Abstract
Substantial researches have already been carried out on alkali-activated binders for the production of geopolymer concrete but studies on clay-based geopolymer concrete is still insufficient. The aim of this paper is to identify the effect of curing temperature on the properties of 100% clay-based geopolymer concrete. Clay pre-treated at 80°C and 120°C for 24 hours were selected as the source binder material. Four Activator Modulus (AM); 1.0, 1.25, 1.5 and 1.75 for each of two Sodium Oxide (Na2O) dosages of 10% and 15% were selected as the activator material for this investigation. X-ray diffraction (XRF) was applied to characterize the clay material. Specimens were cured at 80°C and 120°C for 24 hours. Specimens were tested under compression at seven, 14, 28 and 40 days. Specimens cured at 80°C took a longer duration (>28 days) to achieve structural integrity while the specimens cured at 120°C achieved structural integrity within seven days. Compressive strength of specimens prepared with AM of 1.0 for both of the Na2O dosage of 10% and 15% exhibited superior performance to other AMs investigated.
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