Behaviour and strength assessment of flyash based Geopolymer concrete columns

Abstract

Many civil engineers and researchers are keenly interested in finding a suitable solution to this much talked about problem by inventing a new and ideal substitute for cement Prof Vijayarangan curtin University Australia found the usefulness of Geopolymers in Civil Engineering field This concrete made using geopolymer technology would become a welcome material in construction practices since it totally eliminates cement in the manufacture of concrete In this respect Geopolymer technology shows considerable promise for application in concrete industry as an alternative binder to the Portland cement This research is aimed at finding the usefulness and applicability of Geopolymer concrete as structural elements in India using Indian fly ash This research not only aims at elimination of cement from concrete industry but also finds fly ash considered a waste and land fill material to be a source material for Geopolymer concrete