| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1063228 | Resources, Conservation and Recycling | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Solid waste management is the prime concern globally due to ever increasing quantities of waste materials and industrial by-products. Scarcity of land-filling space and because of its ever increasing cost, recycling and utilization of industrial by-products and waste materials has the only option. There are several types of such materials. The utilization of such materials in concrete not only makes it economical, but also helps in reducing disposal concerns. One such material is wood ash (WA). Wood ash (WA) is the residue generated due to combustion of wood and wood products (chips, saw dust, bark, etc.). It is the inorganic and organic residue remaining after the combustion of wood or unbleached wood fiber.This paper details about the physical, chemical, elemental and mineralogical composition of wood ash. It highlights the influence of wood ash on the slump, water absorption, compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, flexural strength, freezing and thawing resistance, and shrinkage of concrete. It also deals with the leaching behavior of wood ash.
► This paper discusses the use of wood ash in concrete. ► Presents properties of wood ash including applications of wood ash. ► Effect of wood ash on the fresh, strength and durability properties of concrete.
