Abstract
This study aims to evaluate the effect of nanosilica (NS) and metakaolin (MK) as binder replacement materials on the fresh and hardened characteristics of slag (GGBS)-based alkali-activated self-compacting concretes (A-ASCC). Therefore, nine A-ASCC mixes, with and without metakaolin, were prepared, as well as mixes with and without NS incorporation. In the production of A-ASCC mixes, GGBS was used as a binder material. The fresh properties of A-ASCC were determined using the L-box, V-funnel, T50 value, and slump flow tests, while the hardened properties were examined using compressive strength, bonding strength (pullout test), fracture toughness, and flexural tensile strength tests. A relationship analysis was also conducted on the A-ASCC experimental data. The experimental results showed that NS and MK had a negative effect on the fresh properties of GGBS-based A-ASCC mixtures, whereas metakaolin had a greater influence. The addition of 1% and 2% NS, on the other hand, improved the mechanical performance of the A-ASCC specimens significantly. The use of more than 2% NS had a harmful effect on the mechanical properties of A-ASCC. A 5% replacement ratio of metakaolin improved the mechanical properties of A-ASCC. The use of metakaolin at ratios of more than 5% had a negative effect on the properties of A-ASCC.
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