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strengths of AAS rise initially, and then fall as MSWI-BA content rises, reaching their highest value in AAS with 6% MSWI-BA. The flexural and compressive strength of AAS with 6% MSWI-BA at 400 degrees C are 31.3% and 17.9% higher than that of AAS without MSWI-BA, respectively. When MSWI-BA content is less than 6%, the presence of portlandite and hydrotalcite in MSWI-BA in-creases the alkali concentration and accelerates the hydration reaction, which promotes the for-mation of C-A-S-H gel with high degree of polymerization. Besides, the hydrogen generated by the reaction of elemental aluminum in MSWI-BA and OH- can improve the pores connectivity of matrix, and reduce the water vapor pressure and shrinkage, thus inhibiting matrix cracking. However, due to its low activity and porous characteristics, an excessive amount of MSWI-BA (> 6%) leads to a decrease in the amount of C-A-S-H and a significant increase in porosity, thus re-ducing the strength of AAS. property are seriously threatened when fire occurs in building structures [1]. The damage to concrete mainly attributed to water loss and degradation of hydration products in the hardened cement paste Portland cement (OPC) concrete exposed to high-temperatures is significantly reduced by the decompo-(C-S-H) and portlandite (Ca(OH)2), and the accumulation of internal stresses generated by water va-

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The strengths of alkali-activated slag (AAS) initially rise and then fall as the content of municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash (MSWI-BA) increases, with the highest value observed in AAS with 6% MSWI-BA. The flexural and compressive strengths of AAS with 6% MSWI-BA at 400 degrees C are 31.3% and 17.9% higher than those of AAS without MSWI-BA, respectively. The presence of portlandite and hydrotalcite in MSWI-BA increases the alkali concentration and accelerates the hydration reaction when the MSWI-BA content is less than 6%, promoting the formation of C-A-S-H gel with a high degree of polymerization. However, excessive MSWI-BA (> 6%) leads to a decrease in the amount of C-A-S-H and a significant increase in porosity, reducing the strength of AAS.