Investigation of the effect of granite waste powder as a binder for different molarity of geopolymer concrete on fresh and mechanical properties

Abstract

Geopolymer concrete (GPC) is a novel alternative building material. The current study uses industrial waste as a binding agent to produce composite materials such as GPC. The impact of granite waste powder on geopolymer fresh and mechanical characteristics at 12, 16, and 20 M molarity is investigated. The current research paper also reveals the embodied energy parameter performances of GPC. The GPC-N series uses less energy and emits less CO2 compared with conventional concrete. At ambient curing conditions, the GPC-04-2 mix shows superior results than other series in fresh and hardened characteristics.