Aspects of the deformational behaviour of alkali activated fly ash concrete at elevated temperatures

As a result of tightening of environmental legislation, there is a renewed interest in the technology of alkali activated concrete also known as geopolymer concrete (GPC). Yet, for GPC to assume its own niche in the construction market, it must display equal or better properties at elevated temperatures than Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) concrete. Currently there is sufficient evidence that GPC has a better resistance to fire; however not all...