Dataset for "Scale-up effects in alkali-activated soil blocks"
Chemical characterisation, mechanical testing and physical data describing the manufacturing process and properties of alkali-activated soil blocks.
Cite this dataset as:
Marsh, A.,
Heath, A.,
Venkatarama Reddy, B.,
Krishnamurthy, P.,
Evernden, M.,
Patureau, P.,
Walker, P.,
2020.
Dataset for "Scale-up effects in alkali-activated soil blocks".
Bath: University of Bath Research Data Archive.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.15125/BATH-00564.
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Chemical, physical and mechanical characterisation data for the journal article "Scale-up effects in alkali-activated soil blocks"
Creators
Alastair Marsh
University of Bath
Andrew Heath
Supervisor
University of Bath
B.V. Venkatarama Reddy
Researcher
Indian Institute of Science
Preethi R Krishnamurthy
Researcher
Indian Institute of Science
Mark Evernden
Supervisor
University of Bath
Pascaline Patureau
Supervisor
University of Bath
Pete Walker
Supervisor
University of Bath
Coverage
Collection date(s):
From 1 July 2018 to 1 October 2018
Documentation
Data collection method:
The experimental approach and methodology is fully described in the accompanying article "Scale-up effects in alkali-activated soil blocks" .
Technical details and requirements:
For XRD (Figs. 1, 3, 4): Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns were taken with a Bruker D8 Advance diffractometer using Cu Kα (λ = 1.54060 Å) X-radiation using a step size of 0.02 °(2θ). For the precursor soil and act-120h samples, a different Bruker D8 Advance diffractometer was used with monochromatic CuKα (λ = 1.540598 Å) X-radiation and a step size of 0.016 °(2θ). Patterns were corrected for specimen height shift by calibrating to the most intense quartz reflection (101) at 26.6 °(2θ), and normalised to the most intense reflection in each respective pattern. Phase identification was done using Bruker EVA software. For measuring specimen mass (Fig. 7): The mass change behaviour of the block specimens was measured after curing, and after 7 days ageing time. Average values and standard deviations were calculated for ≥4 measurements for each series. For measuring UCS (Fig. 10): Unconfined compressive strength (UCS) testing was done at 7 ±1 days ageing time, using a TUN600 Universal Testing Machine. At least four block specimens were tested for each series. The frogs on both sides of each block specimen were filled in with a mix of Plaster of Paris and <1.18 mm sieved sand to create a level surface. For measuring particle density (Fig. 11): Particle density was measured by He gas displacement using a Micromeritics Accupyc 1330. Before measurement, powder samples were heated at 150°C under vacuum for 1 hour.
Methodology link:
Funders
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
https://doi.org/10.13039/501100000266
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in the Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (DBE)
EP/L016869/1
UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI)
https://doi.org/10.13039/501100000732
Developing Earth Based Building Products Utilising Solid Wastes
IND/CONT/G/16-17/66
Publication details
Publication date: 6 August 2020
by: University of Bath
Version: 1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15125/BATH-00564
URL for this record: https://researchdata.bath.ac.uk/id/eprint/564
Related articles
Marsh, A., Heath, A., Reddy, B. V. V., Krishnamurthy, P. R., Evernden, M., Patureau, P. and Walker, P., 2020. Scale-up effects in alkali-activated soil blocks. Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Construction Materials, pp.1-13. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1680/jcoma.19.00102.
Contact information
Please contact the Research Data Service in the first instance for all matters concerning this item.
Contact person: Alastair Marsh
Faculty of Engineering & Design
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Faculty of Science
Chemistry
Research Centres & Institutes
BRE Centre in Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM)
Centre for Doctoral Training in Decarbonisation of the Built Environment (dCarb)