scholarly journals Effects of Sand/Fly Ash and the Water/Solid Ratio on the Mechanical Properties of Engineered Geopolymer Composite and Mix Design Optimization

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 333
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zahid ◽  
Nasir Shafiq
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Sand Fly ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Solid Ratio ◽  
Geopolymer Matrix ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Rsm Technique

This paper presents the results of an experimental study that investigated the effects of two parameters: sand/fly ash (S/FA) ratio and water to geopolymer-solid (W/GS) ratio on the engineered geopolymer composite. The trial mix designs were optimized using the response surface method. These parameters influence the properties of the fresh and hardened geopolymer matrix, such as slump flow, compressive strength, flexural strength, elastic modulus, flexural toughness, ductility index and drying shrinkage. The optimizing process was conducted by developing statistical models using the response surface methodology (RSM) technique. The developed models were statistically validated and could be used to determine the desired response of engineered geopolymer composite (EGC) with a significance level of more than 95%. In this study, the optimized values of the S/FA ratio and W/GS ratio were obtained as 0.341701 and 0.225184, respectively. To validate the optimized S/FA ratio and W/GS ratio, an experimental study was performed, and a difference of less than 5% was found between predicted and experimental results.

Performance Optimization of Cement-Fly Ash Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology

2021 ◽  
Vol 1036 ◽  
pp. 337-344
Author(s):  
Lin Lin Wang ◽  
Xiang Bin Xu ◽  
Qing Song Zhang ◽  
Shi Yi Li
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Performance Optimization ◽  
Reducing Agent ◽  
Sand Fly ◽  
Hydration Reaction ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Grouting Materials

Filling grouting is effective to control the overlying strata movement and surface subsidence in mining and tunnel engineering.Grouting material is used in grouting reinforcement projects. In this experiment,based on the mechanical properties of grouting materials, Expert Design and response surface methodology (RSM) is used to optimize the mix proportion of grout materials. The sand-fly ash ratio ,water reducing agent addition are researched as variables, and the 3D response surface is established between the factors and the performance indicators. Microstructure explains the mechanism of factors affecting performance indicators.The results show the relationship between factors and performance can be well fitted by RSM.The order of significance on compressive strength and solidification ratio is sand-fly ash ratio＞water reducing agent addition and the order of significant on viscosity is water reducing agent addition＞sand-fly ash ratio.Response surface methodology accurately describes the functional relationship between the target value and the design variables.Microstructure shows hydration reaction and the secondary hydration reaction of fly ash will be carried out after cement-fly ash mixed, and the addition of fly ash is especially important for grout material properties.

scholarly journals An experimental study on production of high strength non-shrink grout containing fly ash

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-485
Author(s):  
Chi Dang Thuy
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
High Strength ◽  
Fine Aggregate ◽  
Expansive Agent ◽  
Chemical Admixture ◽  
The University ◽  
The Given

Cement-based grouts are widely used thanks to its outstanding features such as high workability, non-separation, non-bleeding, easy to fulfill small gaps with complex shapes. This paper descrcibes the first phase of a series of laboratory experiments that examined the ability of production of self - levelling mortar at the University of Transport and Communications. The Portland cement-based grout incorporated superplasticizer, fly ash, fine aggregate, water along with expansion agent to match as closed as possible the given high strength non-shrink grout. The experimental study focused on the performance of non-shrink grouts regarding the flowability, expansion and bleeding, strengths and drying shrinkage of the test grout mixtures. The high range water reducer (HRWR) at dosage of 1% by weight of cement was used as a flowability modifying chemical admixture to prevent water segregation and leads to an increase in compressive strength. The parameter tests consist of water-cement ratios, and fixed dosages of superplasticizer and expansive agent. To examine the flowability of grout mortars, the flow cone test was applied. The flow cone test result indicated that there were three proportional of grouts that can meet the requirement of fluidity. The compressive strength of specimens was tested according to ASTM C349-14. It was concluded that the compositions of grouts at a water-cement ratio of from 0.29 to 0.33 have compressive strengths greater than 60 MPa. The tested specimens using the expansive agent with the dosage recommended by the manufacturer meet the non-shrinkage requirement of a grout. The experimental results have demonstrated the ability of production of high strength non-shrink grouts.

Drying Shrinkage Behavior of Mortars Made with Ternary Blends

2012 ◽  
Vol 2290 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xuhao Wang ◽  
Fatih Bektas ◽  
Peter Taylor ◽  
Kejin Wang ◽  
Paul J. Tikalsky
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Silica Fume ◽  
Surface Analysis ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Cementitious Materials ◽  
Response Surface Analysis ◽  
Ternary Blends ◽  
Free Shrinkage ◽  
Shrinkage Behavior

Ternary cementitious blends are widely used in today's concrete mixtures, particularly when high performance is needed. This paper discusses drying shrinkage behavior of mortar mixtures made with various ternary blends. Ternary blends consisting of different combinations of portland or blended cement, slag, fly ash, and silica fume were considered. The amounts of slag, fly ash, and silica fume ranged from 15% to 35%, 13% to 30%, and 3% to 10% by mass of cementitious materials, respectively. Mortar bars were made with the ternary blends and subjected to drying (i.e., temperature = 73° ± 3°F and relative humidity = 50% ± 4%) after standard moist curing for 28 days. Free shrinkage of the bars was assessed at 56 days of age after 28 days of drying. A response surface analysis was done to examine the effects of blend proportions on shrinkage behavior of the mortars. To validate this model, an independent group of mortar mixtures with different ternary combinations was cast, and the measured values were compared with the predicted shrinkage values. The results indicated that of the three supplementary cementitious materials in the ternary blends studied, slag showed a dominant effect on increasing mortar shrinkage. The contribution of Class C fly ash to the shrinkage was slightly less than that of slag. An increase in silica fume or in Class F fly ash content slightly increased free shrinkage. There is a good correlation between the measured shrinkage strain and the strain predicted from the shrinkage model developed from the response surface analysis.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Forecasting Mathematical Model of Drying Shrinkage of Recycled Aggregate Concrete

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Yuanchen Guo ◽  
Xue Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Recycled Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Recycled Aggregate ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Aggregate Concrete ◽  
Expansive Agent ◽  
Basic Law

On the basis of basic law in AASHTO2007 model, the forecasting mathematical model of drying shrinkage of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) is established by regression analysis and experimental study. The research results show that (1) with the replacement rate of RCA increases, the drying shrinkage value of RAC increases; this trend is even more obvious in the early drying time. (2) The addition of fly ash can inhibit the drying shrinkage of RAC, but the effect is not very obvious. Specifically, the addition of fly ash will increase the shrinkage to some extent when the mixing amount is 20%. (3) The addition of expansive agent can obviously inhibit the shrinkage of RAC; the inhibition affection is better than that of fly ash. (4) The forecasting mathematical models of drying shrinkage of RAC established in this paper have high accuracy and rationality according to experiment validation and error analysis.

scholarly journals Statistical Modelling of Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity of Fly Ash Based Geopolymer mortar using response surface methodology

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Zahid ◽  
Nasir Shafiq ◽  
Muhammad Ali
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Mechanical Performance ◽  
Statistical Modelling ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity ◽  
Ultrasonic Pulse ◽  
Pulse Velocity ◽  
Curing Temperature ◽  
Significance Level

The fly ash based geopolymer has emerged as a capable and sustainable binder material in construction industry. Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) method is a non-destructive technique for investigating the mechanical performance of concrete. Experimental investigation was performed for studying the effect of NaOH Molarity, Na2SiO3/NaOH and curing temperature on the ultrasonic pulse velocity of geopolymer mortar. Experiments were designed based on central composite design (CCD) technique of response surface methodology (RSM). Statistical model was developed and statistically validated and found significant as the difference between adjustable R-squared and predicted R-squared less than 0.2. Finally, the optimized mix proportion was assessed for maximized value of UPV. Experimental validation on the optimized mix reveals the close agreement between experimental and predicted values of UPV with significance level of more than 95%. The proposed technique improves the yield, the reliability of the product and the processes.

scholarly journals Effect of Fly Ash on Compressive Strength, Drying Shrinkage, and Carbonation Depth of Mortar with Ferronickel-Slag Powder

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1037
Author(s):  
Se-Jin Choi ◽  
Ji-Hwan Kim ◽  
Sung-Ho Bae ◽  
Tae-Gue Oh
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Bituminous Coal ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
The Other ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Slag Powder ◽  
Ferronickel Slag

In recent years, efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have continued worldwide. In the construction industry, a large amount of CO2 is generated during the production of Portland cement, and various studies are being conducted to reduce the amount of cement and enable the use of cement substitutes. Ferronickel slag is a by-product generated by melting materials such as nickel ore and bituminous coal, which are used as raw materials to produce ferronickel at high temperatures. In this study, we investigated the fluidity, microhydration heat, compressive strength, drying shrinkage, and carbonation characteristics of a ternary cement mortar including ferronickel-slag powder and fly ash. According to the test results, the microhydration heat of the FA20FN00 sample was slightly higher than that of the FA00FN20 sample. The 28-day compressive strength of the FA20FN00 mix was approximately 39.6 MPa, which was higher than that of the other samples, whereas the compressive strength of the FA05FN15 mix including 15% of ferronickel-slag powder was approximately 11.6% lower than that of the FA20FN00 mix. The drying shrinkage of the FA20FN00 sample without ferronickel-slag powder was the highest after 56 days, whereas the FA00FN20 sample without fly ash showed the lowest shrinkage compared to the other mixes.

scholarly journals Effect of CaSO4 Incorporation on Pore Structure and Drying Shrinkage of Alkali-Activated Binders

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 1673 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyeongmin Son ◽  
Sol Moi Park ◽  
Joon Ho Seo ◽  
Haeng Ki Lee
Keyword(s):  
Fly Ash ◽  
Pore Structure ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Phase Changes ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Capillary Tension ◽  
Alkali Activated Binders ◽  
Internal Pore Structure ◽  
Alkali Activated

This present study investigates the effects of CaSO4 incorporation on the pore structure and drying shrinkage of alkali-activated slag and fly ash. The slag and fly ash were activated at a 5:5 ratio by weighing with a sodium silicate. Thereafter, 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% of CaSO4 were incorporated to investigate the changes in phase formation and internal pore structure. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetry (TG)/derivative thermogravimetry (DTG), mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and drying shrinkage tests were carried out to find the correlation between the pore structure and drying shrinkage of the specimens. The results showed that CaSO4 incorporation increased the formation of thenardite, and these phase changes affected the pore structure of the activated fly ash and slag. The increase in the CaSO4 content increased the pore distribution in the mesopore. As a result, the capillary tension and drying shrinkage decreased.

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