Physical and Mechanical Properties of GGBS Based Geopolymer Concrete with the Inclusion of Metakaolin

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 03 | Page : 261 266
    By

    Kajol Priya,

  • Vipin Mahadeven,

  • Vishal Kumar,

  • Rajat Yadav,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of civil engineering, Harcourt Butler Technical University, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of civil engineering, Rajkiya engineering college, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of civil engineering, Rajkiya engineering college, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, GLA University, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

The use of ecologically friendly materials in the production of concrete is a significant and pertinent development in the global movement for sustainable construction. Geopolymer concrete (GPC) has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional Portland cement (OPC)-based concrete due to its utilisation of ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS), fly ash, and metakaolin, among other industrial by-products. The production of geopolymer concrete addresses serious environmental problems and contributes to the fight against global warming because it emits significantly fewer greenhouse gases than OPC. Using bio-additives, GGBS, metakaolin, and a reduced dose of alkaline activator, the project aims to produce an ambient-cured geopolymer concrete. The goal was to create a sustainable concrete mix with good mechanical performance that doesn’t require curing at high temperatures. Specifically, the mechanical characteristics of GGBS-based geopolymer concrete that was combined with metakaolin were assessed. After 28 days of curing at room temperature, the GPC sample containing 100% GGBS demonstrated favourable mechanical properties, obtaining a compressive strength of 37.31 MPa, a split tensile strength of 5.18 MPa, and a flexural strength of 5.18 MPa. These results confirm that GPC can be a high-performing and sustainable alternative to OPC concrete, particularly when made with industrial waste materials and allowed to cure in the open air. The effective use of these materials contributes to the larger objective of lessening the impact on the environment while maintaining the structural integrity of concrete.

Keywords: Compressive strength, metakaolin, GGBS, split tensile strength, flexural strength.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
Kajol Priya, Vipin Mahadeven, Vishal Kumar, Rajat Yadav. Physical and Mechanical Properties of GGBS Based Geopolymer Concrete with the Inclusion of Metakaolin. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):261-266.
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Kajol Priya, Vipin Mahadeven, Vishal Kumar, Rajat Yadav. Physical and Mechanical Properties of GGBS Based Geopolymer Concrete with the Inclusion of Metakaolin. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(03):261-266. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=211308


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 03
Received 12/11/2024
Accepted 24/01/2025
Published 24/04/2025
Publication Time 163 Days
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