DESTRUCTIVE&NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST

ASSESSMENT OF M30 GRADE CONCRETE

USING RICE HUSK ASH AND CERAMIC
POWDER

UNDER ESTEEMED GUIDE OF

Mr., CH SAI KIRAN, M.TECH
Assistant Professor

By
ANDHAVARAPU TEJA 21NT5A0169
PENTA KRISHNA KISHORE 21NT5A0151
RAMBOTHU SAI PRIYANKA 21NT5A0156
BORA SUBSREE 21NT5A0108
ABSTRACT
• Concrete is used extensively in various types of construction works as a construction material among civil
engineers around the world for decades.. However, the deterioration of reinforced- concrete structures is
recognized as a major problem worldwide. Over a period of time, as these structures become older, certain
degradation or deterioration with resultant distress manifested in the form of cracking, splitting,
delaminating and corrosion is found in them. The strength of the structure should also be observed after the
post construction phase and this can be known by performing non – destructive tests. Concrete is a mixture of
several ingredients but the main ingredient is cement which helps to bind together of remaining ingredients.
But, the cost of cement is high but it is important in concrete. So, in order to fulfill the requirement the
cement can be replaced with cementitious material. In this research work, the concrete specimens are casted,
cured and tested the specimens after 6 months to know the strength characteristics by performing non-
destructive test. Therefore, this research work seeks to investigate the strength characteristics by performing
non – destructive tests like rebound hammer and ultra sonic pulse velocity test. In the present study, an
attempt has been made to investigate the strength parameters of concrete made with partial replacement of
cement by rice husk ash and ceramic powder. Moreover, no such attempt has been made in substituting rice
husk ash and ceramic powder with cement for medium grade concrete (i.e. M30). The rice husk ash and
ceramic powder is replaced with cement at 15% and 20% proportions and the cubes are casted and cured
for 7 days and 28 days. After curing period, the specimens are tested to know the strength and quality of
the concrete specimens after 3 and 6 months from the casting. The obtained values are compared with the
standard values of the conventional mix
INTRODUCTION

GENERAL

• Concrete is used extensively in various types of construction works as a construction material among civil
engineers around the world for decades.
• However, the deterioration of reinforced-concrete structures is recognized as a major problem worldwide. The
most commonly used construction material in the world is concrete.
• The art of arriving at proper mix through a suitable combination of cement, aggregates, water and admixtures
is referred as mix proportioning. The mix proportions should satisfy all the requirements to use of minimum
possible cement content so that maximum economy is achieved.
• The purpose of concrete mix proportioning is to combine the available cementations materials, water, fine and
coarse aggregates, and admixture such that the resulting mix will meet the particle requirement of strength and
durability.
 OBJECTIVES OF THE WORK

The objective of the present investigation is to investigate

 The workability for concrete mixes of grade M30 by replacing mass of cement with rice hush ash
and ceramic powder at different proportions.
 The strength characteristics are determined by using destructive tests like compressive strength
and split tensile strength test and non- destructive tests like rebound hammer, ultra sonic pulse
velocity on concrete mixes of grade M30 by replacing mass of cement with rice hush ash and
ceramic powder at 0%, 15% and 20%.
SCOPE OF THE WORK

• In this research work, the concrete specimens are casted, cured and tested the specimens after 7, 28 days and 3,
6 months to know the strength characteristics by performing destructive and non- destructive test. Therefore, this
research work seeks to investigate the strength characteristics by performing destructive tests like compressive
strength and split tensile strength test and non – destructive tests like rebound hammer and ultra sonic pulse velocity
test. In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate the strength parameters of concrete made with
partial replacement of cement by rice husk ash and ceramic powder. Moreover, no such attempt has been made in
substituting rice husk ash and ceramic powder with cement for medium grade concretes i.e. M30. The rice husk ash
and ceramic powder is replaced with cement at 0%, 15% and 20%. The cubes and cylinders are casted and cured
for 7 days and 28 days and destructive tests are conducted. After curing period, the specimens are tested to know
the strength and quality of the concrete specimens after 6 months from the casting. The obtained values are
compared with the standard values of the conventional mix.
LITERATURE REVIW
GENERAL
• This Chapter presents the background to the needs of alternative pozzalonic material to manufacture concrete
and their use in concrete. The available literature on RHA is also briefly viewed. Over 5% of global CO2
emissions can be attributed to Portland cement production. Demand for cement continues to grow. The
emissions caused by annual increases in production exceed gains to reduce emissions through manufacturing
efficiencies and cleaner fuels. And also increase in the cost of conventional building materials and to provide
a sustainable growth; the construction field has prompted the designers and developers to look for ‘alternative
materials’ for the possible use in civil engineering constructions. For this objective, the use of industrial waste
products and agricultural by products are very constructive. These industrial wastes and agricultural
byproducts such Crush stone , Fly Ash, Rice Husk Ash, Silica Fume, and Slag etc can be used as
cementing materials because of their pozzolanic behaviour, which otherwise require large tracts of lands for
dumping. Large amounts of wastes obtained as by-products from many of the industries can be the main
sources of such alternate materials. The world rice harvest is estimated at 588 million tons per year and India
is second largest producer of rice in the world with annual production of 132 million tons per year. Thus the
concrete industry offers an ideal method to integrate and utilize number of waste materials, which are socially
acceptable, easily available, and economically within the buying powers of an ordinary man. Presence of
such materialism cement concrete not only reduces the carbon dioxide emission, but also imparts significant
improvement in workability and durability.
MATERIALS USED
MATERIALS AND THEIR PROPERTIES

The Raw materials that are used in the production of concrete are mentioned below.

 Coarse aggregates
 Fine aggregates
 Cement
 Rice husk ash
 Ceramic powder
COARSE AGGREGATE

The material whose particles are of size are retained on IS sieve of size 4.75mm is termed as coarse
aggregate and containing only so much finer material as is permitted for the various types described in
IS: 383-1970 is considered as coarse aggregate. Aggregates are the major ingredients of concrete. They
constitute 70-80% of the total volume, provide a rigid skeleton structure for concrete, and act as
economical space fillers. Because at least three-quarters of the volume of the concrete is occupied by
aggregate, it is not surprising that its quality is of considerable importance. The properties of aggregate
greatly affect the durability and structural performance of concrete.
Fine aggregate

The size of the fine aggregate is below 4.75mm. Fine aggregates can be natural or
manufactured. The grade must be throughout the work. The moisture content or absorption
characteristics must be closely monitored. The fine aggregate as shown in Figure 3.2 used is
natural sand obtained from the river Godavari conforming to grading zone-II of Table 3 of IS:
10262-2009. The results of various tests on fine aggregate are given in Table 3.2. The fine
aggregate shall consist of natural sand or, subject to approval, other inert materials with similar
characteristics, or combinations having hard, strong, durable particles. The use of concrete is
being constrained by urbanization, zoning regulations, increased cost and environmental
concern.
1. ORDINARY PORTLAND CEMENT

Ordinary Portland cement is used for general constructions. The raw materials required for manufacture of Portland cement are
calcareous materials, such as limestone or chalk and argillaceous materials such as shale or clay. The manufacture of cement
consists of grinding the raw materials, mixing them intimately in certain proportions depending upon their purity and
composition and burning them in a kiln at a temperature of about 13000C to 15000C at which temperature, the material sinters
and partially fuses to form nodular shaped clinker. The clinker is cooled and ground to a fine

Cement

The cement is to be tested in the laboratory for its quality requirement limitations as per Indian Standards. The
cement used was ordinary Portland cement of OPC 53 grade (KCP 53 grade) as shown in Figure 3.1 confirming to
IS: 12269-2013.Various tests are conducted to know the physical properties of cement and the results are tabulated
below in Table 3.1. All 16 the tests conducted are as per the norms of standard specifications given in IS 4031 and
the results are tabulated.
Type of Concrete Mix Water lits Cement Kg/ m³ Rice husk Fine aggregate Coarse
Grade ash Kg/m3 Kg/ m³ aggregate
Kg/ m³

M30 161.67 367.00 0 686.02 1209.89

Normal
0.44 1 1.86 3.29
Concrete

Cement with M30 161.67 311.95 55.05 686.02 1209.89

15% rice husk
ash 0.44 1 1.86 3.29

161.67 293.6 73.4 1209.89

Cement with M30 686.02
20% rice husk ash
0.44 1 1.86 3.29
Table 4.1: quantities of materials used in concrete replacing cement with rice husk ash
Table 4.2: quantities of materials used in concrete replacing cement with ceramic powder

Type of Mix Water Cement Kg/ Ceramic Fine Coarse

Concrete Grade lits m³ powder aggrega te aggregate
Kg/m3 Kg/ m³ Kg/ m³

161.67 367.00 0 686.02 1209.89

Normal M30
0.44 1 1.86 3.29
Concrete

Cement with 161.67 311.95 55.05 686.02 1209.89

15% ceramic M30
powder 0.44 1 1.86 3.29
161.67 293.6 73.4 1209.89
Cement with 686.02
20% ceramic M30
0.44 1 1.86 3.29
powder
 CHAPTER 5
WORK IN PROGREES