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    International Journal of Engineering Science Invention

    ISSN (Online): 2319 6734, ISSN (Print): 2319 6726


    www.ijesi.org ||Volume 5 Issue 8|| August 2016 || PP.29-32

    Properties of Palm Ash Concrete


    P.Premalatha1, K.R.Vinodh2, L.Chris Anto3, R.Nithiya4
    1,2,3,4

    Assistant professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Jerusalem College of Engineering,


    Chennai-600100, Tamil nadu, India.

    Abstract: Cement is the main construction material for making concrete. It provides good bonding between
    aggregates and also provides strength. But at the time of manufacturing, cement releases high amount of CO2.
    In order to reduce the environmental impact and to improve the property of concrete, Palm ash concrete are
    used. Palm ash concrete containing palm ash as partial substitute for cement. The replacement percentages are
    10%, 20%, 30%. In these investigations, compressive strength and durability of palm ash concrete and normal
    concrete were found out. Results are tabulated and discussed. The properties of palm ash concrete are also
    compared with the conventional concrete. The palm ash concrete is very economical and also ecofriendly
    concrete.
    Keywords: Palm ash, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Durability.

    I.

    Introduction

    In concrete, cement gives good binding among aggregates and also gives strength. But for manufacturing, the
    amount of co2 released is 1.2 ton per ton of cement, which is hazard to environment. The amount of co 2 released
    from cement industry contributes 8% among total co2 released to atmosphere. The cost of cement is also high.
    To reduce the amount of co2 released to atmosphere and for economic construction, cement is replaced by palm
    ash.
    Palm ash is a ash obtained by incinerate the by-products of palm oil mill.. These ashes do not have sufficient
    nutrients to be used as fertilizer. It causes pollution. Therefore several investigations are going to utilize palm
    ash in good manner. The experimental investigation on palm ash shows the properties of palm ash concrete is
    similar to the properties of normal concrete. Therefore cement is replaced partially by palm ash in various
    percentages such as 10%, 20% and 30%. The concrete specimens were casted. The compressive strength, Split
    tensile strength at various age of curing is determined. The durability of concrete cubes is also determined. The
    results shows palm ash concrete give high strength, highly durable, economical and also ecofriendly.

    II.

    Literature Review

    Augustine U. Elinwa, Michael C. Arimanva, D.O.Onwukainvestigate the uses of Palm bunch ash as mineral
    admixture in cement and concrete production. The partial replacement of cement by palm bunch ash in concrete
    up to 20% improved the workability of concrete and also retards the setting time, suitable for hot weathering
    concrete.
    A.S.M.A. Awal and M.W. Hussain examine the influence of palm oil fuel ash in reducing heat of hydration of
    cement of concrete. The partial replacement of cement by palm oil fuel ash is advantages particularly for mass
    concrete where thermal cracking is the main concern.
    M.H.Ahamed, R.C.Omar, M.A.Malek, N.Md.Noor, S.Thiruselvam evaluate the compressive strength of palm
    oil fuel ash concrete. The partial replacement of cement by palm oil fuel ash up to 15% give strength as that
    OPC concrete compare to other pozzalonas and also increase the percentage of replacement of cement by palm
    ash, the workability will reduce.

    III.

    Experimental program

    Test matrix
    Specimen having various percentage of palm ash about 0%, 10%, 20% and 30% by weight of cement in
    concrete mix of M20.
    Materials
    Cement:
    53 grade Ordinary Portland cement confirming to IS 8112-1976 is used in this project work. The specific gravity
    of cement is 3.16
    Fine Aggregate: Sand of size below 4.75 mm with specific gravity- 2.61, fineness modulus -2.36 and bulk
    density- 1417 kg / m3 was used.

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    Coarse Aggregate: Crushed stone of size 12mm is used as Coarse aggregate having specific gravity-2.66, bulk
    density- 1389 kg/ m3 was used.
    Palm ash: Palm ash is a waste material obtained by incinerating palm fibres, palm bunch and palm kernel shells
    after extraction of oil in palm oil industry. The palm ash having size 90 and specific gravity of 2.6 is used in
    this project.The chemical composition is given in Table 1.
    Table 1: Chemical composition
    Component
    CaO
    SiO2
    Al2O3
    Fe2O3
    K2O
    SO2

    % Content
    19
    62.5
    4.5
    3.12
    2
    0.53

    Mix proportion: For grade M20 concrete, the mix proportion was arrived by IS method. The mix proportions
    satisfied the IS 10262-2009 are given in Table 2.
    Table 2: Mix proportion
    C(Kg/m3)
    1.29
    1.161
    1.032
    0.903

    Specimen
    CC
    PAC10
    PAC20
    PAC30

    IV.

    PA(Kg/m3)
    0
    0.129
    0.258
    0.387

    FA(Kg/m3)
    1.88
    1.88
    1.88
    1.88

    CA( Kg/m3)
    4.128
    4.128
    4.128
    4.128

    Specimen fabrication

    Specimens were fabricated in the laboratory with a typical cross section of 150x150x150 mm and 150 x300 mm.
    The mix was prepared according to the mix proportion and poured in to the steel mould. The specimen was kept
    in the mould for 24 hours and then curing was done for 7, 14 and 28days. The number of specimens prepared for
    each percentage replacement of cement by palm ash for finding compressive strength, Split Tensile Strength and
    durability are given in Table 3 and 4.

    V.

    Testing setup and procedure

    At the end of curing period of 7, 14 and 28 days, take 3 cube of each proportion from curing tank. Wipe the
    cube with clean cloth and measure the dimension on face of the cubes. Take the weight of the specimen. Then
    place the concrete cube in the compression plate under the compression testing machine. Apply the load gently
    over the cube. The ultimate load at which cube will fail under compression is noted down. From which
    compressive strength is calculated.
    Table 3: Specimen details-compressive strength
    Specimen

    No.of.cubes for
    Compressive Strength
    9
    9
    9
    9

    CC
    PAC10
    PAC20
    PAC30

    No.of.cubes for Split


    Tensile Strength
    9
    9
    9
    9

    Table 4: Specimen details-Durability


    Specimen
    CC
    PAC10
    PAC20
    PAC30
    Specimen
    CC
    PAC10
    PAC20
    PAC30

    No.of.cubes
    3
    3
    3
    3
    No.of.cubes
    3
    3
    3
    3

    1.4 Testing setup and procedure


    Specimen from each proportion is tested at the end of curing period of 7, 14 and 28 days, take 3 cube of each
    proportion from curing tank. The specimen is weighed before testing of the specimen. Then the specimen is

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    tested in the compression testing machine. Apply the load gently over the cube. The ultimate load at which
    specimen get failed is noted down. From which compressive strength and split tensile strength is calculated.

    VI.

    Experimental results and discussion

    1.5.1 Compressive Strength


    The ultimate load carrying capacity of specimen was determined in the load testing. This data was used to obtain
    the optimum level of replacement. The PAC20 specimens have greater compressive strength than the control
    specimen. The strength was increased by 35%.
    1.5.2 Durability
    Durability is the ability of concrete to resist weathering action, chemical attack, and abrasion. The specimen is
    immersed in a H2SO4 solution for 45 days and 90 days. After the acid curing duration, the specimen is weighted.
    The specimen weight was decreased after the acid curing. Up to 20% replacement, acid cured specimen
    withstand in the compressive testing.
    1.5.3 Split Tensile Strength
    The split tensile strength of the specimen was determined in the load testing. The PAC20 specimens have
    greater tensile strength than the control specimen.

    Figure 1. Specimen Vs Compressive Strength

    Figure 2. Specimen Vs Split Tensile Strength

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    Figure 3. Specimen Vs Weight

    VII.

    Conclusion

    The following conclusions are made from this investigation


    Replacement of cement by palm ash in concrete causes strength variation.
    The palm ash shows high strength compare to conventional concrete.
    Replacement reduces the density of concrete and increases the acid resistance of palm ash concrete then
    conventional concrete
    The Optimum level of replacement of palm ash in concrete is 20%.
    Palm ash concrete reduces the pollutant and consider as eco-friendly material.

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    Abdul Awal A.S.M & Warid Hussin M., Effect of Palm Oil Fuel Ash in Controlling Heat of Hydration of Concrete, Procedia
    Engineering, Vol.14 , 2011, pp. 26502657. 4.
    Ahmad M. H., Omar R. C., Malek M. A., Noor N & Thiruselvam S., Compressive Strength of Palm Oil Fuel Ash Concrete,
    ICCBT 2008 - A - (27) pp297 306.
    Shetty, M. S.Concrete Technology,S. Chand & Company Ltd., 2005, New Delhi.
    Mohd Warid Hussin., Mohamed A. Ismail., Ahmed Budiea., & Khairunisa Muthusamy., Durability of high strength concrete
    containing palm oil fuel ash of different fineness, Malaysian Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol.21 (2), 2009, pp.180-194.
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    American Concrete Institute (ACI). (2000a). State-of-the-art report on high-strength concrete. ACI 363R-92, Detroit.ACI 211.4R93.

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