Determination of the effectiveness of porcelain fine waste to enhance the performance of geopolymer concrete with recycled waste using central composite design and Taguchi method

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of incorporating bone china fine aggregate (BCA) in geopolymer concrete (GPC) with recycled coarse aggregate (RCA). A total of 25 experiments were conducted to optimize the mix design of GPC with coarse RCA and fine BCA. The suitability of a response surface model using the central composite design approach and the Taguchi method with an L25 orthogonal array was assessed. Both methods provide valuable insights and recommendations for achieving ideal mix proportions to enhance strength. The resulting model, with a higher coefficient of determination, successfully predicted the mechanical properties of GPC in fresh and hardened states. The findings suggest that GPC with up to 50% RCA and up to 100% BCA demonstrates optimal performance in terms of hardened mechanical properties. Furthermore, a strong correlation was observed between the predicted and actual values, indicating the reliability of the model.