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- MakaleAçık Erişim2024Scopus SJRQ3Durability of slag-based alkali-activated materials: A critical review
Gökçe, H.S.
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the devastating effects of climate change, the need for sustainable building materials that are both durable and environmentally friendly increases. Geopolymer and alkali-activated materials formed by a chemical reaction between an alkaline activator solution and an aluminosilicate source have gained popularity in recent years. The alkaline activator solution dissolves the aluminosilicate source, which then undergoes a polycondensation reaction to form a three-dimensional geopolymeric gel network. The development of this network ensures the strength and durability of the material. Today, this phenomenon of durability has been studied in detail to enable the development of superior construction materials, taking into account degradation mechanisms such as carbonation, leaching, shrinkage, fire, freezing and thawing, and exposure to aggressive environments (chlorides, acids, and sulphates). Although there are many unsolved problems in their engineering applications, slag-based alkali-activated materials appear to be more advantageous and are promising as alternative materials to ordinary Portland cement. First of all, it should not be ignored that the cure sensitivity is high in these systems due to compressive strength losses of up to 69%. Loss of strength of alkali-activated materials is considered an important indicator of degradation. In binary precursors, the presence of fly ash in slag can result in an improvement of over 10% in compressive strength of the binary-based alkali-activated materials after undergoing carbonation. The binary systems can provide superior resistance to many degradation mechanisms, especially exposure to high-temperature. The partial presence of class F fly ash in the slag-based precursor can overcome the poor ability of alkali-activated materials to withstand high temperatures. Due to the desired pore structure, alkali-activated materials may not be damaged even after 300 freeze–thaw cycles. Their superior permeability compared to cementitious counterparts can extend service life against chloride corrosion by more than 20 times. While traditional (ordinary Portland cement-based) concrete remains the most widely used material in construction, geopolymer concrete’s superior performance makes it an increasingly emerging option for sustainable and long-lasting infrastructure.
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İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2023Scopus SJRQ2Optimizing and investigating durability performance of sandy soils stabilized with alkali activated waste tuff-fly ash mixtures
Yilmaz, Fatih; Kuvat, Ahmet; Kamiloğlu, Hakan Alper
The search for alternative environmentally-friendly materials to Portland cement is increasing its importance in geotechnical engineering as in other fields. In this study, alkali activated waste volcanic tuff (BT) and fly ash (FA) utilized as an alternative to conventional binders. The specific objectives of this paper were to, (1) optimize fly ash, waste tuff and activator content using Response Surface Methodology (RSM), (2) investigate the UCS performance of the optimum amount of alkali-activated fly ash and waste tuff mixtures as a binder in soil stabilization by comparing with various codes, (3) characterize the optimized parameters, (4) examine durability performances of the samples. Optimum binder and activator content and effect of waste tuff on strength characteristics were evaluated statistically with RSM approach. XRF, XRD, FTIR analyses were performed to verify the synthesized alkali activated material in the inner structures of the optimized samples. The durability and mechanical properties of samples stabilized with alkali activated binders against soaking condition, wetting-drying and were investigated. Destructive and non-destructive methods were employed to examine mechanical and durability characteristics. Unconfined compression strength, strength reduction ratio, soil deterioration, and water absorption capacity was taken into account to evaluate durability performances. UCS values of the stabilized samples were compared with limit UCS values suggested by several standards. As a result of the study it was determined that alkali activated waste tuff and fly ash mixture shows significant mechanical and durability performance in soil stabilization, and capable to use as an alternative to conventional non-green binders.
AtıfScopus6WoS4OpenAlex8İncele - MakaleYalnız künye2020Scopus SJRQ4Effect of fineness on lime stabilization of low plasticity clays
Yilmaz, Fatih; Kocabey, Sefa
In this study, stabilization with lime was investigated within the scope of surface soil stabilization. The main aim of the study is to examine the grindability of the lime and investigate the effect of grinded lime on the strength and durability behavior of stabilized soil. This paper is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the grindability of the lime. The second part analyses the results of geotechnical tests with grinded and ungrinded lime. Ungrinded lime, 90% of which is below 48 microns, was reduced to less than 20 microns. The test samples were prepared by adding 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% of grinded and ungrinded lime to a low plasticity clay according to the Unified Soil Classification System. Curing times for strength tests were determined as 1, 7, 14 and 28 days. The properties of the prepared mixtures were investigated by their geotechnical properties such as index, strength and durability. In the light of the data obtained from the experiments, it is concluded that the fineness of the lime has a direct positive effect on the strength and durability characteristics.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2015Scopus SJRQ1A new frost salt scaling mechanism for concrete pavements based on brine rejection from ice layer adhered to concrete surface
Yener, Engin
In cold regions, highways, airfields or sidewalks are exposed to de-icing agents to thaw the ice layer on pavement surface. In this situation, a progressive surface damage that pulls off flaky chips from concrete pavement takes place. This damage is named as frost salt scaling. To produce scaling-resistant concrete and prevent the damage in the field, the deterioration mechanism should be understood well. For this aim, a number of mechanisms have been hypothesised in literature. However, there is no unique one which can be used to explain all observations from laboratory tests and field applications. In this study, a novel hypothesis that is built on earlier findings in literature is introduced. According to the proposed mechanism, the pressure applied by forced brine from outer strong ice layer, which adhered to surface, causes scaling in the strongly ice adhered regions. The published events that are unexplainable by a unique former mechanisms proposed in literature related to the frost scaling are rationalised based on the proposed mechanism.
AtıfScopus16WoS13OpenAlex25İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2011Scopus SJRQ3The effects of silica fume and fly ash on the scaling resistance and flexural strength of pavement concretes
Yener, Engin; Hinislioğlu, Sinan
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Silica Fume (SF) and Fly Ash (FA) additives on the frost salt scaling resistance and flexural strength properties of pavement concrete. An attempt is also made to attain a more durable and higher strength concrete by a suitable combination of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), SF and FA. SF and FA are used as cement replacement in proportions of 0, 5, 10% and 0, 5, 10, 15% by weight respectively. Flexural strength is tested after 7, 28 and 91 days of the lime saturated water curing period. The experimental results indicate that using FA only decreases while SF only slightly increases 28-days flexural strength. On the other hand, using SF and FA together shows relatively more strength gain. Among all those tested, maximum 28 days flexural strength of 4.53 MPa is obtained for the mix proportions of 85% OPC + 10% FA and 5% SF. SF significantly decreases the amount of liquid absorption by capillary suction and has a significant effect on the scaling resistance. In addition, all the ternary mixtures showes better scaling resistance than the control mixture with 100% OPC.
AtıfScopus9OpenAlex25İncele - MakaleAçık Erişim2011Scopus SJRQ3The effects of silica fume and fly ash on the scaling resistance and flexural strength of pavement concretes
Yener, Engin; Hinislioǧlu, Sinan
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of Silica Fume (SF) and Fly Ash (FA) additives on the frost salt scaling resistance and flexural strength properties of pavement concrete. An attempt is also made to attain a more durable and higher strength concrete by a suitable combination of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC), SF and FA. SF and FA are used as cement replacement in proportions of 0, 5, 10% and 0, 5, 10, 15% by weight respectively. Flexural strength is tested after 7, 28 and 91 days of the lime saturated water curing period. The experimental results indicate that using FA only decreases while SF only slightly increases 28-days flexural strength. On the other hand, using SF and FA together shows relatively more strength gain. Among all those tested, maximum 28 days flexural strength of 4.53 MPa is obtained for the mix proportions of 85% OPC + 10% FA and 5% SF. SF significantly decreases the amount of liquid absorption by capillary suction and has a significant effect on the scaling resistance. In addition, all the ternary mixtures showes better scaling resistance than the control mixture with 100% OPC.
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