Factors affecting the frost susceptibility characteristics of pulverized fuel ash

Abstract

The results of laboratory studies of the frost susceptibility characteristics of pulverized fuel ash are presented. Four different ashes were investigated, in their plain state, and also after stabilization with ordinary Portland cement and calcitic hydrated lime. Measurements were made of frost heave, permeability, compressive and tensile strength, and heaving pressure. Frost heave was shown to decrease as the strength increased and as the permeability decreased. Values of strength and permeability were found at which the frost heave was reduced to an acceptable value, and the relative importance of strength and permeability in reducing frost heave is discussed. The heaving pressures mobilized are compared with the corresponding compressive and tensile strengths of the ashes.