Parametric Study of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete with Partial Cement Substitution Using Fly Ash and Rice Husk Ash

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the impact of incorporating steel fibers [SF] and partially substituting cement with rice husk ash [RHA] and fly ash [FA] on the properties of concrete. SF were added in different volume fractions [0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, and 1.0%], combined with 10% RHA and 20% FA. Initially, the concrete mix contained 30% FA with no RHA, which was then adjusted to a mix of 15% FA and 15% RHA. The study explores how SF affects workability, compressive strength [CS], bending strength, splitting tensile strength [STS], resistance to acid and chloride attacks, and the overall cost when FA and RHA are used. Experimental findings show enhanced mechanical properties with the inclusion of FA, RHA, and SF. However, when the substitution surpassed 22.5%, the mechanical properties diminished. Furthermore, an increase in RHA content was found to reduce the concrete’s workability.

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