Sustainable Green Concrete with Coconut Shell Fines

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What economic advantage does using rice husk ash in concrete provide for the rice industry?

Unique and economic advantages

How does RHA-based sand concrete block impact room temperature?

Reduces room temperature

What is the effect of using rice husk ash to reduce the thickness of concrete?

Lighter material ideal for lightweight construction

What type of concrete blocks can be produced using RHA and what is their impact on heat conductivity?

RHA-based sand concrete blocks; reduce heat conductivity

Concrete is composed mainly of cement, water, and fine and ______.

coarse aggregate

The increasing carbon footprint caused by the production of cement has exacerbated ______ change.

climate

Agricultural by-products are widely used in the construction industry as partial replacements for ______.

cement

By utilizing agricultural by-products in concrete, it can help to reduce the amount of agricultural waste in the ______.

country

In place of cement, alternative cementitious materials have been tried and proven successful in the ______ sector.

building

The approximate amount of rice husk waste in the Philippines in 2021 was 3.96 million tons, which can contribute to ____________ change if not properly disposed of.

climate

Rice husks are often removed and discarded upon milling rice, but they can be utilized as a substitute for some of the cement in making ____________ works.

concrete

Rice husk ash can enhance the physico-mechanical properties of cement and concrete mixes due to its inclusion of amorphous ____________.

silica

Coconut shells have significant potential in construction due to their exceptional ____________ and modulus.

strength

The impermeable microstructure of rice husk ash in concrete increases longevity by inhibiting sulfate attack, chloride penetration, and ____________.

carbonation

Discover the benefits of using coconut shell fines in place of fine aggregates to create sustainable green concrete with reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Explore different scenarios where the sand is partially replaced by coconut shell fines, leading to high-quality concrete. Learn about the findings and emphasis from Tomar et al. (2021) regarding the mechanical strengths of these concrete mixtures.

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