• 콘크리트학회논문집
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.449-456
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• 2014

지오폴리머 반응은 매우 복잡하며, 플라이애쉬 화학조성, 입도분포, 자극제 농도와 종류, 양생온도, 양생시간 등이 지오폴리머 물성에 많은 영향을 미치고 있는 것으로 알려져 있다. 이 연구에서는 양생조건이 플라이애쉬 기반 지오폴리머 강도에 미치는 영향을 실험하기 위하여, 양생온도, 고온양생 전 전치시간, 고온에서의 양생시간 등을 변화시켜 양생조건 변화에 따른 지오폴리머 페이스트의 압축강도, SEM, 공극특성 등에 대하여 분석하였다. 실험 결과 양생온도가 높을수록 지오폴리머의 강도는 증가하였으며, 전양생시간이 길어질수록 지오폴리머 강도는 증가되었으나, 고온양생에서의 양생시간이 길어지면 압축강도가 저하현상이 관찰되었다. 고온에서의 양생시간이 길어지면 공극구조의 변화에 따라 강도 저하 현상이 관찰되었다. 따라서 양생온도와 양생시간은 지오폴리머 강도 및 미세구조에 큰 영향을 미치고 있는 것을 확인할 수 있었다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.251-267
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• 2023

In this paper, an experimental investigation is carried out to assess the inherent self-compacting properties of geopolymer mortar and its impact on flexural strength of thin-walled ferro-geopolymer box beam. The inherent self-compacting properties of the optimal mix of normal geopolymer mortar was studied and compared with self-compacting cement mortar. To assess the flexural strength of box beams, a total of 3 box beams of size 1500 mm × 200 mm × 150 mm consisting of one ferro-cement box beam having a wall thickness of 40 mm utilizing self-compacting cement mortar and two ferro-geopolymer box beams with geopolymer mortar by varying the wall thickness between 40 mm and 50 mm were moulded. The ferro-cement box beam was cured in water and ferro-geopolymer box beams were cured in heat chamber at 75℃ - 80℃ for 24 hours. After curing, the specimens are subjected to flexural testing by applying load at one-third points. The result shows that the ultimate load carrying capacity of ferro-geopolymer and ferro-cement box beams are almost equal. In addition, the stiffness of the ferro-geoploymer box beam is reduced by 18.50% when compared to ferro-cement box beam. Simultaneously, the ductility index and energy absorption capacity are increased by 88.24% and 30.15%, respectively. It is also observed that the load carrying capacity and stiffness of ferro-geopolymer box beams decreases when the wall thickness is increased. At the same time, the ductility and energy absorption capacity increased by 17.50% and 8.25%, respectively. Moreover, all of the examined beams displayed a shear failure pattern.

• Steel and Composite Structures
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.201-218
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• 2018

In this study, the effects of magnesium sulfate on the mechanical performance and the durability of confined and unconfined geopolymer concrete (GPC) specimens were investigated. The carbon and basalt fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) fabrics with 1-layer and 3-layers were used to evaluate the performances of the specimens under static and cyclic loading in the ambient and magnesium sulfate environments. In addition, the use of FRP materials as a rehabilitation technique was also studied. For the geopolymerization process of GPC specimens, the alkaline activator has selected a mixture of sodium silicate solution ($Na_2SiO_3$) and sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH) with a ratio ($Na_2SiO_3/NaOH$) of 2.5. In addition to GPC specimens, an ordinary concrete (NC) specimens were also produced as a reference specimens and some of the GPC and NC specimens were immersed in 5% magnesium sulfate solutions. The mechanical performance and the durability of the specimens were evaluated by visual appearance, weight change, static and cyclic loading, and failure modes of the specimens under magnesium sulfate and ambient environments. In addition, the microscopic changes of the specimens due to sulfate attack were also assessed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to understand the macroscale behavior of the specimens. Results indicated that geopolymer specimens produced with nano-silica and fly ash showed superior performance than the NC specimens in the sulfate environment. In addition, confined specimens with FRP fabrics significantly improved the compressive strength, ductility and durability resistance of the specimens and the improvement was found higher with the increased number of FRP layers. Specimens wrapped with carbon FRP fabrics showed better mechanical performance and durability properties than the specimens wrapped with basalt FRP fabrics. Both FRP materials can be used as a rehabilitation material in the sulfate environment.

• Computers and Concrete
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.175-193
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• 2024

Researchers have embarked on an active investigation into the feasibility of adopting alternative materials as a solution to the mounting environmental and economic challenges associated with traditional concrete-based construction materials, such as reinforced concrete. The examination of concrete's mechanical properties using laboratory methods is a complex, time-consuming, and costly endeavor. Consequently, the need for models that can overcome these drawbacks is urgent. Fortunately, the ever-increasing availability of data has paved the way for the utilization of machine learning methods, which can provide powerful, efficient, and cost-effective models. This study aims to explore the potential of twelve machine learning algorithms in predicting the tensile strength of geopolymer concrete (GPC) under various curing conditions. To fulfill this objective, 221 datasets, comprising tensile strength test results of GPC with diverse mix ratios and curing conditions, were employed. Additionally, a number of unseen datasets were used to assess the overall performance of the machine learning models. Through a comprehensive analysis of statistical indices and a comparison of the models' behavior with laboratory tests, it was determined that nearly all the models exhibited satisfactory potential in estimating the tensile strength of GPC. Nevertheless, the artificial neural networks and support vector regression models demonstrated the highest robustness. Both the laboratory tests and machine learning outcomes revealed that GPC composed of 30% fly ash and 70% ground granulated blast slag, mixed with 14 mol of NaOH, and cured in an oven at 300°F for 28 days exhibited superior tensile strength.

• Structural Engineering and Mechanics
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• 제70권6호
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• pp.671-681
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• 2019

This paper examines the applicability of artificial neural network (ANN) and multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS) to predict the compressive strength of bacteria incorporated geopolymer concrete (GPC). The mix is composed of new bacterial strain, manufactured sand, ground granulated blast furnace slag, silica fume, metakaolin and fly ash. The concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is maintained at 8 Molar, sodium silicate ($Na_2SiO_3$) to NaOH weight ratio is 2.33 and the alkaline liquid to binder ratio of 0.35 and ambient curing temperature ($28^{\circ}C$) is maintained for all the mixtures. In ANN, back-propagation training technique was employed for updating the weights of each layer based on the error in the network output. Levenberg-Marquardt algorithm was used for feed-forward back-propagation. MARS model was developed by establishing a relationship between a set of predictors and dependent variables. MARS is based on a divide and conquers strategy partitioning the training data sets into separate regions; each gets its own regression line. Six models based on ANN and MARS were developed to predict the compressive strength of bacteria incorporated GPC for 1, 3, 7, 28, 56 and 90 days. About 70% of the total 84 data sets obtained from experiments were used for development of the models and remaining 30% data was utilized for testing. From the study, it is observed that the predicted values from the models are found to be in good agreement with the corresponding experimental values and the developed models are robust and reliable.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.227-234
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• 2020

Raw perlite is a volcanic alumino-silicate and is used as aggregate in the construction industry. The high silica and alumina contained in the raw perlite allows the production of geopolymer mortar with the help of alkaline solutions. In this study, different geopolymer mortars are obtained by mixing ground perlite (GP), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), water and CEN standard sand and the strength and microstructure of these mortars are investigated. Mortar specimens are placed in the oven 24 hours after casting and kept at different temperatures and times, then the specimens are cured under laboratory conditions until the day of strength tests. After curing, unit weight, ultrasound pulse velocity, flexural and compressive strengths are determined. Experimental results indicate that the mechanical properties of the mortars enhance with increasing oven-curing period and temperatures as well as increasing NaOH molarity. In addition, SEM/EDS and XRD analyses are performed on the mortar specimens and the results are interpreted.

• 한국건축시공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국건축시공학회 2022년도 가을 학술논문 발표대회
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• pp.187-188
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• 2022

In this study, the compressive strength and carbonation properties of geopolymer paste according to the amount of alkali admixture added were evaluated for the development of geopolymer concrete that recycles industrial waste. A geopolymer paste specimen was prepared using Ca(OH)2 as an admixture, and the prepared specimen was standard cured for 28 days. After curing, the compressive strength of the specimen was measured. As the amount of alkali admixture increased, the compressive strength increased. After curing, carbonation was carried out for 7 days in a CO2 5% environment. As a result of comparative evaluation of the amount of CaCO3 produced according to carbonation, the amount of CaCO3 produced increased as the amount of Ca(OH)2 added increased. However, when the amount of admixture added exceeds 5%, the increase rate decreases, so the optimum addition rate is considered to be 5%.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제9권4호
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• pp.460-468
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• 2021

이산화탄소 및 온실가스의 배출, 과도한 에너지 소비 및 천연자원의 고갈을 막기 위해 콘크리트의 대체재를 찾는 것은 건설업의 해결과제이다. 이러한 문제를 해결하기 위해, 콘크리트보다 환경친화적인 지오폴리머가 주목을 받고 있으며, 실제 시공을 목적으로 강도 및 내구성에 대한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 일반적으로, 지오폴리머의 강도 및 내구성은 알칼리 용액의 종류 및 농도, 전구물질, 양생 온도 및 시간 등 여러 요인에 따라 달라지며, 이는 지오폴리머의 강도와 내구성에 영향을 미치는 화학조성 및 미세구조에 큰 영향을 미친다. 기존의 연구에서 최적의 알칼리 용액의 종류 및 농도, 전구물질, 양생 온도 및 시간을 통하여 지오폴리머의 압축강도 및 내구성이 향상되는 것을 확인하였으며, 본 연구에서는 과거의 연구 결과를 검토하고 이러한 요인이 지오폴리머의 압축강도 및 내구성에 미치는 영향을 체계적으로 종합하였다.

• Advances in concrete construction
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.81-88
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• 2021

Rice Husk Ash (RHA) geopolymer paste activated by sodium aluminate were characterized by X-ray diffractogram (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), energy dispersion X-Ray analysis (EDAX)and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Five series of RHA geopolymer specimens were prepared by varying the Si/Al ratio as 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5. The paper focuses on the correlation of microstructure with hardened state parameters like bulk density, apparent porosity, sorptivity, water absorption and compressive strength. XRD analysis peaks indicates quartz, cristobalite and gibbsite for raw RHA and new peaks corresponding to Zeolite A in geopolymer specimens. In general, SEM micrographs show interconnected pores and loosely packed geopolymer matrix except for specimens made with Si/Al of 2.0 which exhibited comparatively better matrix. Incorporation of Al from sodium aluminate were confirmed with the stretching and bending vibration of Si-O-Si and O-Si-O observations from the FTIR analysis of geopolymer specimen. The dense microstructure of SA2.0 correlate into better performance in terms of 28 days maximum compressive strength of 16.96 MPa and minimum for porosity, absorption and sorptivity among the specimens. However, due to the higher water demand to make the paste workable, the value of porosity, absorption and sorptivity were reportedly higher as compared with other geopolymer systems. Correlation regression equations were proposed to validate the interrelation between physical parameters and mechanical strength. RHA geopolymer shows comparatively lower compressive strength as compared to Fly ash geopolymer.

• 한국건설순환자원학회논문집
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.52-59
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• 2014

이 연구에서는 플라이애쉬와 고로슬래그를 혼합한 지오폴리머 콘크리트의 역학성능을 평가하기 위하여 압축강도, 탄성계수 및 쪼갬인장강도에 대해 검토하였다. 또한 다양한 변수에 대한 비교분석을 하기 위해 분체량, 알칼리 활성화제 첨가율 및 실리카퓸 혼입률에 대해서도 동일한 시험을 수행하였으며, 국내 외의 규준식과 비교하였다. 그 결과, 알칼리 활성화제의 첨가율은 18%가 적정하고 실리카퓸 치환율은 5%가 유리한 것으로 나타났다. 지오폴리머 콘크리트의 탄성계수는 변수 및 재령별로 압축강도가 증진됨에 따라 탄성계수가 소폭 상승되는 것으로 나타났으며, 국내 외 규준식에 의한 예측값보다 작은 것으로 나타났다. 또한 응력-변형률 선도를 분석한 결과, 지오폴리머 콘크리트가 일반 OPC 콘크리트 보다 연성적인 거동을 하는 것으로 분석되었다. 쪼갬인장강도는 분체량 $400kg/m^3$와 알칼리 활성화제 첨가율 18%에서 높은 강도를 보였으며, 압축강도에 대한 쪼갬인장강도의 비가 8.7~10.2% 수준인 것으로 분석되었다.