PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT WITH GROUND NUT SHELL ASH

ABSTRACT
The properties were investigated using Ground Nut Shell Ash (GSA) as a partial replacement for cement in concrete production. The ash contained Calcium Oxide (CaO), Iron Oxide (Fe2O3), Manganese Oxide (MgO), Silica Dioxide (SiO2), Alumina (Al2O3), Potash (K2O), Soda (Na2O), Sulphur Trioxide (SO3), Carbon Trioxide (CO3) and Bicarbonate ( HCO3). 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% 50% and 0% ash was used in the mix to replace cement. The strength of cement/ash concrete increased with curing period but the strength decreased with increasing ash percentage. The cost of groundnut shell ash when compared with Ordinary Portland Cement is very low due to the availability of Groundnut shell in large quantities as agricultural farm wastes. The use of GSA may contribute not only to the production of concrete of a higher quality and lower cost but also lead to reduction of carbon dioxide emission from the production of cement. The partial replacement of cement with GSA may also result in lower energy consumption associated with the production of cement.


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