Analytical study on compression behaviour of

reinforced geopolymer concrete columns by

ANSYS
Krishnakaanth H Under the Guidance of
Department of Structural Engineering Dr. Karthiyaini.S
School of Civil Engineering Associate Professor,
Vit Chennai School of Civil Engineering
Email: krishnakaanth.h2023@vitstudent.ac.in Vit Chennai
Email: karthiyaini.s@vit.ac.in

Abstract - This paper focuses on the analytical investigation carried out on reinforced geopolymer concrete with fly ash. Geopolymer
concrete is proven to have excellent engineering properties with a reduced carbon footprint. It not only greenhouse gas emissions but also
utilizes large amounts of industrial waste material such as fly ash, etc. If structural elements like columns have a problem with minimum
cover thickness, concrete spalling and corrosion of reinforcement occur in the structure for this failure happen in the structural elements the
lifetime of the structure will reduced. Due to this reason, the structure will be collapsed. To rectify this problem, we are using geopolymer-
reinforced concrete, and it is used to increase the lifetime of the structure. Using the experimental results, the various parameters like
Young’s modulus, stress, strain, and Poisson’s ratio are given as inputs to the column model which has been created in ANSYS. From the
experimental and analytical results, the maximum deflection and load-deflection response are compared.

Keywords—Geopolymer, Fly ash, industry by-product, ANSYS.