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http://dx.doi.org/10.7734/COSEIK.2022.35.2.101

Application of Gaussian Mixture Model for the Analysis of the Nanoindentation Test Results of the Metakaolin-based Geopolymer with Different Silicon-to-Aluminum Molar Ratio  

Park, Sungwoo (Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
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Journal of the Computational Structural Engineering Institute of Korea / v.35, no.2, 2022 , pp. 101-107 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study proposes the deconvolution method for the nanoindentation test results of geopolymer employing the Gaussian mixture model. Geopolymer has been studied extensively as an alternative construction material because it emits relatively lower CO2 compared to ordinary Portland cement. Geopolymer is made of aluminosilicate and alkaline solution, and the Si/Al molar ratio affects its mechanical properties. Previous studies revealed that the Si/Al molar ratio of 1.8~2.0 results in the highest compressive strength, and the Si/Al molar ratio over 1.8 degrades the compressive strength of geopolymer severely; however the reason for the compressive strength degradation is still unclear. To understand the effect of the Si/Al molar ratio on the geopolymer structure, this study exploits the nanoindentation. The phase deconvolution of the indent modulus data is successful using the Gaussian mixture model, and it is observed that the Si/Al molar ratio alters the homogeneity of the geopolymer. Geopolymer becomes more homogeneous up to an Si/Al molar ratio of 1.8 at which geopolymer exhibits the highest compressive strength. The examination of this study is assumed to be adopted as evidence of strength degradation by the Si/Al ratio higher than the optimum value.
Keywords
geopolymer; nanoindentation; gaussian mixture model;
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