| Title |
Lightweight geopolymer-based mortars for the structural and energy retrofit of buildings |
| ID_Doc |
29948 |
| Authors |
Longo, F; Lassandro, P; Moshiri, A; Phatak, T; Aiello, MA; Krakowiak, KJ |
| Title |
Lightweight geopolymer-based mortars for the structural and energy retrofit of buildings |
| Year |
2020 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110352 |
| Abstract |
The interest in materials and techniques for the structural and energy retrofitting of existing buildings has steadily grown in recent years. Nowadays, geopolymer binders are considered a promising solution to substitute, partially or totally, cement and lime-based mortars. In particular, the suitability of geopolymers as an alternative to cement matrix for use in fabric-reinforced (FR) systems, is investigated. In this work, a geopolymer mortar incorporating fly ash and expanded glass aggregate was researched with respect to rheological behavior, as well as mechanical and thermal properties. Evaluation of listed properties is supported with a detailed analysis of the underlying microstructure and phase composition, which were assessed with Scanning Electron Microscopy, Thermal Gravimetry, and X-ray diffraction. Additionally, the effect of moisture content on the thermal performance of investigated mortars is quantified. Given sufficient reactivity of fly ash, the direct comparison with standard lime-based mortar used in masonry applications shows non-inferior mechanical performance. Moreover, approximately two-fold reduction in thermal conductivity is observed in geopolymer-based mortars, which makes it a promising solution for energetic retrofitting. Quantitative metrics evaluated in this work can aid engineers in the design of a geopolymer FR-system with adequate thermo-mechanical compatibility with the masonry substrate. Published by Elsevier B.V. |
| Author Keywords |
Geopolymer mortar; Energy and mechanical efficiency; Thermal conductivity; Mechanical properties; FRCM; Building envelopes; Recycled materials; Circular economy; Cement-free matrix |
| Index Keywords |
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| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:000573587500004 |
| WoS Category |
Construction & Building Technology; Energy & Fuels; Engineering, Civil |
| Research Area |
Construction & Building Technology; Energy & Fuels; Engineering |
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