Characteristics of Rice Husk-Admixed Conplast SP 430 Concrete

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By:Augustine Uchechukwu Elinwa, Johnson Olomi Olakunle

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30564/jbms.v5i2.5664

Abstract:

An experimental work was mounted using 5.7 ml of the Conplast SP430 admixture and rice husk ash (RHA) at replacement levels of 0 to 50 % at 10 % intervals by wt. % of cement. It is on the performance of Conplast SP 430 admixture and its effects on concrete and concrete with rice husk ash (RHA). Concrete specimens were cast and cured for 3 to 90 days and subjected to slump and mechanical characteristics tests. Data generated from the experiments were analyzed and sensitivity analysis of the concrete mix was determined using the Minitab 18 Statistical Package. The results showed that CP with concrete improves the workability of the concrete and reduces water absorption. The reverse was the case when RHA was used with the admixture which may be an issue of compatibility. The statistical characteristics limit good and within the specified limits.

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