Preparation and properties of rubberised geopolymer concrete: A review
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Author(s)
Elzeadani, M
Bompa, D
Elghazouli, AY
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Interest in geopolymer concrete (GeoPC) and in rubberised concrete (RuC) has grown over the past two decades. The former offers an attractive alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) concrete given its environmental footprint, while the latter provides a sustainable solution to tyre recycling and helps mitigate the depletion of natural aggregates. The benefits of combining the merits of GeoPC and RuC to form rubberised geopolymer concrete (RuG) as a potential sustainable construction material have been recognised in the past few years. As such, this paper presents a detailed review of RuG highlighting its constituent components, preparation and curing aspects, fresh and physical qualities, durability features, and thermal and sound insulation qualities, with a particular focus on mechanical properties. The influence of crumb rubber replacement on key characteristics is critically reviewed, including the effect of binder type, alkaline solution, alkaline solution-to-binder content, and curing conditions. Comparative quantitative assessments and prediction relationships are also presented where relevant. Finally, gaps in the available literature and recommendations for future research are outlined, with a view to supporting further developments in research and future deployment of RuG materials in practice. Whilst previous studies demonstrate the significant potential of RuG and provide essential information on its funda-mental properties, this review reveals that much research is still needed in order to optimise the merits of the material and to provide a full characterisation of its behaviour at both the material and structural levels under various loading conditions.
Date Issued
2021-12-27
Date Acceptance
2021-10-30
Citation
Construction and Building Materials, 2021, 313, pp.1-20
ISSN
0950-0618
Publisher
Elsevier
Start Page
1
End Page
20
Journal / Book Title
Construction and Building Materials
Volume
313
Copyright Statement
© 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Identifier
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Construction & Building Technology
Engineering, Civil
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Engineering
Materials Science
Rubberised geopolymer concrete
Geopolymer concrete
Rubberised concrete
Crumb rubber
Alkali-activation
Supplementary cementitious materials
ALKALI-ACTIVATED SLAG
FLY-ASH GEOPOLYMER
BLAST-FURNACE SLAG
FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE
SOAKING TREATMENT METHOD
WASTE TIRE RUBBER
CRUMB RUBBER
MECHANICAL-PROPERTIES
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
LIGHTWEIGHT AGGREGATE
Publication Status
Published online
Article Number
ARTN 125504
Date Publish Online
2021-11-08