MECHANICAL AND DURABILITY PROPERTIES OF FLY ASH GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE – A REVIEW

Abstract

Geopolymers have emerged as a promising alternative for Ordinary portland cement (OPC) in construction industry, due to their potential to minimize the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and improve the efficiency of waste recycling. This paper aims to study the fresh and hardened properties of fly ash geopolymer concrete (GPC), as well as to review the raw materials used in the production of geopolymers. Several factors impact the mechanical and durability properties of fly ash GPC, including the specific type of fly ash utilized, the curing temperature, the alkaline activator (AA) concentration, and the type of AA used. As a substitute for OPC concrete, fly ash GPC provides better mechanical and durability properties, as well as reducing CO2 emissions.