BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD: ECONOMY INDEX OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE

Oyebisi, S.O and Ede, A. N. and Olutoge, F. A. and Ofuyatan, Olatokunbo M. and Alayande, T (2019) BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD: ECONOMY INDEX OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE. In: Interdependence between Structural Engineering and Construction Management. ISEC Press. ISBN 978-0-9960437-6-2

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Abstract

Geopolymer concrete offers a considerable solution not only to the environmental problem but also to the structural deterioration confronting the world. But, limited or no study is found on its cost implications. Consequently, this study evaluates the production cost and the economy index of geopolymer concrete (GPC) and compares it with the Portland cement concrete (PCC). Corncob ash (CCA) and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) were used as source materials in the production of geopolymer concrete. Alkaline liquids were prepared to obtain 12 molar concentrations. The concentration was used to activate the source materials. Grade 30 concrete (M30) was adopted as a mix design proportion. GGBFS was replaced by CCA in varying percentages as 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100%. The research findings reveal that GPC is 27.71% lesser than the PCC in terms of production cost while the economy index of GPC is higher than the PCC for the same grade of concrete. The results infer that GPC is cheaper and more viable than the PCC. Thus, geopolymer concrete proves to be an innovative product and appears to be a feasible solution not only to the environmental and structural deteriorating problems but also to the problem of high cost of Portland cement in the construction industry

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Corncob ash, Ground granulated blast furnace slag, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium silicate, Compressive strength, Regression model.
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	23 Jun 2020 13:04
Last Modified:	23 Jun 2020 13:04
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/13408

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