Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering

Effect of using geopolymer on behavior of structural concrete: a review study

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Leila Tavakoli 1
Mahmoud R Shiravand 2
Shima Mahboubi 3
1 PhD Student, Faculty of Civil, Water and Environmental Engineering. Shahid Beheshti University. Tehran. Iran.
2 Associate Professor. Faculty of Civil.Water and Environmental Engineering. Shahid Beheshti University. Tehran.Iran.
3 Assistant Professor. Faculty of Civil,,Water and Environmental Engineering. Shahid Beheshti University.Tehran. Iran.
10.22065/jsce.2025.483143.3543
Abstract
In this century, the destruction of the ozone layer, the problem of global warming, the increase in waste materials and the increase in demand for construction materials and the greater use of these wastes have led to extensive studies in this field. One of the effective methods in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preserving the environment in the construction industry is the use of geopolymer concrete and recycled materials. The use of geopolymer materials as a substitute for cement in concrete, in addition to the environmental effects caused by reducing carbon dioxide emissions and reducing the consumption of fossil fuels for cement production affects in many characteristics of concrete materials such as water absorption, compressive strength and resistance. Also, the higher durability of many geopolymer concretes compared to ordinary concrete has led to the expansion of studies in the field. This paper evaluates the studies on geopolymer concrete from 2005 to 2024. For this purpose, the articles have been studied with the aim of classifying the types of materials used as geopolymers and the effect of each on the properties of concrete. The main purpose is to review the existing materials and present a new approach for the use of other materials such as geopolymer in concrete with an emphasis on reducing the environmental effects and improving the structural characteristics of concrete.
Keywords
Geopolymer
Compressive strength
Fly ash
Slag
Red mud

Subjects

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Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering
Volume 12, Issue 08 - Serial Number 97
November 2025
Pages 97-119

  • Receive Date 23 October 2024
  • Revise Date 25 December 2024
  • Accept Date 02 February 2025