Performance Evaluation of Concrete Using Bottom Ash as Fine Aggregate
Jawahar S1, Magesh M2, Jagen.V. Vasugi3
1Jawahar. S, M.Tech (Structural Engineering), VIT Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India
2Magesh. M, M.Tech (Structural Engineering), VIT Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
3Jagen.V, Chief Structural Enginner, Ramaniyam Real Estate PVT.LTD.,Chennai. Dr.Vasugi V, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT Chennai (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 01 May 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 15 May 2019 | Manuscript published on 30 May 2019 | PP: 95-100 | Volume-8 Issue-7, May 2019 | Retrieval Number: F3779048619/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: The engineering and construction industry has faced many challenge for consuming, “Sustainable green and recycled products” in manufacture of concrete. Coal Bottom Ash (CBA) has the potential to be used as concrete materials in place of fine aggregate. Bottom ash is the dominant solid residue generated in power stations. In this study, experimental investigation has been conducted to assess the performance of bottom ash as fine aggregate with various percentages (20 %, 40 %, 60 % & 100 %) in cement concrete subjected to chemical curing. The concrete specimens were casted and tested for compressive strength and tensile strength at 7, 28 and 90 days. The functional properties like Sorptivity, Water Permeability, Rapid Chloride Penetration, Sulphate and Acid Resistance were tested on 28, 56 and 90 days old specimens. It is observed that bottom ash replacement up to 40 % as fine aggregate in cement concrete is durable.
Keyword: Coal Bottom Ash, Cement Concrete, Engineering properties, Durability studies.
Scope of the Article: Concrete Engineering.