The Rheological Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete: A Microstructural Analysis

The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. XI, No. 2, April 2018, pp. 7-23

Posted: 4 Nov 2018

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Shweta Bajakke

KLE Dr. MS Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology

Komal Kattimani

KLE Dr MS Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology

G S Manjunath

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) - K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology

Date Written: October 13, 2018

Abstract

Considering the need for developing an alternative construction material, the paper discusses the feasibility of alkali-activated Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete (SCGPC). The paper also presents the rheological behavior of fiber-reinforced SCGPC under the effect of steel fibers, dosage of SP and effect of extra water. Fluid-Binder (F/B) ratio of 0.6 with 1% of steel fibers with different dosages of superplasticizer, i.e., Glenium SKY 8630, was considered. The flow characteristics and compressive strength of the samples were studied. The results showed that with 6% and 5% of SP and 5% of extra water content, the mix was satisfying, the flowability properties and the compressive strength were maximum among all other mix proportions.

Keywords: Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete (SCGPC), Superplasticizers, Compressive strength, Workability, Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM)

Suggested Citation

Bajakke, Shweta and Kattimani, Komal and Manjunath, G S, The Rheological Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Self-Compacting Geopolymer Concrete: A Microstructural Analysis (October 13, 2018). The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering, Vol. XI, No. 2, April 2018, pp. 7-23, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3265688

Shweta Bajakke (Contact Author)

KLE Dr. MS Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology ( email )

Belagavi
Karnataka
India

Komal Kattimani

KLE Dr MS Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology ( email )

Belagavi 590008
Karnataka
India

G S Manjunath

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) - K.L.S. Gogte Institute of Technology ( email )

Belgaum
590006
India

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