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College of Engineering and Computer Science
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Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2006
EDTF Date Created
2006
Description
The purpose of this research project is to compare the strength and durability
characteristics of rice husk ash-modified concrete with those of normal concrete in
the marine environment. Specimens prepared from concrete mixes with watercementitious
ratios of 0.40 and 0.55, and rice husk ash content of 0%, 10%, and 20%
were tested. The rice husk ash used was obtained from Agrilectric, power plant
located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The grinding of the ash to particle size of 7-J..tm
to 45-J..tm was done by Process Research ORTECH Inc., Ontario, Canada. Strength
and durability tests were performed, following ASTM (American Society for Testing
and Materials) Standards. The significant fmdings are that the properties and quality
of the rice husk ash-modified concrete are as good, if not better than normal concrete.
characteristics of rice husk ash-modified concrete with those of normal concrete in
the marine environment. Specimens prepared from concrete mixes with watercementitious
ratios of 0.40 and 0.55, and rice husk ash content of 0%, 10%, and 20%
were tested. The rice husk ash used was obtained from Agrilectric, power plant
located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The grinding of the ash to particle size of 7-J..tm
to 45-J..tm was done by Process Research ORTECH Inc., Ontario, Canada. Strength
and durability tests were performed, following ASTM (American Society for Testing
and Materials) Standards. The significant fmdings are that the properties and quality
of the rice husk ash-modified concrete are as good, if not better than normal concrete.
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126 p.
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Identifier
FA00012502
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College of Engineering and Computer Science
Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2006.
FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Date Backup
2006
Date Created Backup
2006
Date Text
2006
Date Created (EDTF)
2006
Date Issued (EDTF)
2006
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FAU
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FA00012502
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Person Preferred Name
Alvarez, Marcelina
Graduate College
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126 p.
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Strength and Durability of Rice Husk Ash-Modified Concrete in the Marine Environment
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2006
2006
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Location
Florida Atlantic University Libraries
Place
Boca Raton, Fla.
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Digital Library
Title
Strength and Durability of Rice Husk Ash-Modified Concrete in the Marine Environment
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Strength and Durability of Rice Husk Ash-Modified Concrete in the Marine Environment