Manufacture and Engineering Properties of Cementitious Mortar Incorporating Unground Rice Husk Ash as Fine Aggregate

Geopolymer is a greener alternative cement produced from the reaction of pozzolans and strong alkali solutions. Generally, the cement industry is one of largest producers of CO2that caused global warming. For geopolymer mortar usage, Portland cement is not utilized at all. In this research, geopolymer mortars were prepared by mixing metakaolin, various wastes (fly ash, bagasse ash and rice husk ash) varied as 80:20, 50:50 and 20:80, 15M NaOH, Na2SiO3and sand. The influence of various parameters such as metakaolin to ashes ratios and pozzolans to alkali ratios on engineering properties of metakaolin blended wastes geopolymer mortar were studied. Compressive strength tests were carried out on 25 x 25 x 25 mm3cube geopolymer mortar specimens at 7, 14, 21, 28 and 91 air curing days. Physical and chemical properties were also investigated at the same times. The test results revealed that the highest compressive strength was 20% metakaolin - 80% fly ash geopolymer mortar. When the curing times increases, the compressive strength of geopolymer mortar also increases. The mixing of metakaolin and bagasse ash/rice husk ash presented lower compressive strength but higher water absorption and porosity. For FTIR results, Si-O, Al-O and Si-O-Na+were found. Moreover, the geopolymer mortar could easily plastered on the wall.

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Properties of Unfired Building Bricks Prepared from Fly Ash and Residual Rice Husk Ash

Applied Mechanics and Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.754-755.468 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 754-755 ◽

pp. 468-472 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Chao Lung Hwang ◽

Trong Phuoc Huynh

Keyword(s):

Compressive Strength ◽

Fly Ash ◽

Flexural Strength ◽

Rice Husk ◽

Rice Husk Ash ◽

Fine Aggregate ◽

Test Results ◽

Design Algorithm ◽

Potential Applications ◽

Hardened Properties

This work investigates the possibility of using fly ash (FA) and Vietnam residual rice husk ash (RHA) in producing unfired building bricks with applying densified mixture design algorithm (DMDA) method. In this research, little amount of cement was added into the mixtures as binder substitution. Unground rice husk ash (URHA), an agricultural by-product, was used as partial fine aggregate replacement (10% and 30%) in the mixtures. The solid bricks of 220×105×60 mm in size were prepared in this study. The hardened properties of the bricks were investigated including compressive strength, flexural strength and water absorption according to corresponding Vietnamese standards. Forming pressure of 35 MPa was applied to form the solid bricks in the mold. The test results show that all brick specimens obtained good mechanical properties, which were well conformed to Vietnamese standard. Compressive strength and flexural strength of the bricks were respectively in range of 13.81–22.06 MPa and 2.25–3.47 MPa. It was definitely proved many potential applications of FA and RHA in the production of unfired building bricks.

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Rice Husk Ash as Fine Aggregate Sustainable Material for Strength Enhancement of Conventional and Self Compacting Concrete

Key Engineering Materials ◽

10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.692.94 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 692 ◽

pp. 94-103

Author(s):

S.S. Samantaray ◽

K.C. Panda ◽

M. Mishra

Keyword(s):

Rice Husk ◽

Rice Husk Ash ◽

Fresh Concrete ◽

Partial Replacement ◽

Hardened Concrete ◽

Fine Aggregate ◽

Self Compacting Concrete ◽

Strength Enhancement ◽

Slump Flow ◽

Concrete Property

Rice husk ash (RHA) is a by-product of the rice milling industry. Near about 20 million tonnes of RHA is produced annually which creates environmental pollution. Utilization of RHA as a supplementary cementitious material adds sustainability to concrete by reducing CO2 emission of cement production. But, the percentage of utilization of RHA is very less. This paper presents the results of an experimental investigation to study the effects of partial replacement of fine aggregate with RHA on mechanical properties of conventional and self-compacting concrete (SCC). The fine aggregate is replaced by RHA in conventional concrete (CC) with six different percentage by weight such as 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% having w/c ratio 0.375 with variation of super plasticiser dose, whereas in SCC the replacement of fine aggregate by RHA is 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The design mix for CC is targeted for M30 grade concrete. The fresh concrete test of SCC is conducted by using slump flow, T500, J-ring, L-box, U-box and V-funnel to know the filling ability, flow ability and passing ability of SCC. As fresh concrete property concerned, the result indicates that the slump flow value satisfied the EFNARC 2005 guidelines upto 30% replacement of fine aggregate with RHA whereas 40% replacement did not satisfy the guideline. As hardened concrete property concerned, the compressive strength, split-tensile strength and flexural strength of CC and SCC are determined at 7, 28 and 90 days. The test result indicates that upto 30% replacement of fine aggregate with RHA enhances the strength in CC whereas the strength enhancement in SCC upto 20% replacement.

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Properties of autoclaved aerated concrete incorporating rice husk ash as partial replacement for fine aggregate

Cement and Concrete Composites ◽

10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2014.07.021 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 55 ◽

pp. 11-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 50

Author(s):

Kittipong Kunchariyakun ◽

Suwimol Asavapisit ◽

Kwannate Sombatsompop

Keyword(s):

Rice Husk ◽

Rice Husk Ash ◽

Partial Replacement ◽

Fine Aggregate ◽

Autoclaved Aerated Concrete ◽

Aerated Concrete

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Effect of Rice Husk Ash in Concrete as Cement and Fine Aggregate

International Journal of Engineering Research and ◽

10.17577/ijertv4is050978 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol V4 (05) ◽

Author(s):

Nithyambigai. G ◽

Keyword(s):

Rice Husk ◽

Rice Husk Ash ◽

Fine Aggregate

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PENGARUH CAMPURAN ABU SEKAM PADI DAN ABU ARANG TEMPURUNG SEBAGAI PENGGANTI SEBAGIAN AGREGAT HALUS TERHADAP KUAT TEKAN BETON

STMJ (STRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT JOURNAL) ◽

10.32520/stmj.v1i1.1487 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Agung Prayogi

Keyword(s):

Compressive Strength ◽

Rice Husk ◽

Coarse Aggregate ◽

Rice Husk Ash ◽

Fine Aggregate ◽

Concrete Compressive Strength ◽

Fine Aggregates ◽

Compressive Strength Of Concrete ◽

Average Compressive Strength ◽

By Products

Abstract Concrete is the most widely used material throughout the world and innovations continue to be carried out to produce efficient development. Shell charcoal ash and rice husk ash are industrial by-products which have the potential to replace sand for concrete mix, especially in Indragiri Hilir. The research with the title "Effect of Mixture of Rice Husk Ash and Shell Ash Ashes as Substitute for Some Fine Aggregates Against Concrete Compressive Strength" aims to prove the effect of a mixture of shell charcoal ash and husk ash to replace some of the sand to produce maximum compressive strength. Concrete is a mixture of Portland cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and water. This research uses 5 variations of the mixture to the weight of sand, BSA 0 without a substitute mixture, BSA 1 with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 10% shell charcoal, BSA 2 with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 15% charcoal ash, BSA 3 with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 18% charcoal, BSA 4 with a mixture of 10% husk and 10% charcoal, and BSA 5 with a mixture of 13% husk ash and 10% charcoal ash. SNI method is used for the Job Mix Formula (JMF) mixture in this research. The results of the average compressive strength of concrete at 28 days for JMF of 21.05 MPa, BSA 1 of 23.68 MPa, BSA 2 of 22.23 MPa, BSA 3 of 14.39 MPa, BSA 4 of 13.34 MPa , and BSA 5 of 20.14 MPa. The conclusion drawn from the results of the BSA 1 research with a mixture of 5% husk ash and 15% charcoal ash produced the highest average compressive strength of 23.68 MPa. Abstrak Beton merupakan material paling banyak digunakan diseluruh dunia dan terus dilakukan inovasi untuk menghasilkan pembangunan yang efisien. Abu arang tempurung dan abu sekam padi merupakan hasil sampingan industri yang berpotensi sebagai pengganti pasir untuk campuran beton, khususnya di Indragiri Hilir. Penelitian dengan judul “Pengaruh Campuran Abu Sekam Padi dan Abu Arang Tempurung Sebagai Pengganti Sebagian Agregat Halus Terhadap Kuat Tekan Beton” ini bertujuan membuktikan adanya pengaruh campuran abu arang tempurung dan abu sekam untuk mengganti sebagian pasir hingga menghasilkan kuat tekan maksimum. Beton adalah campuran antara semen portland, agregat halus, agregat kasar, dan air. Penelitian ini menggunakan 5 variasi campuran terhadap berat pasir, BSA 0 tanpa campuran pengganti, BSA 1 dengan campuran 5 % abu sekam dan 10% arang tempurung, BSA 2 dengan campuran 5% abu sekam dan 15% abu arang, BSA 3 dengan campuran 5% abu sekam dan 18% arang, BSA 4 dengan campuran 10% sekam dan 10% arang, dan BSA 5 dengan campuran 13% abu sekam dan 10% abu arang. Metode SNI digunakan untuk campuran Job Mix Formula (JMF) pada penelitian ini. Hasil rata-rata kuat tekan beton pada umur 28 hari untuk JMF sebesar 21,05 MPa, BSA 1 sebesar 23,68 MPa, BSA 2 sebesar 22,23 MPa, BSA 3 sebesar 14,39 MPa, BSA 4 sebesar 13,34 MPa, dan BSA 5 Sebesar 20,14 MPa. Ditarik kesimpulan dari hasil penelitian BSA 1 dengan campuran 5% abu sekam dan 15% abu arang menghasilkan rata-rata kuat tekan tertinggi yaitu sebesar 23,68 MPa.

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