PURPOSES: In this study, alkali-activated blast-furnace slag (AABFS) was investigated to determine its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide and to demonstrate the feasibility of its use as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). In addition, this study was performed to evaluate the influence of the alkali-activator concentration on the absorption capacity and physicochemical characteristics. METHODS: To determine the characteristics of the AABFS as a function of the activator concentration, blast-furnace slag was activated by using calcium hydroxide at mass ratios ranging from 6 to 24%. The AABFS pastes were used to evaluate the carbon dioxide absorption capacity and rate, while the OPC paste was tested under the same conditions for comparison. The changes in the surface morphology and chemical composition before and after the carbon dioxide absorption were analyzed by using SEM and XRF. RESULTS: At an activator concentration of 24%, the AABFS absorbed approximately 42g of carbon dioxide per mass of paste. Meanwhile, the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed onto the OPC was minimal at the same activator concentration, indicating that the AABFS actively absorbed carbon dioxide as a result of the carbonation reaction on its surface. However, the carbon dioxide absorption capacity and rate decreased as the activator concentration increased, because a high concentration of the activator promoted a hydration reaction and formed a dense internal structure, which was confirmed by SEM analysis. The results of the XRF analyses showed that the CaO ratio increased after the carbon dioxide absorption. CONCLUSIONS : The experimental results confirmed that the AABFS was capable of absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide, suggesting that it can be used as a dry absorbent for carbon capture and sequestration and as a feasible alternative to OPC. In the formation of AABFS, the activator concentration affected the hydration reaction and changed the surface and internal structure, resulting in changes to the carbon dioxide absorption capacity and rate. Accordingly, the activator ratio should be carefully selected to enhance not only the carbon capture capacity but also the physicochemical characteristics of the geopolymer.

PURPOSES : This study set out to investigate the fundamental properties of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) using modified slag as the pavement maintenance material. METHODS: The material properties of modified slag based alkali-activated concrete (MSAAC) were analyzed and evaluated against those of alkali-activated slag concrete (AASC). Several mix formulations were considered, including one MSACC and four AASCs. The main variables considered in the study were slump, air content, compressive strength, rapid chloride permeability test, scaling resistance, freeze-thaw test, XRD, SEM, and EDS. RESULTS: MSAAC exhibits a compressive strength in excess of 21 MPa six hours after curing. Also, the charge passed of the MSACC was found to be less than 2000 coulombs after seven days and about 1000 coulombs after 28 days. The weight loss determined from a scaling test did not exceed 1 kg/cm2 in the case of the MSACC, but that of the AASCs had already exceeded 1kg/cm2 at the 10th cycle. Based on the results of the freeze-thaw test, the relative dynamic modulus of every mix was found to be in excess of 90%. An energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) analysis found that the weight rate percentage of the calcium and aluminum in the MSAAC mix is twice that of the AASC mixes. CONCLUSIONS : It was found that the MSAAC mix exhibits significantly better performance than AASC mixes, based on various fundamental properties.

This study is to perform experiment of concrete according to addition of blast furnace slag powder and sulfur activator dosages. Blast furnace slag powder used at 30, 50, 80% replacement by weight of cement, and liquid sulfur additives was chosen as the alkaline activator. As a result, it should be noted that the sulfur alkali-activators can not only solve the disadvantage of blast furnace slag concrete but also offer the chloride resistance of alkali-activated blast furnace slag concrete to blast furnace slag concrete.

In this study, alkali-activated slag (AAS) concrete made with blast furnace slag (BFS) was investigated as a replacement for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete for changes in the compressive strength before and after CO2 exposure and chemical reactions with CO2. Before CO2 exposure, the compressive strength of AAS concrete was found to be up to 21 MPa, which was higher than that of OPC concrete. Exposing AAS concrete to CO2 at 5,000 ppm for 28 days did not significantly change the compressive strength. In contrast, the compressive strength of OPC concrete decreased by 13% in the same conditions. In addition, AAS concrete had the highest CO2 capture capacity of greater than 50 g CO2/kg, while the CO2 capture capacity of OPC concrete was only 2.5 g CO2/kg. Rietveld analyses using XRD results showed that fractions of main calcium-silicate-hydration (C-S-H) gels on the surface of AAS concrete did not significantly drop after CO2 exposure; the C-S-H gel on the AAS concrete was continuously produced by reacting with the SiO2 produced after the reaction with CO2 and Ca(OH)2 inside the concrete, with the result that the compressive strength of AAS concrete did not change after CO2 exposure. Thus, AAS concrete can be applied to CO2-rich environments as both a stable construction material and a CO2 sequestrate agent.

This paper investigates the strength properties of ground granulated blast furnace slag(GGBFS) with magnesium sulfate(MgSO4). GGBFS was replaced with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5% MgSO4 by weight. Mixtures of sodium hydroxide(NaOH) and sodium silicate(Na2SiO3) were used as the alkaline activator; a mixture of 5% NaOH and 5% Na2SiO3, and a mixture of 10% NaOH and 10% Na2SiO3 by slag weight. The added activators were dissolved in the water, and the weight ratio of water to slag was 0.45. This study was performed using compressive strength testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity(UPV), water absorption and X-ray diffraction(XRD). In this study, the strength of hardened samples decreases with increasing MgSO4 content. In addition, the water absorption of samples increases and UPV decreases, with the increase of MgSO4 content. Brucite, gypsum and M-S-H(magnesium silicate hydrate) are present in the XRD patterns of the hardened samples.

This paper investigates the strength properties of ground granulated blast furnace slag(GGBFS) with magnesium sulfate(MgSO4). GGBFS was replaced with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5% MgSO4 by weight. Mixtures of sodium hydroxide(NaOH) and sodium silicate(Na2SiO3) were used as the alkaline activator; a mixture of 5% NaOH and 5% Na2SiO3, and a mixture of 10% NaOH and 10% Na2SiO3 by slag weight. The added activators were dissolved in the water, and the weight ratio of water to slag was 0.45. This study was performed using compressive strength testing, ultrasonic pulse velocity(UPV), water absorption and X-ray diffraction(XRD). In this study, the strength of hardened samples decreases with increasing MgSO4 content. In addition, the water absorption of samples increases and UPV decreases, with the increase of MgSO4 content. Brucite, gypsum and M-S-H(magnesium silicate hydrate) are present in the XRD patterns of the hardened samples.

In the study, we review the resistance to freezing of alkali-activated slag-red mud cement according to the red mud content. The purpose of the paper is improved durability and application for alkali-activated slag-red mud cement.

알칼리활성화 슬래그-레드머드 시멘트는 알칼리활성화 시멘트 연구의 일환으로서 시멘트 조성에서 알칼리자극제, 고로슬래그와 레드머드로 구성되어져 있으며, 포틀랜트 시멘트를 사용하지 않는 클링커 프리 시멘트(Clinker Free Cement)를 의미한다. 본 논문에서는 포틀 랜트 시멘트를 전혀 사용하지 않고 고분자 유기화합물인 재유화형 분말 폴리머를 혼입한 알칼리활성화 슬래그 시멘트에 레드머드의 대체율을 달리하여 강도특성, 기공특성 등을 기존 포틀랜트 시멘트와 비교 평가하였다. 그 결과 알칼리활성화 시멘트에 레드머드를 대체할 경우 C-S-H 광물상과 에트린가이트가 주요 수화생성물로 포틀랜트 시멘트와 비교하여 조직이 치밀하고 대체율 10%까지는 압축강도 및 휨강도가 증가하 였다.

Recently, the environmental issues are emerging as one the most Compressive strength of concrete using blast furnace slag is decreased when cured at low temperature. To apply slag concrete in winter, we perform the experiment about alkali-activated slag concrete cured at low temperature.

본 연구는 MgO를 0~16% 사용한 알칼리 활성화 슬래그 시멘트 (AASC)의 강도와 건조수축 특성에 관안 연구이다. 고로슬래그 미분말 (GGBFS)는 KOH를 활성화제로 사용하였고, 활성화제의 농도는 2M과 4M이다. MgO는 GGBFS의 중량에 대해 치환하였고 물-결합재 비 (w/b)는 0.5이다. 실험결과, 높은 MgO 치환율은 높은 수화반응으로 모든 재령에서 높은 압축강도를 나타내었다. 압축강도와 초음파속도 (UPV)는 MgO의 양이 증가함에 따라 증가되었다. AASC의 건조수축은 MgO의 양이 증가함에 따라 감소하였다. SEM 결과를 통해 높은 양의 MgO 시험체는 치밀한 반응 생성물질이 만들어 진 것을 확인할 수 있다.

This study investigate mechanical properties of alkali-activated slag fiber-composites according to water to binder ratio. A series of experiments were carried out to find the mechanical properties including compressive strength, uniaxial tensile tests. The result of tests exhibited strain hardening behavior and high ductility under direct uniaxial tensile load test.

In this study, it was developed eco-friendly alkali-activated slag fiber reinforced concrete using ground granulated blast furnace slag, alkali activator (water glass, sodium hydroxides), and steel fiber. Eight reinforced concrete beam using alkali-activated slag concrete were constructed and tested under monotonic loading. The major variables were mixture ratio of alkali activator, mixed/without of steel fiber. Experimental programs were carried out to improve and evaluate the flexural performance of such test specimens, such as the load-displacement, the failure mode, the maximum load carrying capacity, and ductility capacity. All the specimens were modeled in scale-down size. The reinforced concrete beams using the eco-friendly alkali-activated slag fiber reinforced concrete was failed by the flexure or flexure-shear in general. In addition, the maximum strength increased with the adding the mol of sodium hydroxide, and the specimen reinforced the steel fiber showed the value of maximum strength which is increased by 15.8% through 25.9%. It is thought that eco-friendly alkali-activated slag fiber reinforced concrete can be used with construction material and product to replace normal concrete. If there is applied to structures such as precast concrete member and production of 2nd concrete product, it could be improved the productivity and reduction of construction duration etc.

Environmental problems caused by the occurrence of carbon dioxide are recognized as a critical issue throughout the world. As a result, a measure for the use of cement and improvement of its quality must be sought out. In order to reduce the occurrence of carbon dioxide during the manufacturing process of cement, this study creates an alkali-activated slag cement that utilizes ground granulated blast furnace slag, an industrial by-product, and substitutes metakaolin as an alternative for silica fume to improve the process of manufacturing high-strength concrete and its quality. The study discerns the mechanical characteristics by measuring the flexibility and compressive strength through the mortar matrix and discerns the durability by conducting an acid resistance test and chloride ion penetration resistance test. Also, the study discerns the hydration products through an XRD test. Based on the results of such tests, it is anticipated that it may be used as a secondary product for concrete or buildings that require superior long-term strength and durability compared to regular Portland cement. However, as no clear results were found in this study regarding the substitution of metakaolin, it displayed mixed results in comparison to previous studies. Nevertheless, it is expected that metakaolin will become a more superior admixture if its issues are improved through continuous research studies.

This paper reported the effect of blended activator on the compressive strength of alkali-activated slag cement(AASC) mortar. The alkalis combinations made using sodium hydroxide(NaOH), calcium hydroxide(Ca(OH)2) and potassium hydroxide(KOH) with calcium carbonate(CaCO3). The compressive strength was increase as the dosage of caustic alkali increase.

본 연구는 수산화나트륨(NaOH)으로 활성화된 알칼리 활성화 슬래그 시멘트(alkali-activated slag cement; AASC)의 기초 특성에 관한 실험에 관한 연구이다. 물-결합재 비(W/B)를 0.4와 0.5로 하였다. 그리고 활성화제의 농도를 2M과 4M을 사용하였다. 각 W/B 비에 대해5가지의 배합을 고려하였다. N0는 KS L 5109의 방법이고 N1~N4는 배합시간, 배합 단계 그리고 잔골재의 투입시점을 다르게 변화시켰다. 시험결과 AASC의 플로우 값, 강도 그리고 건조수축은 잔골재의 투입시점에 영향을 받았다. 플로우 값은 잔골재의 투입시점이 늦춰짐에 따라 감소하는 경향을 나타내었다. 압축강도와 휨강도는 투입시점이 늦어짐에 따라 증가하였다. 더구나 XRD 분석은 이러한 결과들을뒷받침하고 있었다. 건조수축은 잔골재의 투입시점이 늦어지면 증가하였다. 본 연구에 고려된 실험요인들을 통해 배합을 조절한다면 AASC의 특성을 향상시킬 수 있을 것이다.

This study was carried out to evaluate effects of curing method and age on compressive behavior of steel fiber reinforced Alkali-Activated Slag(AAS) concrete. AAS and Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) material with specific compressive strength of 30MPa was reinforced with 0% to 1% steel fibers at the volume fraction. Two types of curing methods were used: water curing and exposed curing. Curing time is 3, 7, 28 day. Experimental results indicated that compressive strength, elastic modulus, compression index.

The purpose of this study is to estimate basic mechanical properties of steel fiber reinforced Alkali-Activated Slag(AAS) concrete. Principle variable is the fiber volume fraction: 0, 0.5, 1%. Two type cement composites were used: Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete(SFRC) and AAS. Mechanical properties of AAS concrete and SFRC, including compressive strength, elastic modulus, flexural strength, splitting tension.

This study investigates the fundamental properties of the water-binder (W/B) ratio and fine aggregate-binder (F/B) ratio in the alkali-activated slag cement (AASC) mortar. The W/B ratios are 0.35, 0.40, 0.45, and 0.50, respectively. And then the F/B ratios varied between 1.00 and 3.00 at a constant increment of 0.25. The alkali activator was an 2M and 4M NaOH. The measured mechanical properties were compared, flow, compressive strength, absorption, ultra sonic velocity, and dry shrinkage. The flow, compressive strength, absorption, ultra sonic velocity and dry shrinkage decreased with increases W/B ratio. The compressive strength decreases with increase F/B ratio at same W/B ratio. Also, at certain value of F/B ratio significant increase in strength is observed. And S2 (river sand 2) had lower physical properties than S1 (river sand 1) due to the fineness modulus. The results of experiments indicated that the mechanical properties of AASC depended on the W/B ratio and F/B ratio. The optimum range for W/B ratios and F/B ratios of AASC is suggested that the F/B ratios by 1.75~2.50 at each W/B ratios. Moreover, the W/(B+F) ratios between 0.13 and 0.14 had a beneficial effect on the design of AASC mortar.

본 연구는 알칼리 활성화 슬래그에서 혼합 활성화제에 관한 것이다. 본 연구에서는 수산화나트륨(NaOH, A Case), 수산화칼슘(Ca(OH)2, B Case), 수산화마그네슘(Mg(OH)2, C Case), 수산화알루미늄(Al(OH)3, D Case), 그리고 수산화칼륨(KOH, E Case)의 5가지 수산화계열 활성화제를 사용했다. 이 5가지 수산화계열 활성화제와 탄산나트륨(Na2CO3)를 혼합하였다. 5가지 수산화계열 활성화제의 농도는 3M로 하고, 탄산나트륨은 1M, 2M, 3M로 하였다. 플로우와 응결 특성은 탄산나트륨의 혼합에 따라 감소하는 결과가 나타났다. 그러나 압축응력은 탄산나트륨의 혼합 농도에 따라 증가하는 결과를 나타내었다. 이것은 수산화계열 활성화제와 탄산나트륨의 혼합은 알칼리 활성화 슬래그 모르타르의 특성에 효과적인 것으로 판단된다.

Investigated the factors to effect on the flow of geopolymer mortar based on on ground granulated blast furnace slag in order to develop cementless alkali-activated concrete GGBS.