Effect of Water-Solids Ratio on the Compressive Strength, Degree of Reaction and Microstructural Characterization of Fly Ash-Waste Glass-Based Geopolymers
2017-04
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Effect of Water-Solids Ratio on the Compressive Strength, Degree of Reaction and Microstructural Characterization of Fly Ash-Waste Glass-Based Geopolymers
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On a global scale, the production of portland cement is responsible for approximately 5% of carbon emissions. In an effort to reduce carbon emissions, alternative binders are being implemented into the cement industry. Geopolymer technology combines aluminosilicate sources with an alkali solution to create a binder that has the potential to completely eliminate the need for portland cement in concrete. There has been limited research regarding the effect that the water-solids ratio (similar to water-cement ratio) has on geopolymer performance. For that reason, this research focused on the effect of the water-solids ratio on compressive strength, degree of reaction, and microstructure of fly ash – waste glass-based geopolymer mortars. Geopolymer mortars made of varying levels of fly ash and waste glass were produced. Three water-solids ratios were examined for each mixture, and compressive strength, degree of reaction, and microstructure characteristics were investigated in an effort to discover trends. Results showed that the water-solids ratio had an effect on compressive strength, but not a significant effect on degree of reaction. When comparing mixture compositions, mixtures containing fly ash seemed to be more sensitive to the water-solids ratio. Unreacted particles and different types of zeolites, depending on the mixture composition, were observed during microstructural analysis. Locations where particles seemed to have been “pulled-out” of the geopolymer paste were also observed in mixtures with higher water-solids ratios. However, more research is required to confirm these conclusions.
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University of Minnesota M.S. thesis. April 2017. Major: Civil Engineering. Advisor: Mary Christiansen. 1 computer file (PDF); viii, 112 pages.
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Jansen, Matthew. (2017). Effect of Water-Solids Ratio on the Compressive Strength, Degree of Reaction and Microstructural Characterization of Fly Ash-Waste Glass-Based Geopolymers. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/188791.
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