[en] One of the most promising cement alternatives are geopolymer cements. The term
“geopolymer” was mentioned for the first time by Davidovits and classifies all forms
of inorganic polymeric material synthesised by chemical reaction of aluminosilicates
and an alkaline activating solution. The production of geopolymer binder comprises
in two main procedures: calcination and geopolymerisation. The synthesised
geopolymer shows interesting characteristics like good mechanical properties, high
strength and good durability.
Research center :
Laboratory of Solid Structures
Disciplines :
Materials science & engineering
Author, co-author :
Thapa, Vishojit Bahadur ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Waldmann, Danièle ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Wagner, Jean-Frank; University of Trier > Geology
Lecomte, André; Université Henri-Pointcaré > Institut Jean Lamour
Hansen, Joachim ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Engineering Research Unit
Simon, Claude; Cimalux - Ciment & Matériaux
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Mechanical characterisation of alkali activated clay - based geopolymer binder made out of gravel wash mud