回收GFRP粉末地聚物固化土性能研究及其应用

Research on the properties and applications of geopolymer-stabilized soil incorporating recycled GFRP powder

  • 摘要: 堤防工程在复杂环境条件的作用下易产生开裂、渗漏等问题,传统水泥土难以满足修补加固需求。将回收玻璃纤维复合材料(Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer,GFRP)粉末和矿渣复合作为地聚物胶凝材料制备固化土,选取GFRP粉末掺量、地聚物掺量、碱激发剂浓度、液固比等因素,设计正交试验研究了固化土的力学性能和抗渗性能,采用扫描电镜分析了固化土微观形貌和元素分布。正交试验结果表明,地聚物掺量对回收GFRP粉末地聚物固化土无侧限抗压强度和渗透系数影响最为显著。当GFRP粉末掺量、地聚物掺量、碱激发剂浓度、液固比分别为20%、30%、10.2 mol/L、1.4时,固化土性能最优。微观分析结果表明,体系溶解释放的Ca2+和Na+与Si-O基团、Al-O基团发生缩聚反应,生成的N-A-S-H凝胶与C-A-S-H凝胶可使黏土内部结构更加密实。采用深搅法工艺将材料注入堤防,养护后进行现场取样测试,结果表明固化土早期强度发展快,固化7 d即可满足水泥土28 d设计强度和渗透系数的要求。因此,本文提出的回收GFRP粉末地聚物固化土可满足堤防工程快速防渗修补加固需求。

     

    Abstract: Embankment structures are continuously subjected to complex environmental stressors, including hydraulic pressure, freeze–thaw cycles, and differential settlement, which frequently lead to cracking and seepage. These defects compromise structural integrity and pose significant safety risks. Conventional repair materials such as cement–soil often exhibit shortcomings in such scenarios, including slow strength development, susceptibility to shrinkage cracking, limited bonding with existing substrates, and a relatively high carbon footprint. To address these limitations, this research investigates an innovative and sustainable alternative: a solidified soil composite using a geopolymer binder system incorporating recycled glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) powder and slag. This approach aims not only to enhance engineering performance but also to promote the beneficial utilization of composite waste. The study systematically designed and implemented an orthogonal experimental array to evaluate the effects of four key mix design parameters on the principal properties of the solidified soil. The investigated factors included: (1) the content of recycled GFRP powder (a waste-derived filler and potential reactive component), (2) the total content of the geopolymer binder (composed of GFRP powder and slag), (3) the concentration of the sodium hydroxide–based alkaline activator (expressed in molarity, mol/L), and (4) the liquid-to-solid ratio. Performance was assessed primarily through unconfined compressive strength (UCS) tests, reflecting mechanical resistance, and permeability coefficient tests, evaluating impermeability—a critical property for seepage control. To elucidate the underlying mechanisms, microstructural characterization was conducted using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), analyzing morphological features, reaction products, and elemental distribution. Statistical analysis of the orthogonal experiment results identified the geopolymer binder content as the most significant factor influencing both UCS and the permeability coefficient. The synergy between GFRP powder and slag within the geopolymer system proved critical. An optimal mix proportion was determined: 20% GFRP powder content, 30% total geopolymer binder content, an alkaline activator concentration of 10.2 mol/L, and a liquid-to-solid ratio of 1.4. This formulation achieved a favorable balance among workability, reaction kinetics, and final microstructure, resulting in enhanced strength and reduced permeability. Microstructural investigation provided clear evidence of the chemical processes responsible for performance improvement. Under strong alkaline activation, calcium ions (Ca2+) from slag and sodium ions (Na+) from the activator promoted the dissolution of silicon (Si) and aluminum (Al) species from both slag and clay particles. Subsequent polycondensation reactions led to the formation of a dense, interwoven matrix of cementitious gels, primarily N-A-S-H (sodium aluminosilicate hydrate) and C-A-S-H (calcium aluminosilicate hydrate). These gels effectively coated soil particles, filled interparticle voids, and bridged microcracks, producing a significantly densified and more uniform structure. This microstructural refinement directly corresponded to macroscopic gains in strength and impermeability. For practical validation, the optimal mixture was applied to a simulated embankment repair section using the deep mixing method. Core samples were extracted from the treated soil after curing for performance verification. The results were highly encouraging: the developed material exhibited rapid early strength development. After only 7 days of curing, the measured UCS and permeability coefficient met—and in some cases exceeded—the typical design requirements for conventional cement–soil at 28 days. This rapid performance development represents a major advantage for emergency repairs and time-critical reinforcement projects, reducing downtime and disruption. In summary, this study successfully developed and validated a high-performance, environmentally friendly material for embankment maintenance. The recycled GFRP powder–geopolymer solidified soil demonstrated strong potential for rapid seepage repair and structural reinforcement. Its key attributes—industrial waste utilization, rapid strength gain, low permeability, and compatibility with common construction techniques such as deep mixing—position it as a sustainable alternative to traditional cement-based grouts and solidified soils for urgent infrastructure rehabilitation. Future work should focus on long-term durability under diverse environmental conditions and further optimization for large-scale applications.

     

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