The Exploration of the Characteristics of Concrete Incorporating Ultrafine Coal Bottom Ash and Spent Garnet

Wan Chik, Wan Muhammad Eddie Khusyairi and Mokhatar, Shahrul Niza and Othman, Nor Hazurina and Albshir Budiea, Ahmed Mokhtar and Muthusamy, Khairunisa (2024) The Exploration of the Characteristics of Concrete Incorporating Ultrafine Coal Bottom Ash and Spent Garnet. Journal of Advanced Research in Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology, 36 (2). pp. 164-175. ISSN 2462-1943

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Abstract

The building sector is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, primarily due to the production of cement, a crucial construction material. The need for sustainable building practices has spurred research into alternative materials to traditional cement and sand. Two such materials, ultrafine coal bottom ash (uCBA) and spent garnet (SG), have shown potential as substitutes for cement and fine aggregate, respectively. This research examines the effectiveness of uCBA as a partial replacement for cement and SG as a partial replacement for fine aggregate in concrete, at varying levels of 3%, 6%, and 9% for uCBA and 10%, 20%, and 30% for SG. Initially, the chemical composition analysis was conducted using an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer (XRF), and the particle morphology of uCBA, OPC, and SG was examined through field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Then, the study evaluates the performance of these materials based on slump value, compressive strength, and splitting tensile strength, with specimens undergoing 28, 56, and 90-day curing periods. Results indicate that integrating uCBA and SG in concrete at levels of 3% and 10%, respectively, enhances compressive and splitting tensile strength while decreasing environmental impact. Moreover, workability improves with higher substitution levels. Overall, this research indicates that uCBA and SG hold great potential as replacements for cement and fine aggregate in concrete, providing a means to mitigate the environmental impact of construction.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Ultrafine CBA; Spent garnet; Concrete
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment > FKAAB
Depositing User:	Mr. Mohamad Zulkhibri Rahmad
Date Deposited:	12 May 2024 03:23
Last Modified:	12 May 2024 03:23
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/10903

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