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1. Abstract
Fly ash is produced by burning pulverized coal in electric power plants. During
combustion, mineral impurities in the coal such as feldspar, shale, quartz, and clay combine
in suspension and hover out of the combustion chamber with exhaust gases. As combined
material rises, it cools and stiffens into rounded glassy particles called fly ash. Fly ash is
gathered from the exhaust gases. The fine powder does simulate portland cement but it is
chemically distinct. All fly ashes demonstrate cementitious properties to fluctuating degrees
lying on the chemical and physical properties of both fly ash and cement.
5. Experimental Evaluation
Fly ash is a very fine powder which is a combustion side effect. Large volumes of this
waste are developed every year causing a serious environmental problem. To reduce the
waste to some extent, it may be used as a pozzolanic ingredient, changing cement in
concrete. With the addition of water, it proceeds with calcium hydroxide and assembles
cementitious compounds. We used Fly ash to produce concrete without expanding CO2
emissions. We also came up with stainless steel as reinforcement and a cladding system for
greater durability. From the test results, it is observed an improvement in strength and a
devaluation in sorptivity at 28-day curing. We used 20%, 40%, and 60% replacement of
cement by fly ash to produce M15, M20, and M25 concrete. After examining the basic and
strength properties of concrete, the accomplished curves can be applied to determine the
dosage of fly ash for a prescribed strength of the concrete. It is concluded that the use of fly
ash increases tensile strain capacity. However, the usage of fly ash depends on compressive
strength. To develop cement-free concrete we used fly ash with alkaline solutions to develop
mix design standards. We established specimens and studied the properties of concrete. The
correlation of the results with traditional concrete’s shows good correspondences between the
two sets. Based on laboratory examinations on the use of fly ash from 10% to 30% by
volume of cement, it is claimed that the use of fly ash has a negative impact on concrete’s
compressive strength. Moreover, the use of fly ash in a percentage up to 20% results in an
expansion in tensile strength and density. On the other hand, we developed M20 grade
concrete with 0%-20% fly ash with advancement of 5%. Test results of 7 and 28 day cured
samples showed enhancement in terms of strength and durability. We also studied the effect
of fly ash. We used a dose of fly ash from 0%-30% and quarry dust. From the achieved
conclusions, it is concluded that the combined use of quarry dust and fly ash showed an
increase in strength and also reducing the environmental impact.
6. Testing of Material
So the Ordinary Portland cement was used in the mixes. Fine aggregates were
attained from the local market. The sand was sieved to abolish chunks and larger particles
before used in the concrete mixes. A dismantled 2-story reinforced concrete building nearby
was the source of dismantling waste. The large blocks were battered to assemble coarse
aggregates of maximum size equal to 25 mm. After removing the undesirable material, the
aggregates were washed and dried. Traditional coarse aggregates of the same size, attained
from the local market, were also washed and dried. The fly ash used in the work was class C
fly ash obtained from the Drax Power Station. It was used in percentages of 0%, 2.5%, 5%,
7.5% and 10% by weight as substitution of cement. Sieve analysis of both of the aggregates,
traditional and reprocessed was done following the standard procedure to assure well-graded
aggregates in the concrete mix. Coarse aggregates from dismantling waste and traditional
coarse aggregates were used in a 50%-50% ratio. All the constituents were mixed in 1:2:4
portions with a 0.5 water-cement ratio. A total of six concrete mixes were assembled. In four
concrete mixes, fly ash and recycled aggregates from crushing waste were used. In one mix
only dismantling waste as coarse aggregates were used, and one concrete mix was prepared
with all typical ingredients. The collection of all the mixes was done by weight in a concrete
mixer. The water used was attained from the local water supply and had a pH value equal to
6.7.
Fig: Concrete Ingredients
7. Workability of Concrete:
To check workability of concrete, slump cone test was also performed for all
concrete mixes and following data was obtained.
Table (Slump Cone Test Results)
Batch No Description Slump (mm)
1 Conventional concrete 23
2 0% FA & 50% RA 15
(Fly Ash & Reprocessed
Aggregates)
3 2.5% FA & 50% RA 16.3
4 5% FA & 50% RA 16
8. Preparing of Sample:
From each of the concrete mixes, three cylinders of standard size 6"×12" were
arranged. Mold formation, pouring of concrete, and compaction were done in consensus
with ASTM 943–17.
After 24 hours, the specimens were taken out from the mound and left to air-dry.
All the specimens were cured by fully soaking in potable water for 28 days.
Fig: Concrete Cylinders (Sample)
9. Compressive Strength:
After the finalization of curing time, the samples were air-dried for 24 hours.
Then, the test for compressive strength was executed in a Universal Testing Machine.
The UTM was set in such a way that it applied the load at a rate of 0.5kN/sec. The load
was increased until failure. The compressive strength measured from the failure load and
correct dimensions of the samples was recorded and is listed in Table.
Batch No Description Load Compressive strength
kN N/mm2 Psi Kg/cm2
1 Conventional 439.2 27.06 3923.37 275.99
concrete 515.1 28.26 4097.58 288.24
510.7 28.02 4062.58 285.78
2 0% FA & 50% 456.9 25.07 3634.61 255.68
RA 366.7 20.12 2917.07 205.20
(Fly Ash &
Reprocessed 394.9 21.66 3141.40 220.98
Aggregates)
3 2.5% FA & 391.6 21.48 3115.15 219.13
50% RA 395.6 21.70 3146.97 221.37
380.9 20.90 3030.03 213.15
4 5% FA & 50% 412.1 22.61 3278.22 230.61
RA 494.6 27.13 3934.51 276.77
448.9 24.62 3569.38 251.09
5 7.5% FA & 484.9 26.60 3857.34 271.34
50% RA 406.9 22.32 3236.86 227.70
360.6 19.78 2868.55 201.79
6 10% FA & 393.0 21.56 3126.29 219.92
50% RA 397.5 21.81 3162.08 222.44
305.2 16.74 2427.84 170.79
10. Results:
The sieve analysis results show that both aggregates certify the standard requirements
of well-graded aggregates. The slump test results of the FA and RA mixes were less than that
of the ordinary concrete. It can be detected that increasing the dosage of FA increased the
reduction in the slump value of the mix. A minimum decrease in a slump was observed for
2.5% and 5% replacement levels of cement with FA and was about 30%. This demonstrates
that the mix water requirements are more with FA. This should be acknowledged while
selecting the water/cement ratio for the mix else ways more mechanical effort or admixture
will be required to manage the required workability.
Reducti on in Slump
100
90
80
70
60
Slump %
50
40 The
30
compressive
20
10
strength of all
0 samples
0.5 2.5 5 7.5 10
demonstrated
Fly Ash % above is
averaged and
Control Mix Proposed Mix compared
with the
average compressive strength of the control mix. The percentile devaluation of average
compressive strength with respect to control mix and the mix cast with 50% reprocessed
aggregates is shown in Table. It may be observed that the addition of 5% FA along with 50% RA
gives maximal compressive strength among all proposed mixes. The devaluation in the average
strength in correlation to the control mix is equal to 10.77%. This devaluation is comparable
with the result presented. Therefore, 5% of the fly ash is the optimum dosage of this material,
and it can adequately be used in new concrete along with 50% reprocessed aggregates from
dismantling waste. However, the concrete may originally be used in low load areas as it has
about 11% less strength than traditional concrete.
Compressive Strength
(All Mixes)
30
compressive strength (mpa)
25
20
15
Table
10 (Average
5 Compressive
Strength
0
0.5 2.5 5 7.5 10 Reduction)
Fly Ash % Batch No
1
Control Mix Proposed Mix
2
11. Conclusion:
The above article puts light on the several usages of fly ash and its equities over
the traditional concrete. The use of fly ash is one of the amplification from low-level
applications such as a landfill to high-strength concrete due to its engineering attributes.
The physical and chemical properties of fly ash improve most of the properties of
concrete as long-term availability. The successful function of this waste will have great
advantages and reduces the land being used for disposal of this waste.
Fly ash is one auspicious material that can be used as both augmenting
cementitious materials as well as to assemble lightweight aggregate. The use of
economical construction materials has expedited in recent times due to the expansion in
the demand for lightweight concrete for mass applications. This requires the complete
replacement or fractional replacement of concrete components to bring down the rising
construction costs.
Moreover From experiment it is concluded that fly ash and reprocessed
aggregates gained from dismantling waste were used in concrete mixes and their effect
on the compressive strength of concrete was studied. Workability and compressive
strength of the processed mixed were determined and compared with all-conventional
concrete’s. The conclusions show that slump value reduces by increasing fly ash dosage,
hence the concrete needs more mechanical effort in compaction or use of admixture to
manage its workability. Results obtained of compressive strength showed that a 5%
dosage of fly ash is optimum as it gives minimum reduction (about 11%) in compressive
strength among all studied mixes. This concrete can be used in new constructions, but it
is recommended to be initially utilized in low load areas.
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