Utilization of Power Plant and Agricultural Waste as A Cement Substitute on The Compressive Strength of Environmentally Friendly Concrete
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study aims to assess the effect of using Fly Ash and Rice Husk Ash as cement substitutes in the manufacture of environmentally friendly concrete. Fly Ash, a waste from coal-fired power plants, and Rice Husk Ash, an agricultural waste, were used as partial cement substitutes in four concrete mix variations, viz: normal concrete without substitution (N), concrete with 20% Fly Ash (K), concrete with a combination of 10% Fly Ash and 10% Rice Husk Ash (L), and concrete with 20% Rice Husk Ash (M). The compressive strength test was conducted at the age of 7 days, 14 days, and 28 days. The results showed that concrete with 20% Fly Ash (K) produced the most optimal compressive strength, especially at longer concrete ages. Concrete with Rice Husk Ash substitution (M) and a combination of Fly Ash and Rice Husk Ash (L) showed lower compressive strength than normal concrete (N) and Fly Ash alone. Therefore, the use of Fly Ash at 20% gave the best compressive strength results among the variations tested. Keyword: Cement Substitution, Compressive Strength, Eco-friendly concrete, Fly Ash, Rice Husk Ash
Authors: Julyan Purnomo, Firmanilah Kamil
Institution: Politeknik Negeri Ketapang
Language: English
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4410219933