Effects of Graphene on Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete

Kian Hong, Anderson Chan (2020) Effects of Graphene on Mechanical Properties of Geopolymer Concrete. [Final Year Project] (Submitted)

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Abstract

With the development of nanotechnology, nanomaterials have been known to have the
ability to improve the strength of geopolymer. Recent findings have indicated that
incorporation graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) as a nano-filler can be used as an
additive to improve the mechanical properties of composites. Therefore, the effects of
the addition of graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) on the mechanical properties of a fly
ash based geopolymers were investigated. Six different geopolymer mixtures were cast,
cured, and tested to determine their compressive and tensile strength. Before adding
the GNPs into the mixture, it was dispersed in water with ultrasonication treatment to
ensure the excellent bonding effect with the mixture. With the incorporation of GNPs,
the results showed better mechanical properties where the addition of 0.3% of GNPs
increased the compressive strength by 18.62 % and tensile strength by 13.55 %. Hence,
with the optimum addition amount of graphene, the strength of geopolymer can be
increased which eventually helps to achieve the long-term durability of structures.

Item Type: Final Year Project
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Departments / MOR / COE: Engineering > Civil
Depositing User: Mr Ahmad Suhairi Mohamed Lazim
Date Deposited: 14 Sep 2021 08:30
Last Modified: 14 Sep 2021 08:30
URI: http://utpedia.utp.edu.my/id/eprint/21053

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