International Journal of Geo-Engineering (Oct 2024)

A review of geopolymer binder as a grouting material

  • Karla Sierra,
  • Jinwoo An,
  • Ryan Shamet,
  • Jiannan Chen,
  • Yong Je Kim,
  • Boo Hyun Nam,
  • Philip Park

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40703-024-00221-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15, no. 1
pp. 1 – 29

Abstract

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Abstract The utilization of geopolymer as a grouting material has gained significant attention in research and construction applications. Geopolymer grout is a type of binding material that differs from traditional grouts, typically based on Portland cement. Researchers have explored its effectiveness and potential applications in grouting processes, considering its unique properties and characteristics. In this paper, various studies employing and utilizing geopolymer as a grouting material are reviewed. The emphasis is on mixture design of geopolymer grout, physical property, chemical composition of geopolymer grout, rheological behavior of geopolymer grout such as yield stress (in case of Bingham fluid) and viscosity, and engineering properties such as compressive strength, expansion, shrinkage, etc.

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