Static Strength and Durability Testing of Biomass Fly Ash in Concrete

Authors

John Hema, Brigham Young University
Dr. Fernando Fonseca, Brigham Young University

Keywords

static strength, testing, biomass fly ash, concrete, electrical energy

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Abstract

Fossil fuels are used in modern power plants throughout the world to produce electrical energy. This process increases air pollution and generates millions of tons of a by-product known as fly ash. Fly ash is the inorganic residue that remains after pulverized coal is burned. This residue rapidly accumulates and is often disposed of in landfills, filling them to capacity. One solution to reducing the amount of waste has been to use fly ash in concrete.

Recommended Citation

Hema, John and Fonseca, Dr. Fernando (2014) "Static Strength and Durability Testing of Biomass Fly Ash in Concrete," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 85.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/85