Design and evaluation of high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete mixes, report E : hardened mechanical properties and durability performance of HVFA concrete.
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2012-10-01
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NTL Classification:NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Pavement Management and Performance;NTL-HIGHWAY/ROAD TRANSPORTATION-Design;
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Abstract:A rising concern in today’s construction industry is environmental responsibility.
The addition of fly ash is a leading innovation in sustainable design of concrete. Fly ash,
a waste by-product of coal burning power plants, can be used to replace a portion of the
Portland cement in concrete. Investigators are pushing for higher and higher total
replacement levels in what is known as high-volume fly ash (HVFA) concrete. However,
minor issues observed with lower fly ash replacement levels may be exacerbated as the
levels increase.
Before the implementation of any new and innovative concrete, a new mix must
be subjected to a series of tests and then compared to a conventional concrete mix that
was subjected to the same test. In this investigation HVFA concrete was subjected to
mechanical property tests such as compressive strength and modulus of elasticity as well
as durability tests such resistance to freeze-thaw and chloride penetration. After being
subjected to these tests, the HVFA concrete was found to be comparable to conventional
concrete except for salt scaling.
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