Mechanical Behavior of Geopolymer Concrete

Geopolymer concrete is a sustainable, economical, environmentally friendly, durable, and high-strength concrete. Geopolymer is the term given to the compounds that result when materials are combined under alkaline conditions. Due to the high content of silica and alumina, the pozzolanic material can be used as a binder for GPC. The purpose of this study is to validate its sustainability, environment friendly, based on the mechanical properties of GPC and PPC. In an experimental study, the M40 Formulation Design will analyze the mechanical properties of GPC and PPC concrete, and analyze the sustainability of concrete. Experimental investigations have shown that the compressive strength of GPC concrete and PPC concrete showed similar trends in 28-day strength. GPC uses solid industrial waste, such as fly ash and slag, as a binder, and is activated by an alkaline solution containing NaOH and Na2SiO3 in the design mixture. Therefore, GPC has a lower volumetric energy compared to conventional concrete.