Stabilization of Earth Block Using Rice Husk Ash as Partial Replacement in Cement

Ubi, S. E. and Nkra, P. O. and Agbor, R. B. (2021) Stabilization of Earth Block Using Rice Husk Ash as Partial Replacement in Cement. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 40 (12). pp. 12-22. ISSN 2457-1024

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Abstract

The most outstanding problem militating the production of earth block in Nigeria, is the exorbitant prices of cement, rice ash replaced with cement, stabilized compressed earth block to carry load. The main objective of this study was to investigate the sustainability of earthen construction block with a partial replacement of cement using Rice Husk Ash (RHA). RHA is a bye-product material obtained from the combustion of rice husk which consists of non-crystalline silicon dioxide with high specific surface area and high pozzolanic reactivity using a set of sieves 3.35um - 63um, weigh balance, oven maintained at a temperature of 105°C and 110°C, six meta trays, a bucket, a soap, wire brushes, and a mechanical shaker. It is used as pozzolanic material in earth block. Testing specimen were determined and examine in structural composition by means of unconfined compressive strength hydraulically compressed for crushing the composition of mix with RHA content ranges from 10% to 50% to respectively. The result of the compressed earth block shows a significant resistance of shear strength of 30 to 90 kg/mm2, proving that stabilized earth block can satisfactorily carry load when structurally loaded and can resist tensile and compressive stresses.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Open Digi Academic > Multidisciplinary
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Date Deposited: 04 Apr 2023 06:17
Last Modified: 05 Sep 2024 11:21
URI: http://publications.journalstm.com/id/eprint/466

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