Shear Strength of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Reinforced Concrete Beams
Abstract
Geopolymer concrete (GC) is a synthetic material that combines sustainability and appropriate engineering properties, and it is relatively cost-effective compared to Portland cement-based concrete, its traditional competitor. Most GC studies have analyzed the microstructure and the chemical composition of GC. However, studies on the structural behavior of GC are limited. Thus this research focuses on the shear behavior of fly ash-based GC beams. Four GC beams and one conventional concrete beam were experimentally investigated to determine their shear strengths. The test variables included the shear span-to-effective depth ratio and the transverse reinforcement ratio of the investigated beams. The strength, strains, deformations, and mode of failure of the investigated beams are presented. The shear strengths of the investigated beams are comparable to those of conventional concrete beams.
Recommended Citation
N. S. Yacob et al., "Shear Strength of Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Reinforced Concrete Beams," Engineering Structures, vol. 196, Elsevier Ltd, Oct 2019.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2019.109298
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Fly ash; Geopolymer concrete; Reinforced concrete; Shear deformation; Shear strength; Structural behavior; Sustainable structures
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0141-0296
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2019 Elsevier Ltd, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Oct 2019
