Utilization of ashes from oil-palm wastes as a cement replacement material

1996 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 185-192
Author(s):  
Joo-Hwa Tay ◽  
Kuan-Yeow Show
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Palm Fruit ◽  
Cement Replacement ◽  
Setting Times

This study examines the engineering feasibility of utilizing the ashes derived from oil-palm fruit bunches, shell and fiber wastes as a cement replacement material. The experimental results indicate that blended cement containing ash derived from oil-palm wastes shows satisfactory setting times and soundness. Workability of concrete incorporating the ash is categorized as good, and no segregation was observed. The effects of ash addition on concrete density and water absorption are insignificant. Compressive strength of the concrete decreases with the ash content in the cement. At up to 10% by weight of shell-fiber ash addition, no adverse effect on strength was observed for the concrete cubes. The results suggest that the ash could possibly be blended in small amounts with ordinary Portland cement for concrete making.

High Volume Slag and Slag-Fly Ash Blended Cement Pastes Containing Nano Silica

2019 ◽  
Vol 967 ◽  
pp. 205-213
Author(s):  
Faiz U.A. Shaikh ◽  
Anwar Hosan
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Cement Paste ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Blended Cement ◽  
High Volume ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Nano Silica ◽  
Cement Pastes

This paper presents the effect of nanosilica (NS) on compressive strength and microstructure of cement paste containing high volume slag and high volume slag-fly ash blend as partial replacement of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Results show that high volume slag (HVS) cement paste containing 60% slag exhibited about 4% higher compressive strength than control cement paste, while the HVS cement paste containing 70% slag maintained the similar compressive strength to control cement paste. However, about 9% and 37% reduction in compressive strength in HVS cement pastes is observed due to use of 80% and 90% slag, respectively. The high volume slag-fly ash (HVSFA) cement pastes containing total slag and fly ash content of 60% exhibited about 5%-16% higher compressive strength than control cement paste. However, significant reduction in compressive strength is observed in higher slag-fly ash blends with increasing in fly ash contents. Results also show that the addition of 1-4% NS improves the compressive strength of HVS cement paste containing 70% slag by about 9-24%. However, at higher slag contents of 80% and 90% this improvement is even higher e.g. 11-29% and 17-41%, respectively. The NS addition also improves the compressive strength by about 1-59% and 5-21% in high volume slag-fly ash cement pastes containing 21% fly ash+49%slag and 24% fly ash+56%slag, respectively. The thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) results confirm the reduction of calcium hydroxide (CH) in HVS/HVSFA pastes containing NS indicating the formation of additional calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) gels in the system. By combining slag, fly ash and NS in high volumes e.g. 70-80%, the carbon footprint of cement paste is reduced by 66-76% while maintains the similar compressive strength of control cement paste. Keywords: high volume slag, nanosilica, compressive strength, TGA, high volume slag-fly ash blend, CO2 emission.

Experimental Study on Compatibility between Alkali-Free Liquid Concrete Accelerators and Cement

2013 ◽  
Vol 438-439 ◽  
pp. 102-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Kang Guo ◽  
Li Wang ◽  
Shu Yin Wang ◽  
Dao Yin Lan ◽  
Sheng Ping Li
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Strength Ratio ◽  
Setting Times ◽  
Gypsum Content ◽  
Durability Of Concrete

This paper selected two kinds of alkali-free liquid concrete accelerators and tested their compatibility with ordinary Portland cement, Portland cement and moderate heat Portland cement by measuring the setting times, compressive strength and compressive strength ratio of samples. The results showed that the compatibility is good between alkali-free accelerators and two types of cement: ordinary Portland cement and moderate heat Portland cement. However, the compatibility of two accelerators and Portland cement are quite different, the compatibility of AFA-2 accelerator is excellent, but AFA-1 accelerator is very poor. The setting times of alkali-free accelerators is mainly influenced by the mixing materials content, gypsum content, C3A and C3S content. In order to ensure the mechanical properties and durability of concrete, the setting times of new concrete accelerator is not the shorter the better, the appropriate initial and final setting times are 1min30s~5min and 4min~ 12min respectively.

A Review of Alkali-Activated Slag as Cement Replacement

2019 ◽  
Vol 803 ◽  
pp. 262-266
Author(s):  
Osama Ahmed Mohamed ◽  
Maadoum M. Mustafa
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Environmental Footprint ◽  
Alkali Activated Slag ◽  
Cement Replacement ◽  
Activated Slag ◽  
Alkali Activated

Alkali activated slag (AAS) offers opportunities to the construction industry as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The production of OPC and its use contributes significantly to release of CO2 into the atmosphere while AAS is an industrial by-product that contributes much less to the environmental footprint that needs to be recycled if not landfilled. This paper outlines some of the key properties, merits and demerits of AAS when used as alternative to OPC. Competitive compressive strength of AAS concrete is amongst of the advantages of replacing cement with AAS while high shrinkage and carbonation levels are potential disadvantages.

scholarly journals Some Later Ages Structural Characteristics of Concrete Containing Empty Palm Oil Fruit Brunch Ash (EPO-FBA) as Partial Replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher Fapohunda ◽  
Ahmed Shittu
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Palm Oil ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Structural Characteristics ◽  
Structural Parameters ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Normal Density ◽  
Cement Replacement ◽  
Better Than

This paper presents the results of the investigation conducted to assess the latter day strengths of concrete in which the cement constituent of the mix has been partially replaced by empty palm oil fruit brunch (EPO-FBA). The structural parameters investigated were: workability, density and compressive strength. Some physical properties and chemical analysis were conducted. Slump test was used to assess the workability, while 150 x 150 x 150mm concrete cube specimens were used to assess the density and compressive strength characteristics. Replacement of Portland cement with EPO-FBA were carried out up to 20% by weight at interval of 5%. The results showed that (i) the concrete specimens with EPO-FBA became less workable with increase in the cement replacement with EPO-FBA, (ii) normal density concrete was obtained with densities in the range 2240 – 2480 kg/m3 when the cement constituent of the mix was partially replaced with EPO-EBA up to 20%, and (iii) the compressive strength developed by the concrete specimens at 5% cement replacement with EPO-FBA was better than the control samples

scholarly journals Effect of Limestone Addition on Physicochemical Properties of Cement: A Case Study of Laboratory Prepared Portland Cement, Sokoto Portland Cement and Dangote Portland Cement

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Saidu Rabiu Saidu ◽  
Danhalilu Rabiu Lawal
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Physicochemical Properties ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Setting Times

Sokoto Ordinary Portland Cement, Dangote Ordinary Portland Cement and synthesized Portland Cement were blended with various proportions of limestone. X-Ray fluorescence (XRF) studies revealed increase in CaO concentration with addition limestone in all samples studied, while the concentration of other oxide decreases. Compressive strength decreases as limestone content increases but at lower concentration (5-15%), the cured cement had appreciable strength, which also decreases with addition of limestone for all the samples. Soundness test revealed that addition of limestone within 5-15% did not cause any expansion and weakening of the cement structure. The setting times for all cement types decreases with increasing limestone addition.

Study on Waterproof and Water-Resistant Properties of Gypsum

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1585-1588
Author(s):  
Hong Pan ◽  
Guo Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Softening Coefficient

The comprehensively modified effect of cement, VAE emulsion and self-made acrylic varnish on mechanical and water-resistant properties of gypsum sample was investigated and microstructure of gypsum sample was analyzed. Experimental results exhibit that absolutely dry flexural strength, absolutely dry compressive strength, water absorption and softening coefficient of gypsum specimen with admixture of 10% ordinary Portland cement and 6% VAE emulsion and acrylic varnish coated on its surface can respectively reach to 5.11MPa , 10.49 MPa, 8.32% and 0.63, respectively.

scholarly journals The Effect of Nano Metakaolin Material on Some Properties of Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Amer M. Ibrahem ◽  
Shakir A. Al-Mishhadani ◽  
Zeinab H.Naji
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thermal Activation ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Kaolin Clay ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Water Cement Ratio

This investigation aimed to study the effect of nano metakaolin ( NMK ) on some properties (compressive strength ,splitting tensile strength & water absorption ) of concrete. The nano metakaolin (NMK) was prepared by thermal activation of kaolin clay for 2 hours at 750 Ċ. The cement used in this investigation consists of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The OPC was partially substituted by NMK of ( 3, 5 & 10%) by weight of cement. The C45 concrete was prepared , using water/cement ratio ( W/c) of (0.53) .The Water absorption was tested at 28 days while the tests (compressive strength ,splitting tensile strength) were tested at ages of (7, 28, 60,& 90) days . The compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete with NMK were higher than that of reference concrete with the same W/c ratio.The improvement in the compressive strength when using NMK was (42.2, 55.8 , 63.1% ) at age 28 days for ( 3%, 5%, &10% ) replacement of NMK respectively whereas the improvement in the splitting tensile strength was (0% , 36% & 46.8 %) at age of 28 days when using (3%, 5%, &10% ) NMK respectively. The improvement in the water absorption was (16.6%, 21.79%, &25.6 ) when using (3, 5, &10% )NMK.

scholarly journals Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash from Power Co-generation Boilers as a Supplementary Cementitious Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiki Ainomugisha ◽  
Bisaso Edwin ◽  
Bazairwe Annet
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Hardened Concrete ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

Concrete has been the world’s most consumed construction material, with over 10 billion tons of concrete annually. This is mainly due to its excellent mechanical and durability properties plus high mouldability. However, one of its major constituents; Ordinary Portland Cement is reported to be expensive and unaffordable by most low-income earners. Its production contributes about 5%–8% of global CO2 greenhouse emissions. This is most likely to increase exponentially with the demand of Ordinary Portland Cement estimated to rise by 200%, reaching 6000 million tons/year by 2050.  Therefore, different countries are aiming at finding alternative sustainable construction materials that are more affordable and offer greener options reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the possibility of utilizing sugarcane bagasse ash from co-generation in sugar factories as supplementary material in concrete. Physical and chemical properties of this sugarcane bagasse ash were obtained plus physical and mechanical properties of fresh and hardened concrete made with partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement. Cost-benefit analysis of concrete was also assessed. The study was carried using 63 concrete cubes of size 150cm3 with water absorption studied as per BS 1881-122; slump test to BS 1881-102; and compressive strength and density of concrete according to BS 1881-116. The cement binder was replaced with sugarcane bagasse ash 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% by proportion of weight. Results showed the bulk density of sugarcane bagasse ash at 474.33kg/m3, the specific gravity of 1.81, and 65% of bagasse ash has a particle size of less than 0.28mm. Chemically, sugarcane bagasse ash contained SiO2, Fe2O3, and Al2O3 at 63.59%, 3.39%, and 5.66% respectively. A 10% replacement of cement gave optimum compressive strength of 26.17MPa. This 10% replacement demonstrated a cost saving of 5.65% compared with conventional concrete. 

scholarly journals Biofuel Combustion Fly Ash Influence on the Properties of Concrete

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 546-550
Author(s):  
Aurelijus Daugėla ◽  
Džigita Nagrockienė ◽  
Laurynas Zarauskas
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Fly Ash ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Frost Resistance ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Mineral Admixtures ◽  
Binding Agent ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Plasticizing Admixture

Cement as the binding agent in the production of concrete can be replaced with active mineral admixtures. Biofuel combustion fly ash is one of such admixtures. Materials used for the study: Portland cement CEM I 42.5 R, sand of 0/4 fraction, gravel of 4/16 fraction, biofuel fly ash, superplasticizer, water. Six compositions of concrete were designed by replacing 0%, 5%, 10%, 15% 20%, and 25% of cement with biofuel fly ash. The article analyses the effect of biofuel fly ash content on the properties of concrete. The tests revealed that the increase of biofuel fly ash content up to 20% increases concrete density and compressive strength after 7 and 28 days of curing and decreases water absorption, with corrected water content by using plasticizing admixture. It was found that concrete where 20% of cement is replaced by biofuel ash has higher frost resistance.

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