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Objectives

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY PROPERTIES

OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
• Reduce the consumption of cement by including fly ash and GGBS as replacement
which will lead to less impact on the environment and cost effective.
• The experimental investigation aims to develop a modified GPC for in situ application.
• As the modified GPC was designed for structural applications, structural performance
of beam specimens was experimentally analyzed and validated by FEM.
• Experimental investigation of durability in terms of acid attack, thermal shock, and fire
attack was analyzed and validated
• Microstructure analysis of SEM images was performed to analyze the interaction of
modified GPC ingredients and their influence on strength.

STRENGTH AND DURABILITY STUDIES ON LOW CALCIUM FLY ASH-

BASED GEOPOLYMER CONRETE
1. To Optimize the parameters that affects the properties of fly ash-based Geopolymer concrete.
2. To develop a mix design and mixture proportioning process of making fly ash-based geopolymer
concrete in ordinary, standard and high strength grades.
3. To study the mechanical properties of fresh and hardened fly ash based geopolymer concrete in all
three grades for both at heat cured and ambient cured specimens.
4. To study the durability properties of geopolymer concrete against sulphate,Acid resistances in
addition to Permeability and abrasion resistance of geopolymer concrete.

DURABILITY AND FLEXURAL BEHAVIOUR OF

FLY ASH BASED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
BEAMS
The main objectives of this research are
1. To find a mixture proportion to obtain the desired compressive strength of Geopolymer
concrete cubes using low calcium Indian fly ash.
2. To conduct durability tests on Geopolymer concrete cubes and cylinders and to study
the response of Geopolymer concrete to acid and sulfate attack.
3. To ascertain the flexural strength of reinforced Geopolymer concrete beams and
compare the results with that of reinforced cement concrete beams.
4. To investigate the flexural strength of reinforced Geopolymer concrete beams
subjected to aggressive environment like acid and sulfates.
5. To arrive at the cost of manufacturing one cubic meter of Geopolymer concrete.

STUDIES ON THE EFFECT OF BAGASSE ASH

AND BINARY BLEND OF FIBRBS IN HIGH
PERFORMANCE CONCRETE
The research objectives of the present study are as follows:
 To evaluate the fresh and hardened properties of bagasse ash blended cement mortar.

 To study the fresh and hardened properties of bagasse ash blended HPC and to find
optimum proportions of bagasse ash.

 To investigate the effect of fibres on bagasse ash blended HPCon fresh and hardened
properties with different volume fractions of STF, PPFand thehybrid fibres (STF and
PPF) as a mixture at totalfibres volume fraction of 1.0% by volume of concrete.

 To evaluate the performance of beams in flexure, short and slender columns and beam
column joints using HPFRCC.

 To compare the experimental results with numerical modelling using ABAQUSand

optimization using TOPSIS method.

STUDIES ON FLEXURAL BEHAVIOUR OF

REINFORCED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE
USING RIVER SAND AND MANUFACTURED
SAND
Rigorous trial-and-error method was adopted to find the basic properties of Geopolymer
Concrete like Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Flexural Strength and Static
Modulus of Elasticity for both sand and M-sand.
It is intended to identify the mix ratios for different grades of Geopolymer Concrete by trial and
error method. A newDesign procedure was formulated for Geopolymer Concrete which was
relevant to Indian Standard (IS 10262-1982).

BEHAVIOUR OF GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE EXPOSED

TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
2.14 OBJECTIVES

Based on the literature review carried out and the gap area identified, it has been
decided to have the following objectives for the present study.
To study the influence of aggregate content on the mechanical properties of geopolymer concrete.
.
To study about the different parameters that influences the mechanical properties of geopolymer
concrete.
To study the behaviour of geopolymer concrete after exposure to elevated temperatures.
To study the flexural behaviour of reinforced geopolymer concrete after exposure to elevated
temperatures.

STUDIES ON GROUND GRANULATED BLAST FURNACE SLAG AND FLY ASH BASED GEOPOLYMER
CONCRETE

The objectives of the present investigation are as follows: x

To study the strength characteristics such as compressive strength, splitting tensile strength for GGBS
based Geopolymer concrete with and without fly ash under ambient curing and fly ash with heat curing.

To study the fresh concrete properties such as workability, density of the geopolymer concrete with
GGBS and fly ash.

To study the durability properties such as water absorption, sorptivity, permeability and chloride ion
penetration of GGBS based geopolymer concrete with and without fly ash prepared under ambient
curing.

To examine the visual appearance, change in weight & residual compressive strength of Geopolymer
concrete against sulphate, acid and chloride environments.

To study the changes in the micro structural characteristics of geopolymer concrete against in the
sulphate, acid and Chloride environment by conducting tests such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning
Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy dispersive X–ray spectroscopy (EDAX) and Fourier Transform Infrared
Spectroscopy (FTIR).

Experimental study of fiber reinforced concrete subjected to

sustained elevated temperature
OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESENT STUDY

1. To study the effect of polypropylene and steel fiber with different volume fraction added into plain
concrete at normal and sustained elevated temperature

2. To study the effect of Hybrid fiber (optimum dosage of SF+PPF) added into plain concrete at normal
and sustained elevated temperature

3. To study the effect of different elevated temperature for same prolonged duration of plain and fiber
reinforced concrete.
4. To study the effect on different types of mixes on plain and fiber reinforced concrete subjected to
prolonged durations of exposures at different levels of temperatures

5. To study the effect on physical properties at sustained elevated temperature at optimum fiber
content

6. To make non linear regression analysis to establish relationship for residual mechanical properties
based on various volume fractions.

An experimental investigation on the behaviour of steel fibre

reinforced ternary blended concrete subjected to sustained
elevated temperature

1. To find the optimum percentage of steel fibre to be used with respect to workability and strength
parameters.

2. To find the optimum mix proportion of various ternary blends with respect to workability and
strength characteristics of steel fibre reinforced ternary blended concrete.

3. To study the behaviour of various steel fibre reinforced ternary blended concrete with optimum
percentage of steel fibres when subjected to sustained elevated temperatures like 200oC, 400oC,
600oC, 800oC and 1000oC.

4. To find the near surface characteristics such as water absorption and soroptivity for steel fibre
reinforced ternary blended concrete when subjected to sustained elevated temperatures.

5. To develop a mathematical model for the strength characteristics for steel fibre reinforced ternary
blended concrete when subjected to different sustained elevated temperatures.

Studies on behavior of concrete subjected to sustained elevated temperature

In seeking a more rational approach with concrete of different types of aggregate subjected to sustained
elevated temperatures several questions arise
i) Does the prolonged duration of exposure of concrete of different types of aggregate to elevated
temperature show a variation in compressive strength?
ii) When the levels of the temperature are increased for the same prolonged duration, will the concrete
with different types of aggregate vary in its compressive strength to a large extent?
iii) What will be effect of different types of aggregate on concrete subjected to prolonged duration of
exposure at different levels of temperature?
iv) To find the reasonable answers to the above question the studies have been undertaken with an
emphasis on the concrete with different types of aggregate subjected to sustained elevated
temperature.
Strength and permeability studies of self compacting concrete at elevated
temperatures
Study the strength properties (compressive strength, splitting tensile strength and modulus of
elasticity) of SCC at elevated temperatures (100oC, 200oC, 300oC) by replacing cement with fly ash (30-
50%) and by replacing fine aggregates with foundry sand (0-10%)

Study the permeability (chloride permeability) of SCC at elevated temperatures (100oC, 200oC, 300oC)
by replacing cement with fly ash (30-50%) and by replacing fine aggregates with foundry sand (0-10%)
To carry out the statistical analysis

Strength studies on steel fibre reinforced recycled aggregate concrete an

experimental investigation
To study the mechanical properties of recycle aggregate concrete with and without fibers.

To evaluate compression and split tensile strength properties of recycled aggregate concrete by using
cubes and cylinders. Modulus of elasticity is also to find for RAC mixes by using the cylinder specimens.
To develop regression models for predicting compressive and split tensile strengths of recycled
aggregate concrete.

To evaluate the compressive and split tensile strengths of RAC at elevated temperatures of 1000C,
2000C and 3000C with temperature exposure period of 3 hours.

To develop regression models for predicting compressive and split tensile strengths at elevated
temperature of recycle aggregate concrete.

To evaluate the flexural strength of recycled aggregate concrete by using beam elements and also to
know the behavior of load deflection of RAC.

To estimate the energy capacity and ductility ratio of RAC under flexural testing of beams.

To develop regression models for predicting flexural strength of recycled aggregate concrete.

To evaluate the impact energy absorption of recycled aggregate concrete and asses’ failure mechanism.

To develop regression models for predicting impact strength of recycled aggregate concrete.

To evaluate the torsional strength and angle of twist of recycled aggregate concrete beam elements.
To develop regression models for predicting Torsional strength of recycled aggregate concrete

Studies on the Behaviour of Self Compacting Concrete Under

Elevated Temperatures
To study the behaviour of self compacting concrete subjected to elevated temperatures.

To carry out an experimental investigation and to determine the compressive strength, tensile strength,
flexural strength, stiffness and energy absorption capacity of heated SCC specimens.

To carry out an experimental and analytical investigation to understand the effect of cover on the
performance of SCC beams subjected to elevated temperatures.

To carry out an experimental and analytical investigation to understand the effect of tension
reinforcement percentage on the performance of SCC beams subjected to elevated temperatures.

To carry out an experimental and analytical investigation to understand the effect of grade of concrete
on the performance of SCC specimens subjected to elevated temperatures.

An experimental investigation on strength and durability characteristics of

waste plastic fibre reinforced concrete
To conduct a comprehensive feasibility study on producing waste plastic fibre reinforced concrete
(WPFRC) using fibres cut from used plastic flush doors.

To conduct slump, compaction factor and Vee-Bee tests to study the workability characteristics of
waste plastic fibre reinforced concrete (WPFRC) for all percentage of fibres and aspect ratios

To conduct compression, split tensile, flexural, shear and impact strength tests on waste plastic fibre
reinforced concrete for all percentage of fibres and aspect ratios

To study the mechanical properties of concrete when waste plastic fibres are included in concrete.

To study water permeability, rapid chloride penetration, sorptivity, acid and sulphate attack resistance
of WPFRC for all aspect ratios and percentage of fibres as a part of durability tests to investigate how the
permeability properties change with inclusion of waste plastic fibres.

To conduct fire resistance test on waste plastic fibre reinforced concrete by exposing the cubes and
cylinders to a realistic fire of an average temperature of 5500C for durations ranging from 1 to 5 hours
to check their residual strength and percentage loss of mass and nature of spalling.

To draw a conclusion on optimum percentage of waste plastic fibres and aspect ratio to be used in
concrete based on test results of strength and durability.
High strength:

ADVANTAGES OF GPC
• High strength: GPC are strong both in compression and tension.
They are an excellent option for rapid builds because of their
rapid strength gaining and curing property. They can withstand
more movements as they are less brittle than normal portland
concrete.
• Low creep: The tendency of concrete to deform permanently due
to the constant forces applied to it is known as creep. Here, for
GPC, the creep is low.
• Low shrinkage: GPC has low shrinkage since hydration is not
required during polymerization. Shrinkage can cause severe
cracks which will be dangerous due to the drying and heating of
the concrete or even the evaporation of water.
• Strong chemical resistance: Geopolymers are highly alkaline in
nature and generally not affected by acids, toxic chemicals, and
salts which make it highly chemical resistant. Since limestone is
not used as an ingredient for manufacturing GPC, problems
related to chemical attack in both acidic and saline environment
are prevented effectively.
• Resistant to heat and cold: GPC does not experience thermal
cracks as it has the ability to stay stable even at high temperatures.
Presence of pozzolanic materials like GGBS and fly ash provides
protection against temperature variations.
• Environmental benefits: GPC is eco-friendly as it uses
industrial waste products like fly ash and GGBS along with

alkaline solution as binder of aggregates, which replaces the

usage of cement since manufacturing of cement is energy
intensive and causes pollution to the environment
• Ideal for repair works: GPC has the potential to be the ideal
repair materials for concrete structures as it has a quick setting
ability and high strength with excellent durability.
• Economical: The overall cost of fly ash based GPC is 10 to 30%
less than that of ordinary Portland cement concrete. Hence the
use of GPC in the construction industry is economical.