Multiscale microstructure and micromechanical properties of alkali-activated concrete: A critical review

W Tu, M Zhang - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) as a promising sustainable
concrete, it is vital to thoroughly understand the microstructural characteristics and …

[HTML][HTML] Advancing waste-based construction materials through carbon dioxide curing: a comprehensive review

M Al Salaheen, WS Alaloul, KM Alzubi, MA Musarat - Results in …, 2023 - Elsevier
With an emphasis on solid waste-based construction materials, this study seeks to provide
an in-depth analysis of current advancements in CO 2 curing processes for building …

Effect of curing conditions on the pore solution and carbonation resistance of alkali-activated fly ash and slag pastes

M Nedeljković, B Ghiassi, S van der Laan, Z Li… - Cement and Concrete …, 2019 - Elsevier
The effect of curing conditions (sealed and unsealed) on the pore solution composition and
carbonation resistance of different binary alkali-activated fly ash (FA) and ground granulated …

[HTML][HTML] Prediction of the autogenous shrinkage and microcracking of alkali-activated slag and fly ash concrete

Z Li, T Lu, Y Chen, B Wu, G Ye - Cement and Concrete Composites, 2021 - Elsevier
This study aims to predict the autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated concrete (AAC)
based on slag and fly ash. A variety of analytical and numerical models are available for the …

Preparation and characterization of a red mud-based road base material: Strength formation mechanism and leaching characteristics

E Mukiza, X Liu, L Zhang, N Zhang - Construction and Building Materials, 2019 - Elsevier
The present study was designed to prepare and characterize an eco-friendly road base
material using mainly red mud in terms of mechanical properties, hydration and leaching …

Development and application of an environmentally friendly ductile alkali-activated composite

M Nedeljković, M Luković, K van Breugel… - Journal of cleaner …, 2018 - Elsevier
This paper presents a development of a ductile alkali-activated fly ash (FA) and ground
granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) based composite as an environmentally friendly …

[PDF][PDF] Drying shrinkage of alkali-activated slag and fly ash concrete; A comparative study with ordinary Portland cement concrete

Z Li, J Liu, G Ye - Heron, 2019 - pure.tudelft.nl
This study investigates the drying shrinkage and the shrinkage-induced stress of
alkaliactivated blast furnace slag and fly ash concrete (AC) in comparison with ordinary …

Activation of blast furnace slag with soda production waste

A Bilginer, O Canbek… - Journal of Materials in …, 2020 - ascelibrary.org
Although the absence of portland cement (PC) in alkali-activated slag (AAS) lowers its
carbon footprint, conventional alkaline activators like sodium silicate are expensive and …

Mechanical properties and bond behaviour of steel rebar and fly ash–slag based geopolymer concrete in pull-out test

T Srividya, PR Kannan Rajkumar - Innovative Infrastructure Solutions, 2023 - Springer
The behaviour of the bond between reinforcing bar and the blended fly ash (FA) and ground
granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) geopolymer concrete is investigated in this research …

Confined-Direct Electric Curing of NaOH-activated fly ash based brick mixtures under free drainage conditions: Part 2. Confined-DEC versus oven curing

M Ziolkowski, M Kovtun - Construction and Building Materials, 2018 - Elsevier
A novel accelerated curing technique–confined-DEC (Direct Electric Curing)–was compared
with oven curing. Microstructural investigations revealed that under free drainage conditions …