Geopolymer Concrete: Principles, Characteristics, Testing, and Applications (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology)

Acknowledgements
About This Book
Contents
About the Authors
1 Introduction to Geopolymer Concrete
	1.1 General
	1.2 Background of GPC
	1.3 History of GPC
	1.4 Significance of GPC
	1.5 Summary
	1.6 Highlights
	References
2 Elements of Geopolymer Concrete
	2.1 General
	2.2 Chemistry of Geopolymer Concrete
		2.2.1 Chemical Composition of Geopolymers
		2.2.2 The Fundamental Concept of the Polymerization Process
	2.3 Variations of Geopolymer Concrete
	2.4 Summary
	2.5 Highlights
	Reference
3 Potential Uses of Geopolymer Concrete
	3.1 General
	3.2 Applications of Geopolymer Concrete
	3.3 GPC Utilization in Construction
	3.4 GPC for Environmental Remediation Purposes
	3.5 Supplementary Applications
	3.6 Summary
	3.7 Highlights
	References
4 Manufacturing and Curing Methods of Geopolymer Concrete
	4.1 Methods of Production for Geopolymer Concrete
	4.2 Materials Used for Geopolymer Concrete
	4.3 Geopolymer Concrete Components
	4.4 Preparation of Geopolymer Paste
	4.5 Curing Methods
	4.6 Tests on Geopolymer Paste
	4.7 Tests on Geopolymer Mortar
	4.8 Workability Test on Geopolymer Concrete
	4.9 Mechanical Properties of Concrete
	References
5 Physical Characteristics of Geopolymer Concrete
	5.1 General
	5.2 Mechanical Properties
	5.3 Durability Characteristics
	5.4 Summary
	5.5 Highlights
6 Illustrations of Geopolymer Paste, Geopolymer Mortar, Geopolymer Concrete, and Mix Design Approach
	6.1 Components of Geopolymer Concrete
		6.1.1 Fly Ash and Their Types
		6.1.2 Fly Ash, Class F
		6.1.3 Fly Ash, Class C
		6.1.4 Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS)
		6.1.5 Alkaline Activator Solution
		6.1.6 Super Plasticizer
		6.1.7 Fine Aggregate
		6.1.8 Coarse Aggregate
	6.2 Experimental Program
		6.2.1 Normal Consistency
		6.2.2 Final Setting Time
	6.3 Compressive Strength of Mortar
	6.4 Quantities of Materials for Geopolymer Mortar for One Cubic Meter
	6.5 Detailed Program of Compressive Strength of Concrete of Various Binder Content
	6.6 Impact on the Sodium Silicate to Sodium Hydroxide Ratio
	6.7 Casting and Curing of GPC
	6.8 Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
	6.9 Geopolymer Concrete Mix Design Approach
	6.10 Example of a Mix Ratio Following the Suggested Method
	6.11 Normal Consistency of Geopolymer Paste
	6.12 Fresh and Hardened Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
	6.13 Conclusions
		6.13.1 Normal Consistency, Final Setting Time, and Compressive Strength of Geopolymer Mortar
		6.13.2 Workability and Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
		6.13.3 Durability Properties of Geopolymer Concrete
		6.13.4 Area of Future Study
	References
7 Case Investigations of Geopolymer Concrete
	7.1 Summary
	7.2 Highlights
8 Geopolymer Concrete: Future Directions
	8.1 Summary
	8.2 Highlights
9 Conclusion
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