[HTML][HTML] Fresh properties, strength, and durability of fiber-reinforced geopolymer and conventional concrete: A review

O Mohamed, H Zuaiter - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry in general and concrete in
particular is essential. The addition of synthetic and natural fibers to concrete mixes at …

A review of the role of elevated temperatures on the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced geopolymer (FRG) composites

J Zhao, ACC Trindade, M Liebscher… - Cement and Concrete …, 2023 - Elsevier
In recent years geopolymers (GPs) have emerged as environmentally friendly construction
materials and as incombustible mineral matrices for use in fiber-reinforced composites. The …

Durability prediction of geopolymer mortar reinforced with nanoparticles and PVA fiber using particle swarm optimized BP neural network

X Zhang, P Zhang, W Yuan, S Hu - Nanotechnology Reviews, 2024 - degruyter.com
In this study, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers and nanoparticles were incorporated to enhance
the durability of geopolymer mortar (GM) with metakaolin (MK) and fly ash (FA). The dosage …

Mechanical properties, flexural behaviour, and ductility characteristics of fibre-reinforced geopolymer mortar

AKF Gaddafi, UJ Alengaram, NM Bunnori… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
This study aims to explore the potential of ambient-cured geopolymer as a substitute for
ordinary Portland cement (OPC)-based mortar. However, due to their brittle nature …

A state-of-the-art review on fracture properties of geopolymer composites

P Zhang, Y Zhu, W Yuan, J Zheng, Z Gao - Theoretical and Applied …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, due to the continuous increase of environmental pollution, green and
environmentally friendly building materials have received key attention from researchers …

Microstructural analysis of low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete with different ratios of activator and binder under high temperatures

H Kucukgoncu, A Özbayrak - Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2024 - Springer
Geopolymer concretes have emerged as an alternative to traditional Portland cement
concretes with high strength, good durability, well corrosion performance and high …

Enhancement of ductility characteristics of fiber-reinforced ternary geopolymer mortar

AKF Gaddafi, UJ Alengaram, NM Bunnori… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
There is a need for ambient-cured geopolymer as a potential replacement for conventional
ordinary Portland cement (OPC) based concrete. But geopolymers, that belong to the …

Development of sustainable geopolymer composites for repair application: Workability and setting time evaluation

AY Osman, MR Irshidat - Materials Today: Proceedings, 2023 - Elsevier
One of the most used construction materials worldwide is concrete. It has a lot of advantages
over the other construction materials. However, the production process of concrete produces …

Comprehensive evaluation of microstructure and mechanical performance of sustainable ambient-cured alkali-activated composites

AY Osman, MR Irshidat - Journal of Sustainable Cement-Based …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Cement is one of the building materials that is most frequently utilized in the construction
field. However, the cement industry contributes significantly to the production of greenhouse …

Mechanical and microstructural properties of fiber-reinforced basalt rock cutting waste-based geopolymer composites exposed to high temperatures

S Çelikten, MB Çavuşoğlu - Environmental Science and Pollution …, 2025 - Springer
Managing basalt rock cutting waste in an environmentally responsible manner is crucial to
mitigate its negative impacts and protect both the environment and human health. Recycling …