Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology

This study aims to refine the ratio of alkali-activated steel slag (SS) to granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS)–cement-based grouting materials, with the dual objectives of cost reduction and performance enhancement. By employing single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM), we h...

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Main Authors: Fang Fang, Zhenhua Wang, Fuqing Zhang, Dongwei Li, Zhiwen Jia, Zecheng Wang, Tiantian Jiang, Wei Lan
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Zhenhua Wang
Fuqing Zhang
Dongwei Li
Zhiwen Jia
Zecheng Wang
Tiantian Jiang
Wei Lan
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Wei Lan
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description This study aims to refine the ratio of alkali-activated steel slag (SS) to granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS)–cement-based grouting materials, with the dual objectives of cost reduction and performance enhancement. By employing single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM), we have pinpointed the critical factors that influence the slurry’s performance and developed a regression model to assess the impact of these factors and their interplay. Our findings indicate that the compressive strength initially increases with higher SS content but subsequently declines. Additionally, an increase in alkali content and activator modulus is beneficial for strength improvement. However, beyond an alkali content of 8%, the 28-day strength is observed to decrease. Through meticulous model analysis, we have determined the optimal ratio to be 7.07% SS content, 7.82% alkali content, and an activator modulus of 1.8. The material’s performance at this ratio satisfies construction specifications. This research not only offers a cost-effective and high-performance grouting solution for geotechnical applications but also pioneers a novel approach to the resourceful utilization of solid waste materials, such as SS.
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spelling doaj-art-312d607f642e4b549207ffc33cbcc5972025-08-20T02:00:43ZengMDPI AGBuildings2075-53092024-11-011412384110.3390/buildings14123841Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface MethodologyFang Fang0Zhenhua Wang1Fuqing Zhang2Dongwei Li3Zhiwen Jia4Zecheng Wang5Tiantian Jiang6Wei Lan7School of Civil and Architecture Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Civil and Architecture Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaCollege of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, ChinaSchool of Civil and Architecture Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Civil and Architecture Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Civil and Architecture Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaSchool of Civil and Architecture Engineering, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, ChinaThis study aims to refine the ratio of alkali-activated steel slag (SS) to granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS)–cement-based grouting materials, with the dual objectives of cost reduction and performance enhancement. By employing single-factor experiments and response surface methodology (RSM), we have pinpointed the critical factors that influence the slurry’s performance and developed a regression model to assess the impact of these factors and their interplay. Our findings indicate that the compressive strength initially increases with higher SS content but subsequently declines. Additionally, an increase in alkali content and activator modulus is beneficial for strength improvement. However, beyond an alkali content of 8%, the 28-day strength is observed to decrease. Through meticulous model analysis, we have determined the optimal ratio to be 7.07% SS content, 7.82% alkali content, and an activator modulus of 1.8. The material’s performance at this ratio satisfies construction specifications. This research not only offers a cost-effective and high-performance grouting solution for geotechnical applications but also pioneers a novel approach to the resourceful utilization of solid waste materials, such as SS.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/3841steel slaggranulated blast furnace slagalkali excitationcompressive strengthresponse surface method
spellingShingle Fang Fang
Zhenhua Wang
Fuqing Zhang
Dongwei Li
Zhiwen Jia
Zecheng Wang
Tiantian Jiang
Wei Lan
Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology
Buildings
steel slag
granulated blast furnace slag
alkali excitation
compressive strength
response surface method
title Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology
title_full Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology
title_fullStr Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology
title_full_unstemmed Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology
title_short Experimental Study of Alkali-Excited Steel Slag–Granulated Blast Furnace Slag–Cement-Based Grouting Material Based on Response Surface Methodology
title_sort experimental study of alkali excited steel slag granulated blast furnace slag cement based grouting material based on response surface methodology
topic steel slag
granulated blast furnace slag
alkali excitation
compressive strength
response surface method
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/14/12/3841
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