Properties of cement brick containing expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA)

Kamarulzaman, Nurul Amirah and Adnan, Suraya Hani and Mohd Sari, Kamarul Aini and Osman, Mohamad Hairi and Ahmad Jeni, Mohamad Luthfi and Abdullah, M.S. and Soon, Ern P. Ang and Yahya, Nur Faezah and Yassin, N.I.M. and Wahee Anuar, M.N.A. (2018) Properties of cement brick containing expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA). Journal of Science and Technology, 10 (4). pp. 41-46. ISSN 2229-8460

Text AJ 2018 (953) Properties of cement brick containing expanded polystyrene beads (EPS) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA).pdf Restricted to Registered users only Download (557kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

This paper assesses the mechanical properties of cement brick containing Expanded Polystyrene Beads (EPS) and Palm Oil Fuel Ash (POFA) as partial replacement of sand and Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC). The aim of this research are to determine the mechanical properties of brick containing EPS and POFA as partial replacement of sand and OPC. The dosage for EPS replacement is 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% EPS whereas 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% of POFA replacement. The mechanical properties of the bricks are density, compressive strength and water absorption. The bricks with 30%, 40% and 50% EPS replacement have density below 1680 kg/m3 which considered as lightweight brick. The brick with 50% EPS replacement recorded lowest density which is 1328 kg/m3 while 1629 kg/m3 for the brick with 25% POFA replacement at 56-days of curing. The water absorption testing for these brick are between 7.20%-18.19%. Brick with 0% POFA and 50% EPS replacement has the lowest water absorption properties whereas brick with 25% POFA and 0% EPS replacement has the highest water absorption properties.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Expanded polystyrene beads; Palm oil fuel ash; Lightweight Brick; Recycle Materials; Compressive Strength.
Subjects:	T Technology > TH Building construction > TH1000-1725 Systems of building construction. Including fireproof construction, concrete construction
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering Technology > Department of Civil Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	UiTM Student Praktikal
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2022 07:26
Last Modified:	25 Jan 2022 07:26
URI:	http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/id/eprint/5990

Actions (login required)

View Item