Geopolymers as Sustainable Surface Concrete Repair Materials

<p>The progressive deterioration of concrete surface structures is a major concern in construction engineering that requires precise repairing. While a number of repair materials have been developed geopolymer mortars have been identified as potentially superior and environmentally friendly high-performance construction materials as they are synthesized by selectively combining waste materials containing alumina and silica compounds which are further activated by a strong alkaline solution. <i>Geopolymers as Sustainable Surface Concrete Repair Materials </i>offers readers insights into the synthesis properties benefits and applications of geopolymer-based materials for concrete repair.</p><p>• Discusses manufacturing and design methods of geopolymer-based materials</p><p>• Assesses mechanical strength and durability of geopolymer-based materials under different aggressive environmental conditions</p><p>• Characterizes the microstructure of these materials using XRD SEM EDX TGA DTG and FTIR measurements</p><p>• Describes application of geopolymer-based materials as surface repair materials</p><p>• Compares environmental and cost benefits against those of traditional OPC and commercial repair materials</p><p>This book is written for researchers and professional engineers working with concrete materials including civil and materials engineers.</p>