Application of laterite-based geopolymer mortar for masonry bedding
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Nuru, Zeyneb Kemal
Kearsley, Elsabe P.
Elsaigh, Walied A.
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Trans Tech
Abstract
This paper explores the production and properties of geopolymer cement mortar using laterite soils. The aim was to evaluate the laterite-based geopolymer mortars for masonry bedding applications. The testing programme encompassed three series of mixes tested to determine setting times, flowability, flexural strength and compressive strength. Two types of sands were used including standard sand and natural sand. The effect of water-to-laterite ratios, activating agent concentration, and cement-to-sand ratio were established. The properties of standard cement paste, and mortar were used as a reference. The study found that geopolymer mortar made from laterite meets the requirements for masonry bedding.
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Geopolymer mortar, Laterite soil, Masonry bedding, SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
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SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Citation
Nuru, Z.K., Kearsley, E.P. & Elsaigh, W.A. 2024, 'Application of laterite-based geopolymer mortar for masonry bedding', Materials Science Forum, vol. 1137, pp. 81-86, doi : 10.4028/p-g8ZpAL.