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Fly Ash Benefits
Fly Ash Benefits
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Fly ash is the best known, pozzolan in the worldand one of the most commonly used.
Class F
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Class C
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Fly ash can compensate for fines not found in some sands and thereby
enhance pumpability and concrete finishing.
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Fly ash improves the flowability of the concrete, which translates into
less wear and tear on all the producers equipment, from batching
facilities to trucks.
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Engineers and Architects. Engineers and architects will find that fly ash
provides the following benefits:
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The workability of fly ash concrete generally ensures that the speed of
construction is faster, which translates into a quicker return on
investment.
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Especially useful in soil stabilization since Class C may not require the
addition of lime.
For more information or answers to specific questions about the use of fly ash,
contact your nearest Headwaters Resources technical representative,
call 1-888-236-6236, or visit us online at www.flyash.com.
Rev. 3/05