ISSN 2319-5347, ISI Impact Factor: 0.763

VOLUME 03 NO. 02 APRIL 2014:

Title:        Strength Studies on Geopolymer Mortar for Ferro Geopolymer Water Tank
Authors:   Thanush Thampi, Sreevidya V., Venkatasubramani R.
Abstract:  Geopolymer mortar is an innovative construction material which is produced by the chemical action of inorganic molecules. In Geopolymer mortar, Portland cement is not utilized at all. The recent environmental awareness in construction industry promotes the use of alternative binders to partially or fully replace the cement as its production creates environmental pollution due to release of CO2 into atmosphere. A great development around the world in new types of inorganic cementitious binders is the “geopolymeric cement”. This prompted its use in mortar and concrete, which improves the greenness of ordinary concrete. Fly ash is one of the most normally preferred substitutes for cement because concrete workability and durability are enhanced by fly ash by their small size and round shape. This paper presents the mechanical properties with emphasis on compressive strength and tensile strength of geopolymer mortar at ambient and heat curing for construction of a geopolymer water tank.

Keywords: Fly Ash, Geopolymer , Sodium hydroxide , Sodium Silicate.
Page No:   102-105

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