldwide acceptability in conventional structural applications. The high-impact applications of geopolymers are mostly limited because they are quasi-brittle in nature and show moderate crack resistance; hence, they require suitable reinforcing materials such as fibers. This paper reports a study to assess the strength and durability properties of fly ash-based geopolymer concrete (FA-GPC) prepared with novel C-glass fibers. The binder mix was comprised of Fly Ash (FA), Lime (L), Silica Fume (SF) and was activated by sodium hydroxide (12 M) and sodium silicate solution, followed by curing under ambient conditions. Glass fibers were utilized in varying proportions (0.125, 0.25, 0.375, 0.5, 0.625, and 0.75%), by weight of the binder mix. It was found that the incorporation of 0.5% glass fiber significantly increased the compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength properties. From the durability perspective, the samples exhibited good resistance against seawater, MgSO4 solution, and H2SO4 when compared with the control mix. Further, the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analysis was employed to explore the nature of the geopolymer–fiber matrix. It was revealed that excellent interfacial bonding existed between fiber and the geopolymer matrix. The results indicate that addition of C-glass fibers significantly improves the overall mechanical performance of FA-GPC. The research presented here establishes the advantages of using C-glass fibers-based geopolymer concrete, thus encouraging its broader utilization.

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Abbreviations

AR:

Alkali resistance

BIS:

Bureau of Indian Standards

C:

Chemical or corrosion

CAgg:

Coarse aggregates

CTM:

Compression testing machine

E:

Electrical

FA:

Fly ash

FAgg:

Fine aggregates

FA-GPC:

Fly ash-based geopolymer concrete

FCA:

Ferrochrome ash

FTM:

Flexural testing machine

GFRFGC:

Glass fiber reinforced fly ash based geopolymer concrete

GGBFS:

Ground granulated blast furnace slag

GPC:

Geopolymer concrete

Kg:

Kilogram

L:

Lime

M:

Molarity

MPa:

Megapascal

Na2SiO3 :

Sodium silicate

NaOH:

Sodium hydroxide

OPC:

Ordinary Portland Cement

RHA:

Rice husk ash

Rs.:

Rupee

SCBA:

Sugarcane bagasse ash

SEM:

Scanning Electron Microscope

SF:

Silica fume

SP:

Superplasticizer

XRD:

X-ray diffraction

XRF:

X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy

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The authors are grateful to the faculties from KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India: Dr. Ashoke Ku. Rath and Dr. Dillip Ku. Bera, Dr. Purnachandra Saha, and faculties from VSSUT, Burla, Odisha, India: Dr. Sanjaya Ku. Patro and Dr. Bharadwaj Nanda for their guidance during the experimental investigations and proofreading of the manuscript. The authors also acknowledge the support from Dr. S.M. Mustakim and the laboratory staff of CSIR—Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, for their help in completing this project.

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    Ankita Sikder

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, 768018, Odisha, India

    Jyotirmoy Mishra

  3. Department of Civil Engineering, Government College of Engineering, Keonjhar, 758001, Odisha, India

    Jyotirmoy Mishra

  4. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, 768018, Odisha, India

    R. S. Krishna

  5. Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, P. M. B. 5025, Awka, Nigeria

    Joshua O. Ighalo

  6. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria

    Joshua O. Ighalo

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Sikder, A., Mishra, J., Krishna, R.S. et al. Evaluation of the Mechanical and Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete Prepared with C-Glass Fibers. Arab J Sci Eng 48, 12759–12774 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-022-07558-y

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