Modeling the phase evolution in alkali-activated slag cements upon interaction with seawater
The stability of different phases in a binder exposed to seawater is essential when assessing the performance of structures in a marine environment. The understanding of stability of alkali-activated slag upon interaction with seawater is insufficient ...
Kamasani Chiranjeevi Reddy +2 more
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Mechanical Properties Investigation and Optimization of Ambiently Cured Alkali-Activated Concrete
The mechanical, microstructural and statical interpretation of the Alkali Activated Concrete (AAC), prepared using fly ash with crushed granulated corex slag as the binder ingredient, are examined in this work.
Kothoju Saibaba, B Kondraivendhan
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Electrical and Self-Sensing Properties of Alkali-Activated Slag Composite with Graphite Filler [PDF]
The electrical properties of concrete are gaining their importance for the application in building construction. In this study, graphite powder was added to alkali-activated slag mortar as an electrically conductive filler in order to enhance the mortar ...
Bayer P. +4 more
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Self-Heating Ability of Geopolymers Enhanced by Carbon Black Admixtures at Different Voltage Loads [PDF]
Sustainable development in the construction industry can be achieved by the design of multifunctional materials with good mechanical properties, durability, and reasonable environmental impacts.
Fiala L. +4 more
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Alkali-activated materials are produced by chemically polymerizing the aluminosilicate materials using alkaline activators, which can effectively lower the greenhouse-gas emissions (approximately 73%) released by ordinary Portland cement (OPC ...
Baifu Luo +2 more
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Functional glass-ceramic foams from \u2018inorganic gel casting\u2019 and sintering of glass/slag mixtures [PDF]
The here described investigation was essentially aimed at exploring the chemical stabilization and reutilization of iron-rich slag from copper metallurgy, by the manufacturing of glass-ceramic foams.
Bernardo, Enrico +2 more
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Optimization of the alkali activation conditions of ground granulated SiMn slag [PDF]
The viability of using a SiMn slag as raw material for the preparation of alkali activated binder has been analysed. The slag has been characterized from the physical, chemical, mineralogical and microstructural point of view.
Garcés, Pedro +4 more
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Experimental Study on the Durability of Alkali-Activated Slag Concrete after Freeze-Thaw Cycle
A freeze-thaw resistance is an important indicator of the durability of alkali-activated slag concrete, which causes structural failure when the performance is low, especially in severely cold areas.
Bin Chen, Jun Wang
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CO2 treatment of ground granulated blast furnace slag for enhancing geopolymer properties
A novel and cost-effective method was developed for CO2 incorporation into ground granulated blast furnace slag as distorted carbonates, and subsequent value-added use of the captured carbon dioxide towards enhancement of the alkali-activated slag ...
Faris Matalkah, Parviz Soroushian
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Alkali-activated slag mortars reinforced with ar glassfibre. Performance and properties
In light of the practical problem posed by the high drying shrinkage rate exhibited by alkali-activated slag (AAS),due to these materials exhibited a high drying shrinkage the present study analyzes the behaviour of alkali-activated slag mortars ...
F. Puertas +3 more
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