Abstract
Clay bricks and concrete blocks are two widely used masonry units (MU). Because both contain high embodied energy and have large carbon footprint, much research has been conducted on developing sustainable alternatives such as geopolymer masonry units (GMU) for them. This chapter first reviews the production of GMU from different types of wastes and then discusses the physical and mechanical properties and durability of GMU based on different types of wastes. Finally, some suggestions for future work on GMU are presented.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Handbook of Alkali-Activated Cements, Mortars and Concretes |
| Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
| Pages | 643-660 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781782422884 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781782422761 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Durability
- Geopolymer
- Industrial waste
- Masonry units
- Mechanical properties
- Microstructure
- Physical properties
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
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