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@article{179699,
        author = {L. Periyasamy and N. Harishkannan and K. Ajay Kumar and S. Balamurali},
        title = {Experimental Investigation on Geopolymer Bricks},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {12},
        pages = {8187-8193},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=179699},
        abstract = {Collectively, the growing demand for sustainable building materials has led to increased interest in geopolymer technology as an alternative to traditional brick products and Portlandbased products. This study focuses on the development and evaluation of geopolymer stones using industrial byproducts such as flight ash, ground granular furnace slag (GGBS), and manufactured sand (Msand). These materials provide low carbon alternatives, while simultaneously contributing to waste management and resource maintenance. The geopolymer binder system was activated using an alkaline solution containing sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and sodium silicate (Nasioâ) to maintain a 1:2 water alkaline resolution ratio. An optimal water binding ratio of 0.416 was used to ensure proper treatment and strength development. The bricks were cast to a standard dimension of 70 mm, 230 raw, and were healed under ambient conditions. Various mixing ratios of flight ash, GGB and M stars have been examined to identify the optimal formulation in terms of compressive strength, water absorption and dimensional stability. The results were compared to traditional sound bricks. The results show that geopolymer stones with flying ash, GGB and Msand have excellent mechanical properties and durability, making them a viable and environmentally friendly alternative for buildings under construction, especially in areas with high rainfall or aggressive environments. This study highlights the potential for geopolymer stones to meet both environmental issues and infrastructure requirements due to sustainable material innovation},
        keywords = {},
        month = {May},
        }