Geopolymer Concrete: Advancements in Performance and Sustainability is a thorough guide on a research topic in which incremental progress has been made in recent years. To contribute to the extensive investigations into the different aspects of this eco-friendly building material, the editors have selected experts from across the globe, aiming to reflect the worldwide interest shown by the research community.
The book opens with fundamental information, such as properties and production (both design and manufacturing techniques). It then includes various applications and useful LCA analysis. Recent advances with particular focus on improvements in durability, strength, and thermal performance are discussed next, with valuable data supplied by real-world case studies. Considerations related to the material’s environmental impact, challenges and barriers to its adoption, and other insights into current standards and regulations conclude the coverage.
This multifaceted resource serves not only as a unique source of information for readers in academia as well as industry seeking to stay current in their field but may also prove to be worthwhile reading for those professionals responsible for better and more sustainable construction enterprises.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. iv 7. List of contributors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xv 9. 1. A review of geopolymer bricks from waste materials - p. 1 10. 2. Mechanical and durability properties of geopolymer concrete by utilizing waste materials to promote sustainability in construction - p. 45 11. 3. Properties of geopolymer bricks - p. 71 12. 4. Production of geopolymer bricks - p. 99 13. 5. Life cycle analysis of geopolymer bricks - p. 127 14. 6. Comparative study on life cycle assessment of alkali-activated foams, foamed glass, and aerated concrete - p. 151 15. 7. Innovations in geopolymer brick technology - p. 181 16. 8. Case study of the alkali-activated materials project: LIFE HYPOBRICK — toward a hypocarbonic economy and the development of non-fired building materials based on waste - p. 201 17. 9. Sustainable building solutions: overcoming challenges and barriers to adopting geopolymer bricks - p. 223 18. Index - p. 269
Geopolymer Concrete: Advancements in Performance and Sustainability is a thorough guide on a research topic in which incremental progress has been made in recent years. To contribute to the extensive investigations into the different aspects of this eco-friendly building material, the editors have selected experts from across the globe, aiming to reflect the worldwide interest shown by the research community.
The book opens with fundamental information, such as properties and production (both design and manufacturing techniques). It then includes various applications and useful LCA analysis. Recent advances with particular focus on improvements in durability, strength, and thermal performance are discussed next, with valuable data supplied by real-world case studies. Considerations related to the material’s environmental impact, challenges and barriers to its adoption, and other insights into current standards and regulations conclude the coverage.
This multifaceted resource serves not only as a unique source of information for readers in academia as well as industry seeking to stay current in their field but may also prove to be worthwhile reading for those professionals responsible for better and more sustainable construction enterprises.
1. Title of Book - p. i 2. Cover image - p. i 3. Title page - p. ii 4. Table of Contents - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iv 6. Dedication - p. iv 7. List of contributors - p. xi 8. Preface - p. xv 9. 1. A review of geopolymer bricks from waste materials - p. 1 10. 2. Mechanical and durability properties of geopolymer concrete by utilizing waste materials to promote sustainability in construction - p. 45 11. 3. Properties of geopolymer bricks - p. 71 12. 4. Production of geopolymer bricks - p. 99 13. 5. Life cycle analysis of geopolymer bricks - p. 127 14. 6. Comparative study on life cycle assessment of alkali-activated foams, foamed glass, and aerated concrete - p. 151 15. 7. Innovations in geopolymer brick technology - p. 181 16. 8. Case study of the alkali-activated materials project: LIFE HYPOBRICK — toward a hypocarbonic economy and the development of non-fired building materials based on waste - p. 201 17. 9. Sustainable building solutions: overcoming challenges and barriers to adopting geopolymer bricks - p. 223 18. Index - p. 269
