Experimental Studies On Axial Compression Strength Of Geopolymer Concrete And Conventional Concrete Columns

• Author(s):

  Mohiyuddin C S | Sahithya C R | Akash Babu L A | Dr. Sadath Ali Khan Zai

• Keywords:

  Geopolymer Concrete(GPC),Ordinary Portland Cement(OPC), Axial Compression(AC), FlyAsh(FA), Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS),Compressive Strength(CS), Glass Fibre(GF).

• Abstract:

  The High Carbon Emissions And Energy Consumption Associated With Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) Have Prompted The Development Of Sustainable Alternatives In The Construction Sector. Geopolymer Concrete (GPC), Incorporating Industrial By-products Such As Fly Ash And Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), Presents An Eco-efficient Substitute For Conventional Concrete. This Study Investigates The Axial Compression Performance Of GPC Columns, With And Without Glass Fiber Reinforcement, In Comparison To M40-grade OPC Concrete Columns. Four Mix Series Were Designed: C-1 (M40), C-2 (M40 With Glass Fiber), C-3 (GPC With 10M), And C-4 (GPC With 10M And Glass Fiber), Each Measuring 1300 × 225 × 150 Mm. Among These, Mix C-4 Showed Superior Mechanical Properties, With A 4.39% And 8.07% Increase In Compressive And Flexural Strength, Respectively, Compared To C-1. Additionally, C-4 Achieved A 3.64% Higher Axial Compressive Strength Than C-1. Stress-strain Analysis Under Axial Loading Demonstrated Improved Ductility And Load-bearing Capacity Due To The Inclusion Of Glass Fibers. The Results Confirm That Fiber-reinforced GPC, Particularly With 10M, Is A Structurally Reliable And Environmentally Sustainable Alternative For Reinforced Concrete Columns.

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• Paper id:

  IJSARTV11I7103907

• Published in:

  Volume: 11 Issue: 7 July 2025

• Publication Date:

  2025-07-22

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