The Effect of Material Ratios on Technical Properties in Fly Ash and Blast Furnace Slag Based Aluminum Chip Reinforced Geopolymer Mortars

Abstract

In this article, it is investigated how the increase in aluminum chips ratio affects the spreaddiameter, flexural strength, compressive strength and electrical conductivity of fly ash basis (UA) seriesand blast furnace slag based (YA) series aluminum chips reinforced geopolymer mortars. It was observedthat there was a decrease of 11.29% in spread diameter for the UA series from UAO to UA15, while theYA series showed a decrease of 19.62%. The increase in aluminum chip waste content resulted in asignificant decrease in flexural strength and compressive strength of the material. Furthermore, it was statedthat the increase in the aluminum chips ratio had an effect on the electrical conductivity of the material.Samples produced with blast furnace slag had lower resistivity and higher electrical conductivity thansamples produced with fly ash. The importance of aluminum waste and aluminum shavings ratio in termsof sustainability was emphasized. The recycling and reuse of waste aluminum contributes to energy savingsand reduction of environmental impact, while at the same time prolonging the life of materials andconserving natural resources. As a result, it was seen that the increase in the aluminum chip ratio had asignificant effect on the material properties. It was concluded that careful management of aluminum waste,promoting recycling processes and evaluating alternative production methods are a critical step in achievingsustainability goals.