Published on: May 2026
EFFECTS OF LIME WASTE ON PROPERTIES OF FLY ASH BASED AMBIENT CURED GEOPOLYMER CONCRETE – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW
Prof. Bansal R. Patel
Khavad Karan J. Khavad
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Abstract
Although high-calcium additives induce severe workability loss, precisely engineered liquid frameworks restore flow without compromising strength. Optimal performance relies on 8M– 16M NaOH, silicate-to-hydroxide ratios of 1.5–2.5, and liquid- to-binder ratios of 0.35–0.60, which are efficiently established using statistical tools like the Taguchi method. This optimized, low-porosity matrix delivers exceptional resistance to sulfuric acid, chloride ingress, and thermal stress up to 400°C. By effectively mitigating efflorescence through strict alkali control, ambient-cured GPC emerges as a workable, highly durable, and sustainable material ready for mainstream infrastructure applications.
Keywords: ambient-cured geopolymer concrete; lime waste; calcium hydroxide; fly ash; alkali- activated materials; dual-binding mechanism; compressive strength; workability; durability; life cycle assessment
How to Cite this Paper
Patel, B. R. (2026). Effects of Lime Waste on Properties of Fly Ash Based Ambient Cured Geopolymer Concrete – A Comprehensive Review. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(05). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.986
Patel, Bansal. "Effects of Lime Waste on Properties of Fly Ash Based Ambient Cured Geopolymer Concrete – A Comprehensive Review." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 05, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.986.
Patel, Bansal. "Effects of Lime Waste on Properties of Fly Ash Based Ambient Cured Geopolymer Concrete – A Comprehensive Review." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 05 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i4.986.
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