Advanced fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites : design, mechanical properties, and durability /

Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Alkali-Activated Composites: Design, Mechanical Properties, and Durability covers various fiber types and their usage as a sustainable material as well as their influence on mechanical properties and behavior, including compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural stren...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Çevik, Abdulkadir, Nis, Anil
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Elsevier, 2023.
Subjects:	Fibrous composites. Alkalies. Composites à fibres. Alcalis. fibrous composite. alkali. Alkalies Fibrous composites Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Front Cover
Advanced Fiber-Reinforced Alkali-Activated Composites
Copyright Page
Contents
List of contributors
1 Introduction to fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Alkali-activated composite ingredients
1.3 Fiber types and properties
1.4 Effects of fibers on performance criteria
1.5 Effect of fibers on strength properties
1.5.1 Steel fibers
1.5.2 Carbon fibers
1.5.3 Polymer fibers
1.5.4 Hybrid fibers
1.6 Summary
References
2 Fiber classifications and physical and mechanical properties of different fibers used in alkali-activated composites
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of fibers
2.2.1 Natural fibers
2.2.1.1 Plant-based natural fibers
2.2.1.1.1 Bast fibers
2.2.1.1.2 Leaf fibers
2.2.1.1.3 Seed and fruit fibers
2.2.1.1.4 Stalk fibers
2.2.1.1.5 Grass fibers
2.2.1.2 Animal-based natural fibers
2.2.1.3 Mineral-based natural fibers (asbestos)
2.2.2 Synthetic fibers
2.2.2.1 Organic synthetic fibers
2.2.2.1.1 Polyester fibers
2.2.2.1.2 Aramid fibers
2.2.2.1.3 Acrylic fibers
2.2.2.1.4 Polypropylene fibers
2.2.2.1.5 Polyethylene fibers
2.2.2.2 Inorganic synthetic fibers
2.2.2.2.1 Carbon fibers
2.2.2.2.2 Glass fibers
2.2.2.2.3 Ceramic fibers
2.2.2.2.4 Basalt fibers
2.2.2.3 Steel fibers
2.3 Physical and mechanical properties of fibers
2.3.1 Natural fibers
2.3.2 Synthetic fibers
2.4 Natural fibers versus synthetic fibers
2.5 Conclusions
References
3 Mix design for the high performance of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Role of fibers in alkali-activated composites
3.3 Bonding between fibers and matrix
3.4 Dispersion of fibers in alkali-activated composites
3.5 Mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites.
3.5.1 Compressive strength
3.5.2 Flexural strength
3.5.3 Tensile strength
3.5.4 Fracture toughness
3.5.5 Shear strength
3.6 Fluidity
3.7 Durability
3.7.1 Drying shrinkage
3.7.2 Chemical resistance
3.7.3 Freezing-thaw resistance
3.7.4 High-temperature resistance
3.8 Conclusions and recommendations
References
4 Rheology of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Rheological characterization methods
4.3 Effect of matrix constituents on rheology of FRAAC
4.3.1 Precursor
4.3.2 Alkaline activator
4.3.3 Aggregate
4.3.4 Additive
4.4 Effect of fiber on rheology of FRAAC
4.4.1 Fiber content
4.4.2 Fiber type
4.4.3 Fiber aspect ratio and shape
4.4.4 Fiber hybridization
4.5 Concluding remarks
References
5 3D printing of the fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Recent advances in 3D printing of fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites
5.2.1 3D printing strategies for geopolymer composites
5.2.2 3D printing of carbon fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites
5.2.3 3D printing of inorganic fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites
5.2.4 3D printing of polymeric fiber-reinforced geopolymer composites
5.3 Challenges and prospects
5.3.1 Call for reproducibility and comprehensive information
5.3.2 Fiber combination, functionalization, and modification
5.3.3 Performance under practical application conditions and extreme conditions
5.3.4 Developing of fascinating micropatterns and exploring pattern-property relationships
5.3.5 Beyond mechanical properties, toward functional geopolymer composites
References
6 Mixing methods and fresh state properties of fiber-reinforced one-part alkali-activated composites
6.1 Introduction
6.2 One-part alkali-activated materials
6.2.1 Aluminosilicate precursors.
6.2.2 Solid alkali activators
6.2.3 Fiber reinforcements
6.2.4 Chemical and mineral admixtures
6.2.5 Mix designs
6.2.6 Mixing methods
6.3 Fresh state properties
6.3.1 Workability
6.3.2 Setting time
6.4 Final remarks
References
7 The effect of curing regimes on fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Alkali-activated composites
7.2.1 Alkali-activated binders
7.2.2 Curing regimes
7.2.3 Fiber reinforcement
7.3 Mechanical properties of alkali-activated composites
7.3.1 Compressive strength
7.3.2 Splitting tensile strength
7.3.3 Modulus of elasticity
7.4 Durability of alkali-activated composites
7.4.1 Acid attack
7.4.2 Water absorption
7.4.3 Abrasion resistance
7.5 Microstructure characteristics of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
7.6 Future prospects
7.7 Concluding remarks
Acknowledgments
References
8 Mechanical performance of steel fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Compressive strength
8.3 Flexural strength
8.4 Modulus of elasticity
8.5 Splitting tensile strength
8.6 Toughness
8.7 Conclusions
References
9 Mechanical performance of carbon fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Experimental program
9.2.1 Materials
9.2.1.1 Aggregates
9.2.1.2 Aluminosilicate source materials
9.2.1.3 Alkaline solution
9.2.1.4 Fibers
9.2.2 Paste proportion and specimen preparation
9.3 Test method
9.3.1 Material characteristics test
9.3.2 Compressive load deflection and stress-strain characteristics test
9.3.3 Flexural performance test
9.4 Outcomes and discussion
9.4.1 Rheological characteristics
9.4.2 Compressive strength
9.4.3 Compressive load-deflection characteristics
9.4.4 Compressive stress-strain characteristics.
9.4.5 Flexural load-deflection characteristics
9.4.6 Flexural stress-strain characteristics
9.4.7 Energy absorption capacity
9.4.8 Ductility
9.5 One-way analyis of variance
9.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of interest
References
10 Mechanical performance of inorganic polymer fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Basalt fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
10.3 Glass fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
10.4 Silicon carbide fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
10.4.1 Other inorganic polymer fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
10.5 Discussion
10.6 Conclusions
References
11 Mechanical performance of natural fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Natural fiber
11.2.1 Chemical composition of natural fiber
11.2.1.1 Cellulose
11.2.1.2 Hemicellulose
11.2.1.3 Lignins
11.2.1.4 Pectins and waxes
11.3 Plant fiber
11.3.1 Jute
11.3.2 Sisal
11.3.3 Bamboo
11.3.4 Cotton
11.3.5 Palm
11.3.6 Hemp
11.3.7 Kenaf
11.3.8 Coir
11.3.9 Banana
11.3.10 Flax
11.3.11 Bagasse
11.3.12 Abaca
11.4 Mechanical properties of natural fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composite
11.5 Conclusion
References
12 Mechanical performance of synthetic fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Synthetic fibers commonly used in alkali-activated composites
12.2.1 Polypropylene fiber
12.2.2 Polyethylene fiber
12.2.3 Polyvinyl alcohol fiber
12.3 Mechanical properties
12.4 Scanning electron microscopy analysis
12.5 Sustainability effect
12.6 Conclusion
References
13 Durability of steel fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Permeability and sorptivity
13.3 Shrinkage.
13.4 Chloride resistance
13.4.1 Chloride binding
13.4.2 Chloride permeability
13.5 Corrosion resistance
13.6 Sulfate resistance
13.7 Carbonation resistance
13.8 Elevated temperature resistance
13.9 Conclusions
References
14 Strength and durability properties of alkali-activated concrete comprising glass fibers
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Experimental program
14.2.1 Materials
14.2.1.1 Fly ash
14.2.1.2 Copper slag
14.2.1.3 Aggregates
14.2.2 Preparation of alkaline activator solution
14.3 Production of fiber-reinforced alkali-activated concrete
14.4 Results and discussion
14.4.1 Workability of concrete
14.4.2 Compressive strength of nonfibrous specimen
14.4.3 Splitting tensile and flexural strength of nonfibrous specimen
14.4.4 Alkali-activated fibrous concrete
14.4.4.1 Compressive strength of fibrous specimen
14.4.4.2 Split tensile strength of fibrous specimen
14.4.4.3 Water absorption test
14.4.4.4 Sorptivity test
14.4.5 Microstructural studies using scanning electron microscope analysis
14.5 Conclusions and scope for future recommendations
References
15 Durability of inorganic fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Inorganic polymer fibers
15.2.1 Glass fiber
15.2.2 Carbon fiber
15.2.3 Boron fiber
15.2.4 Silica carbide fiber
15.3 Inorganic fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
15.3.1 Inorganic fiber-reinforced alkali-activated materials interface bonding mechanism
15.4 Factor affecting properties and durability of inorganic polymer fiber-reinforced alkali-activated composites
15.4.1 Type of fiber
15.4.1.1 Silica fibers
15.4.1.2 Aluminosilicate and alumina fibers
15.4.1.3 Basalt fibers
15.4.2 Fiber geometry
15.4.2.1 Reinforcement size.