1: Introduction to Handbook of Alkali-activated Cements, Mortars and Concretes
Abstract
1.1 Brief overview on alkali-activated cement-based binders (AACB)
1.2 Potential contributions of AACB for sustainable development and eco-efficient construction
1.3 Outline of the book
Part One: Chemistry, mix design and manufacture of alkali-activated, cement-based concrete binders
2: An overview of the chemistry of alkali-activated cement-based binders
Abstract
2.1 Introduction: alkaline cements
2.2 Alkaline activation of high-calcium systems: (Na,K)2O-CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-H2O
2.3 Alkaline activation of low-calcium systems: (N,K)2O-Al2O3-SiO2-H2O
2.4 Alkaline activation of hybrid cements
2.5 Future trends
3: Crucial insights on the mix design of alkali-activated cement-based binders
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Cementitious materials
3.3 Alkaline activators: choosing the best activator for each solid precursor
3.4 Conclusions and future trends
4: Reuse of urban and industrial waste glass as a novel activator for alkali-activated slag cement pastes: a case study
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Chemistry and structural characteristics of glasses
4.3 Waste glass solubility trials in highly alkaline media
4.4 Formation of sodium silicate solution from waste glasses dissolution: study by 29Si NMR
4.5 Use of waste glasses as an activator in the preparation of alkali-activated slag cement pastes
4.6 Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Part Two: The properties of alkali-activated cement, mortar and concrete binders
5: Setting, segregation and bleeding of alkali-activated cement, mortar and concrete binders
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Setting times of cementitious materials and alkali-activated binder systems
5.3 Bleeding phenomena in concrete
5.4 Segregation and cohesion in concrete
5.5 Future trends
5.6 Sources of further information and advice
6: Rheology parameters of alkali-activated geopolymeric concrete binders
Abstract
6.1 Introduction: main forming techniques
6.2 Rheology of suspensions
6.3 Rheometry
6.4 Examples of rheological behaviors of geopolymers
6.5 Future trends
7: Mechanical strength and Young's modulus of alkali-activated cement-based binders
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Types of prime materials - solid precursors
7.3 Compressive and flexural strength of alkali-activated binders
7.4 Tensile strength of alkali-activated binders
7.5 Young's modulus of alkali-activated binders
7.6 Fiber-reinforced alkali-activated binders
7.7 Conclusions and future trends
7.8 Sources of further information and advice
8: Prediction of the compressive strength of alkali-activated geopolymeric concrete binders by neuro-fuzzy modeling: a case studys
Abstract
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Data collection to predict the compressive strength of geopolymer binders by neuro-fuzzy approach
8.3 Fuzzy logic: basic concepts and rules
8.4 Results and discussion of the use of neuro-fuzzy modeling to predict the compressive strength of geopolymer binders
8.5 Conclusions
9: Analysing the relation between pore structure and permeability of alkali-activated concrete binders
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Alkali-activated metakaolin (AAM) binders
9.3 Alkali-activated fly ash (AAFA) binders
9.4 Alkali-activated slag (AAS) binders
9.5 Conclusions and future trends
10: Assessing the shrinkage and creep of alkali-activated concrete binders
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Shrinkage and creep in concrete
10.3 Shrinkage in alkali-activated concrete
10.4 Creep in alkali-activated concrete
10.5 Factors affecting shrinkage and creep
10.6 Laboratory work and standard tests
10.7 Methods of predicti
