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    • Characterisation at the bonding zone between fly ash based geopolymer repair materials (GRM) and ordinary portland cement concrete (OPCC) 

      Warid Wazien, Ahmad Zailani; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Mohd Fadzil, Arshad; Rafiza, Abd Razak; Muhammad Faheem, Mohd Tahir; Remy Rozainy, Mohd Arif Zainol; Nabiałek, Marcin; Sandu, Andrei Victor; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Błoch, Katarzyna (MDPI AG, 2020-12)
      In recent years, research and development of geopolymers has gained significant interest in the fields of repairs and restoration. This paper investigates the application of a geopolymer as a repair material by implementation ...
    • Design of Experiment on Concrete Mechanical Properties Prediction: A Critical Review 

      Wei Chong, Beng; Rokiah, Othman; Ramadhansyah, Putra Jaya; Mohd Rosli, Mohd Hasan; Sandu, Andrei Victor; Nabiałek, Marcin; Jeż, Bartłomiej; Pietrusiewicz, Paweł; Kwiatkowski, Dariusz; Postawa, Przemysław; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah (MDPI AG, 2021-04-09)
      Concrete mix design and the determination of concrete performance are not merely engineering studies, but also mathematical and statistical endeavors. The study of concrete mechanical properties involves a myriad of factors, ...
    • The effects of various concentrations of NaOH on the inter-particle gelation of a fly ash geopolymer aggregate 

      Alida, Abdullah; Kamarudin, Hussin; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Zarina, Yahya; Sochacki, Wojciech; Rafiza, Abd Razak; Błoch, Katarzyna; Hamzah, Fansuri (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      Aggregates can be categorized into natural and artificial aggregates. Preserving natural resources is crucial to ensuring the constant supply of natural aggregates. In order to preserve these natural resources, the production ...
    • Elevated-Temperature Performance, Combustibility and Fire Propagation Index of Fly Ash-Metakaolin Blend Geopolymers with Addition of Monoaluminium Phosphate (MAP) and Aluminum Dihydrogen Triphosphate (ATP) 

      Khairunnisa, Zulkifly; Cheng-Yong, Heah; Yun-Ming, Liew; Bayuaji, Ridho; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Shamsul, Ahmad; Stachowiak, Tomasz; Szmidla, Janusz; Gondro, Joanna; Jeż, Bartłomiej; Mohd Suhaimi, Khalid; Garus, Sebastian; Shee-Ween, Ong; Wan-En, Ooi; Hui-Teng, Ng (MDPI AG, 2021-04-15)
      Thermal performance, combustibility, and fire propagation of fly ash-metakaolin (FA-MK) blended geopolymer with the addition of aluminum triphosphate, ATP (Al(H2PO4)3), and monoaluminium phosphate, MAP (AlPO4) were evaluated ...
    • Hybrid mold: comparative study of rapid and hard tooling for injection molding application using Metal Epoxy Composite (MEC) 

      Radhwan, Hussin; Safian, Sharif; Nabiałek, Marcin; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Mohd Tanwyn, Mohd Khushairi; Mohd Azlan, Suhaimi; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Mohd Hazwan, Mohd Hanid; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Bloch, Katarzyna (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      The mold-making industry is currently facing several challenges, including new competitors in the market as well as the increasing demand for a low volume of precision moldings. The purpose of this research is to appraise ...
    • Image analysis of surface porosity mortar containing processed spent bleaching earth 

      Wei Chong, Beng; Rokiah, Othman; Ramadhansyah, Putra Jaya; Shu Ing, Doh; Li, Xiaofeng; Mohd Haziman, Wan Ibrahim; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Sandu, Andrei Victor; Płoszaj, Bartosz; Szmidla, Janusz; Stachowiak, Tomasz (MDPI AG, 2021-03-28)
      Image analysis techniques are gaining popularity in the studies of civil engineering materials. However, the current established image analysis methods often require advanced machinery and strict image acquisition procedures ...
    • Optimizing of the cementitious composite matrix by addition of steel wool fibers (chopped) based on physical and mechanical analysis 

      Akrm A Rmdan, Amer; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Liew, Yun-Ming; Ikmal Hakem, Aziz; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Muhammad Faheem, Mohd Tahir; Sochacki, Wojciech; Garus, Sebastian; Gondro, Joanna; Hetham A, . R. Amer (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      The demand for durable, resistant, and high-strength structural material has led to the use of fibers as reinforcing elements. This paper presents an investigation into the inclusion of chopped steel wool fibers (CSWFs) ...
    • Properties of a New Insulation Material Glass Bubble in Geopolymer Concrete 

      Noor Fifinatasha, Shahedan; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Norsuria, Mahmed; Kusbiantoro, Andri; Tammas-Williams, Sam; Li, Long-Yuan; Ikmal Hakem, Aziz; Vizureanu, Petrica; Wysłocki, Jerzy J.; Bloch, Katarzyna; Nabiałek, Marcin (MDPI AG, 2021-02)
      This paper details analytical research results into a novel geopolymer concrete embedded with glass bubble as its thermal insulating material, fly ash as its precursor material, and a combination of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) ...
    • Self-Fluxing Mechanism in Geopolymerization for Low-Sintering Temperature of Ceramic 

      Faizul, Che Pa; Hasmaliza, Mohamad; Wan Mohd Arif, W. Ibrahim; Amonpattaratkit, Penphitcha; Gondro, Joanna; Sochacki, Wojciech; Norfadhilah, Ibrahim (MDPI AG, 2021-03-10)
      Kaolin, theoretically known as having low reactivity during geopolymerization, was used as a source of aluminosilicate materials in this study. Due to this concern, it is challenging to directly produce kaolin geopolymers ...
    • Tool wear and surface evaluation in drilling fly ash geopolymer using HSS, HSS-Co, and HSS-TiN cutting tools 

      Mohd Fathullah, Ghazali; Mohd Mustafa Al Bakri, Abdullah; Shayfull Zamree, Abd Rahim; Gondro, Joanna; Pietrusiewicz, Paweł; Garus, Sebastian; Stachowiak, Tomasz; Victor Sandu, Andrei; Muhammad Faheem, Mohd Tahir; Erdi Korkmaz, Mehmet; Mohamed Syazwan, Osman (MDPI AG, 2021-03-26)
      This paper reports on the potential use of geopolymer in the drilling process, with respect to tool wear and surface roughness. The objectives of this research are to analyze the tool life of three different economy-grade ...