Abstract
ABSTRACT The performance of fly ash blended concrete is influenced by the pozzolanic and/or micro-aggregate effect of fly ash particles based on the replacement levels. Dominance of either of this effect greatly influences the mechanical and fracture properties of fly ash blended concrete. In view of this, in the present study, 0%, 20%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70% of fly ash is replaced for cement to investigate the dominance of pozzolanic or micro aggregate effect. The results obtained from the study indicate the reduced strength with increased replacement of fly ash. Similarly, the peak load at fracture decreases with the increased replacement of fly ash. Further, it is concluded that with the increased curing age the compressive strength increases and the fracture strength decreases. Furthermore, the decreased content of calcium hydroxide (CH) with increased fly ash content as obtained from thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA) confirms the presence of excessive fly ash that can contribute as filler material demonstrating the micro-aggregate effect.
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