Curing Conditions of Alkali-Activated Fly Ash and Slag Mortar

This study compared the effect of seven common curing conditions on the compressive strength, pore alkalinity, efflorescence, and shrinkage of five alkali-activated fly ash and slag (AAFS) mortars and one cement mix. The fly ash to slag ratio and the activator content were altered in the AAFS mortars, which were then placed in the fog room, the carbonation chamber, the outside environment, bottom contact with water, and surface contact with 0%,...