Research on Mechanical Performance & Behaviour of Geopolymer Concrete Subjected to Elevated Temperatures
K Venkatakrishna1, H Sudarsana Rao2
1K Venkatakrishna, Research Scholar, JNTUA, Ananthapuramu (Andhra Pradesh), India.
2H Sudarsana Rao, Director IIIT-RK Valley, Idupulapaya (Andhra Pradesh), India.
Manuscript received on 18 August 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 09 September 2019 | Manuscript Published on 17 September 2019 | PP: 883-887 | Volume-8 Issue-2S8 August 2019 | Retrieval Number: B10010882S819/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.B1001.0882S819
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Abstract: The investigative studies on mechanical performance & behaviour, of Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) before and after the exposure to elevated temperatures (of 200 0 C -1000 0 C with an increment of 100 0 C). Indicate that the GPC Specimens Exhibited better Compressive strength at higher temperatures than that of those made by regular OPC Concrete with M30 Grade. The chronological changes in the geopolymeric structure upon exposure to these temperatures and their reflections on the thermal behaviour have also been explored. The SEM images indicate GPC produced by fly ash , metakaolin and silica fume, under alkaline conditions form Mineral binders that are not only non-flammable and but are also non-combustible resins and binders. Further the Observations drawn disclose that the mass and compressive strength of concrete gets reduced with increase in temperatures.
Keywords: Geopolymer Concrete, Elevated Temperature, Mechanical Performance.
Scope of the Article: Mechanical Design