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Article Citation - WoS: 35Citation - Scopus: 29Microstructural Analysis of Low-Calcium Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete With Different Ratios of Activator and Binder Under High Temperatures(Springer Heidelberg, 2024-06-25) Kucukgoncu, Hurmet; Ozbayrak, AhmetGeopolymer concretes have emerged as an alternative to traditional Portland cement concretes with high strength, good durability, well corrosion performance and high-temperature resistance, and being a sustainable and environmentally friendly material. In this study, a comprehensive microstructural analysis of low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete samples with different alkali activator to binder ratios was conducted after exposure to temperatures ranging from 400 to 800 degrees C. The experimental results of the geopolymer concrete specimens found out significant findings, including a notable loss of mass and an approximate 80% decrease in compressive strength after exposure to 800 degrees C. The microstructural analysis underlined crack formation, voids and porosities in the geopolymer matrix at elevated temperatures, affecting the physical and mechanical properties of the material. The study presents significant insights into the behaviour of low-calcium fly ash-based geopolymer concrete with different binder and alkali activator ratios under high temperatures, revealing the performance of geopolymer concretes in extreme environments and the effect of incompatibility between geopolymer concrete and aggregate due to thermal temperature effects on this performance.Article Citation - WoS: 3Citation - Scopus: 3Equivalent Stress Block Parameters for Fly Ash-Based Geopolymer Concrete Structural Elements(Ernst & Sohn, 2025-03-06) Ozbayrak, Ahmet; Kucukgoncu, HurmetResearch on the design of structural members made from geopolymer concrete (GPC) remains limited. This study investigates the applicability of equivalent rectangular stress block parameters, traditionally used for reinforced concrete design, in GPC structural elements. We conducted experimental tests on 20 columns (16 GPC, 4 Ordinary Portland Cement [OPC]) and 15 beams (12 GPC, 3 OPC) produced using fly ash-based GPC and standard OPC. These tests involved subjecting the specimens to various loading conditions to measure their ultimate compressive strength and strain. The findings demonstrate that these factors significantly influence the stress block parameters in GPC samples. Notably, parameters k(1) and k(3) were compatible with ACI 318 and Eurocode 2 standards, with deviations within acceptable limits, supporting GPC's potential for use in conventional reinforced concrete frameworks. The study also reveals that GPC columns and beams have higher balanced reinforcement ratios than OPC, due to GPC's increased deformation capacity and strain values. According to the results, the average balanced reinforcement ratio of GPC column specimens is 30% higher than that of OPC, while that of GPC beam specimens is 6% higher. Variations in alkaline activation and curing methods did not significantly impact the equivalent stress block parameters. The change between the average equivalent stress block parameters obtained from GPC and OPC beam samples varies between 1% and 5%, while the change in column samples is around 1%. Although the longitudinal reinforcement ratios in the tests are variable, the averages of the calculated equivalent stress block parameters are close. The experimental results align with numerical analysis, emphasizing GPC's suitability as an alternative material in structural applications. These findings provide a basis for incorporating GPC into existing design standards, with adjustments for its distinct mechanical behavior.