Assessing the Durability of Concrete with the Addition of Low Quality Fly Ash

  • Ali Ajwad Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Usman Ilyas Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Nouman Khadim Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Abdullah Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Usman Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Shakir Ahmad Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Bilal Zahid Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
  • Abdul Waqar Akhtar Department of Civil Engineering, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/sir.31.05
Keywords: structure, durability, carbonation, corrosion, fly ash

Abstract

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The life span of a structure is basically determined by its durability. Over the course of time, concrete carbonation and corrosion of steel reinforcement lead to weakness in concrete’s structural elements and
hence reduce its useful life. The addition of fibers in concrete can act as barrier and delays the activation of these processes. In this study, low quality fly ash was added to concrete to check its effect on the durability
of concrete. It was found that the addition of low quality fly ash with an activator does have a positive impact on carbonation and reinforcement of corrosion resistance.

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Published
2019-01-31
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Ali Ajwad, Usman Ilyas, Nouman Khadim, Abdullah, Muhammad Usman, Shakir Ahmad, Bilal Zahid, Abdul Waqar Akhtar. Assessing the Durability of Concrete with the Addition of Low Quality Fly Ash. Sci Inquiry Rev. [Internet]. 2019Jan.31 [cited 2024May18];3(1):43-7. Available from: https://journals.umt.edu.pk/index.php/SIR/article/view/303
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Vol 3 No 1 (2019): March
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