Abstract
This paper presents an experimental study of the influence of different superplasticizer dosage on compressive strength and micro-structure characteristics of interfacial transition zone (ITZ) prepared with fly ash based self-compacting geopolymer concrete (SCGC). The correlations between compressive strength development and microstructure of interfacial transition zone were also investigated. Concrete specimens were prepared with different superplasticizer (SP) dosage namely 3%, 4%, 5%, 6% and, 7% and cured at 70°C for duration of 48h. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) observations revealed that improved performance of concrete was found when the compressive strength increased through formation of dense ITZ between the aggregate and binder matrix at higher SP dosage. There are good correlations between compressive strength and micro-structure characteristics of interfacial transition zone. The FESEM analysis revealed that relatively a loose and porous interfacial zone was found between the binder and aggregate for low SP dosage and theses loose and porous ITZ decreased the performance of concrete by lowering the compressive strength; however, a dense ITZ was found between the aggregate and binder matrix for higher SP dosage that enhanced the concrete performance by increasing the compressive strength.
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