Geopolymer Technology and Vastu Shastra for Environmental Protection: In the Context of Civil Engineering-Architecture Collaboration
Keywords:
Vastu Shastra, Environment, Geopolymer, Concrete, Architecture, Sustainability, Global WarmingAbstract
This concise research aims to integrate ancient Indian Vedic knowledge for architecture (Vastu Shastra) with geopolymer technology for a sustainable environment and a better human civilization. The world in 21st century now is facing a serious environmental crisis regarding climate change, global warming and water stress. Geopolymer technology is a breakthrough innovation which could certainly address the above mentioned problems to a large extent by completely replacing Portland cement as a binder. Rather it utilizes industrial wastes such as Fly Ash (FA), Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBFS), Ferrochrome Ash (FCA), Rice Husk Ash (RHA) etc as a binder/ source material. These aluminosilicate source materials when mixed with alkaline solutions of sodium/ potassium creates geopolymer matrix which leads to higher strength and durable properties of the composites such as mortars or concretes. The architecture of India is embedded in its history, culture and traditions. The traditional architectural methods followed in India are a consequence of various scientific examinations and implementations. Interestingly, Vastu Shastra which was formulated centuries back for planning and construction of buildings, monuments, townships etc. was acknowledged to achieve ecological balance and also harmony between nature and man. This paper therefore attempts to rejuvenate and revitalise this knowledge of Vastu Shastra in the contemporary era by incorporating Vasu Shastra with present day construction methods. This paper provides a technical background for Vastu Shastra and geopolymer technology and also encourages its combined implementation for a smart environment.
How to cite this article: Mishra J, Rout S. Geopolymer Technology and Vastu Shastra for Environmental Protection: In the Context of Civil Engineering-Architecture Collaboration. J Adv Res Civil Envi Engg 2020;
7(1): 12-16.
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