Effects of Rice Hush as Substitute for Fine Aggregate in Concrete Mixture

Abstract

This experimental study aimed to analyze the effect of rice husks as fine aggregate in terms of water-cement ratio, quality and size of coarse aggregate, and consistency of the mixture and determine how rice husk differ with other ordinary concrete mix as fine aggregate in terms of water adsorption, compressive strength, tensile strength and modulus of elasticity. This also aims to help contribute to the industry in saving the environment, to encourage the government to find solutions regarding the disposal to landfills of waste materials and save the environment, to provide new knowledge to the contractors and developers on how to improve the construction industry methods and services by using rice husk, and to sustain good product performance and meet recycling goals. Observations from the tests performed were conducted in the laboratory where precise data were gathered and completely attained