Study on Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
R. Saravanan1, M. Pavan Kumar2, S. Elavenil3
1R. Saravanan, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
2M. Pavan Kumar, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3S. Elavenil, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 01 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 15 May 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2019 | PP: 1-6 | Volume-8 Issue-7, May 2019 | Retrieval Number: F3596048619/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is the most promising and novel concreting technology which primarily focuses on the eco-friendly aspects. In this work, the mechanical properties of fly-ash based GPC which includes compressive strength, split tensile strength and non-destructive testing methods like UPV and rebound hammer tests results will be examined and analyzed based on the different mix parameters for 8 mixes. The main varying parameters of the mix are alkaline solution ratio and concentration and binder proportions. Based on the optimum mix from 8 normal GPC mixes, one mix will be studied under the granite powder replacement. The granite powder is utilized for the partial replacement of binder for the 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% of the binder volume. The concrete cube specimens are casted according to Indian standards and the 7th and 28th days strength are used for the analysis.
Keyword: Compressive strength, Geopolymer Concrete, Granite powder.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Maintenance