Open AccessResearch on Fire Resistance Potency of Ferro-Geopolymer Concrete
Author(s) -
N. Senthamilalagan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal for research in applied science and engineering technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2321-9653
DOI - 10.22214/ijraset.2021.34702
Subject(s) - spall , ferrocement , cementitious , materials science , mortar , geopolymer , fire resistance , composite material , geopolymer cement , ceramic , cement , fly ash , reinforced concrete
Fire is also one of the most significant possible threats to most buildings and structures. As structural materials deteriorate due to exposure to high temperatures, the building can collapse. As a result, the use of fire safety materials to mitigate thermal damage to structural members is important. Ferrocement is a cementitious composite substance made of hydraulic cement mortar and tightly spaced layers of continuous and relatively small sized wire mesh. Mortar is an excellent insulator, and reinforcing wire mesh can minimise surface spalling more effectively than plain concrete. Similarly, geopolymer mortar has good fire resistance due to its ceramic-like properties. The performance of ferrocement factor in this study is made of geopolymer and its fire resistance is investigated.