Author:
Canseco-Tuñacao H A R,Nogra J M A,Rosell M F M,Alquilita J C L
Abstract
Abstract
The effects on the physical and mechanical properties of Napier grass ash (NGA) as substitute for ordinary Portland cement (OPC) on concrete hollow block (CHB) were investigated. Mix ratio of 1:2:4 with water-cement ratio of 0.60, and 10%, 15%, and 20% NGA replacements were adapted. Experimental procedures and testing conformed to American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Slump values, in comparison to control, showed a decline of 16.67%, 25%, and 58.33% for 10%, 15%, and 20% NGA replacements, respectively, which correlates to water absorption result. The denser the CHB, the lower the moisture content. Compressive strength results revealed that all NGA substitutes performed better than the control sample. NGA-20% had the highest compressive strength of 4.2 MPa (individual unit) and 3.9 MPa (average of 3 units) after 28 days of curing. Overall, NGA replacement was not viable for load-bearing but ideal for nonload-bearing CHB using the mix design.
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