Amelioration of Compressive Stress-Strain and Flexural Behavior of Fiber-Reinforced Eco-Friendly Nanocomposites for Sustainable Development
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Mechanical Performance, Micro-Fibers, Nanocomposites, Compressive Strength, NanoparticlesAbstract
Geopolymer (GP) mortars offer a highly suitable alternative to cement for sustainable and eco
friendly construction within the concrete industry. To apply fiber-reinforced (FRF) GP mortars practically,
it's crucial to enhance their mechanical and microstructural properties through the inclusion of micro-fibers
and nano-particles. This study focuses on improving the mechanical performance of micro basalt-FRF fly
ash-based GP mortars by incorporating varying dosages of nano-Titania. Four distinct levels of Titania
(from 1% to 4%) were tested to produce GP mortars containing 2 wt.% micro-basalt fibers (MBF). A control
sample without Titania added and containing 2% MBF was also made for comparison. Results from this
study showed that adding 3% Titania to the micro basalt-FRF-GP mortar led to improvements of 28.06 in
compressive strength, 61.4% in flexural strength, and 8.5% in elastic modulus. Therefore, incorporating
Titania effectively enhances the mechanical properties of FRF-GP mortar.
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