Assessing the Influence of EAFS on Alkali-Activated Mortar: Mechanical Properties, Chloride Penetration, and Elevated Temperatures
Mohamed, R., El-Ashkar, N., Shalan, A. (2025). Assessing the Influence of EAFS on Alkali-Activated Mortar: Mechanical Properties, Chloride Penetration, and Elevated Temperatures. EKB Journal Management System, 16(16), 1-1. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/1530/1/012026
Ramy A. Mohamed; Nabil H. El-Ashkar; Ali H. Shalan. "Assessing the Influence of EAFS on Alkali-Activated Mortar: Mechanical Properties, Chloride Penetration, and Elevated Temperatures". EKB Journal Management System, 16, 16, 2025, 1-1. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/1530/1/012026
Mohamed, R., El-Ashkar, N., Shalan, A. (2025). 'Assessing the Influence of EAFS on Alkali-Activated Mortar: Mechanical Properties, Chloride Penetration, and Elevated Temperatures', EKB Journal Management System, 16(16), pp. 1-1. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/1530/1/012026
Mohamed, R., El-Ashkar, N., Shalan, A. Assessing the Influence of EAFS on Alkali-Activated Mortar: Mechanical Properties, Chloride Penetration, and Elevated Temperatures. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 16(16): 1-1. doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/1530/1/012026

Assessing the Influence of EAFS on Alkali-Activated Mortar: Mechanical Properties, Chloride Penetration, and Elevated Temperatures

The International Conference on Civil and Architecture Engineering
Volume 16, Issue 16, May 2025, Pages 1-1    PDF (220.52 K)
DOI: 10.1088/1755-1315/1530/1/012026
Authors
Ramy A. Mohamed1; Nabil H. El-Ashkar2; Ali H. Shalan3
1Ms.C Student, Construction and Building Engineering Department, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
2Professor, Construction and Building Engineering Department, Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt
3Lecturer, Department of Construction and Building Engineering, Higher Institute of Engineering and Technology, Elbeheira, Egypt
Abstract
With the increasing focus on sustainable practices and environmentally
friendly solutions, the construction industry has made significant progress utilizing
electric arc furnace slag (EAFS) in construction materials. This shift has been primarily
driven by the need to reduce the negative impacts of traditional cement production on
the environment, as well as the high costs associated with conventional construction
materials. Through the innovative use of EAFS as both a binder and fine aggregate,
alkali-activated mortar (AAM) has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional
cement mortar. In this study, various tests were conducted to examine the performance
of AAM, including compressive strength, rapid chloride penetration, and resistance to
elevated temperatures. The results of the study showcased the remarkable strength and
durability of AAM, making it a clear standout in comparison to traditional cement
mortars. With a compressive strength of 35.8 MPa and a moderate level of chloride
penetration, AAM proves to be a highly effective solution in construction projects.
Additionally, the fact that it only experiences a minimal 11% strength loss when
exposed to extreme temperatures of 800 degrees Celsius for 2 hours is a testament to
its resilience and potential for use in high-temperature environments.

Keywords
Alkali activated mortar; Electric Arc Furnace Slag; Slag fine Aggregate; RCPT of Electric Arc Furnace Binder
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