Comparisons of alkali-activated binder concrete (ABC) with OPC concrete - A review

Xue, C; Sirivivatnanon, V; Nezhad, A; Zhao, Q

Comparisons of alkali-activated binder concrete (ABC) with OPC concrete - A review

Xue, C Sirivivatnanon, V

Nezhad, A Zhao, Q

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Citation:: Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023, 135
Issue Date:: 2023-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Xue, C
dc.contributor.author	Sirivivatnanon, V https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1901-6064
dc.contributor.author	Nezhad, A
dc.contributor.author	Zhao, Q
dc.date.accessioned	2023-05-06T10:13:29Z
dc.date.available	2023-05-06T10:13:29Z
dc.date.issued	2023-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Cement and Concrete Composites, 2023, 135
dc.identifier.issn	0958-9465
dc.identifier.issn	1873-393X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/170258
dc.description.abstract	Improving the sustainability of concrete industry by adopting durable concrete with low energy intensity has become one of the major research focus in recent years, leading to the remarkable progress on alkali-activated binder concrete (ABC). To reveal the potentialities yet limitations of ABC towards a wider application, the parameters important to the properties of ABC were comprehensively reviewed in this paper. A systematic comparison with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete was provided, intending to assist in the selection of raw materials as well as curing regime for ABC to achieve similar workability, mechanical properties and better durability. However, a broad synthesis of available laboratory and field data highlighted the fact that it is rather complicated to control the performance of ABC which is highly sensitive to both the chemical and physical characteristic of precursors and activators. The lack of standardised procedures for assessing specific performance has further challenged the production of ABC with desirable properties, since some practical and reliable test methods developed for OPC were proved unsuitable for ABC. Nevertheless, given careful mix design with locally available raw materials, ABC is a potential low carbon material, especially for structures in harsh environments like sewage, chemical acid, organic acid and elevated temperature.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	ELSEVIER SCI LTD
dc.relation.ispartof	Cement and Concrete Composites
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2022.104851
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dc.subject	0904 Chemical Engineering, 0905 Civil Engineering, 1202 Building
dc.subject.classification	Building & Construction
dc.title	Comparisons of alkali-activated binder concrete (ABC) with OPC concrete - A review
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	135
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utslib.for	0905 Civil Engineering
utslib.for	1202 Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CBI - Centre for Built Infrastructure
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dc.date.updated	2023-05-06T10:13:25Z
pubs.publication-status	Published
pubs.volume	135

Abstract:

Improving the sustainability of concrete industry by adopting durable concrete with low energy intensity has become one of the major research focus in recent years, leading to the remarkable progress on alkali-activated binder concrete (ABC). To reveal the potentialities yet limitations of ABC towards a wider application, the parameters important to the properties of ABC were comprehensively reviewed in this paper. A systematic comparison with Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete was provided, intending to assist in the selection of raw materials as well as curing regime for ABC to achieve similar workability, mechanical properties and better durability. However, a broad synthesis of available laboratory and field data highlighted the fact that it is rather complicated to control the performance of ABC which is highly sensitive to both the chemical and physical characteristic of precursors and activators. The lack of standardised procedures for assessing specific performance has further challenged the production of ABC with desirable properties, since some practical and reliable test methods developed for OPC were proved unsuitable for ABC. Nevertheless, given careful mix design with locally available raw materials, ABC is a potential low carbon material, especially for structures in harsh environments like sewage, chemical acid, organic acid and elevated temperature.

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