An overview of geopolymer composites for stabilization of soft soils

F Ayub, SA Khan - Construction and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
The efficiency and survivability of any structural component are determined not only by the
quality of the building materials used but also by the geological conditions underneath the …

[HTML][HTML] Clayey soil stabilization using alkali-activated volcanic ash and slag

H Miraki, N Shariatmadari, P Ghadir… - Journal of Rock …, 2022 - Elsevier
Lime and Portland cement are the most widely used binders in soil stabilization projects.
However, due to the high carbon emission in cement production, research on soil …

Reusing COVID-19 disposable nitrile gloves to improve the mechanical properties of expansive clay subgrade: An innovative medical waste solution

J Zhu, M Saberian, STAM Perera, R Roychand… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2022 - Elsevier
The COVID-19 pandemic not only poses an unprecedented threat to global health but also
severely disrupts the natural environment and ecosystems. Mitigating the adverse impacts of …

Random forest algorithm for the strength prediction of geopolymer stabilized clayey soil

HA Zeini, D Al-Jeznawi, H Imran, LFA Bernardo… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) can be used to assess the applicability of
geopolymer binders as ecologically friendly materials for geotechnical projects …

Geotechnical characteristics of cement stabilized soils from various aspects: A comprehensive review

MJ Roshan, ASBA Rashid - Arabian Journal of Geosciences, 2024 - Springer
The geotechnical shortcomings observed in infrastructure projects, mainly arising from the
inadequate mechanical properties of weak soils, pose significant challenges that can lead to …

Effects of binder proportion and curing condition on the mechanical characteristics of volcanic ash-and slag-based geopolymer mortars; machine learning integrated …

MH Nofalah, P Ghadir, H Hasanzadehshooiili… - … and Building Materials, 2023 - Elsevier
Contradicting natures of volcanic ash (VA)-and ground granulated blast furnace slag
(GGBFS)-based geopolymers with regard to their need for being exposed to a heating …

Effects of sodium chloride on the mechanical strength of alkali activated volcanic ash and slag pastes under room and elevated temperatures

P Ghadir, HR Razeghi - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
This study investigated effects of the sodium chloride on the microstructural and mechanical
properties of alkali activated volcanic ash (VA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag as …

[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of circular materials: Comparative environmental analysis of materials and construction techniques

SA Khan, M Jassim, H Ilcan, O Sahin, İR Bayer… - Case Studies in …, 2023 - Elsevier
The use of 3D printing in construction activities can help to reduce waste, lower energy
consumption, and minimize the environmental impact of building projects. As technology …

[HTML][HTML] Physical characteristics and mechanical properties of a sustainable lightweight geopolymer based self-compacting concrete with expanded clay aggregates

B Kanagaraj, N Anand, B Praveen, S Kandasami… - Developments in the …, 2023 - Elsevier
Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) is a unique and sustainable building material that has the
potential to be transformed into a self-compacted lightweight composite for industrial …

Stabilization and solidification of arsenic contaminated silty sand using alkaline activated slag

A Komaei, A Noorzad, P Ghadir - Journal of Environmental Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Contamination of soils by arsenic represents a significant environmental and public health
risk, making effective remediation strategies a pressing concern. One commonly employed …