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@article{198954,
        author = {L.V.Pavan Kumar and K.Spandana and A.V. Mohana Reddy},
        title = {EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON FLY ASH AND RICE HUSK ASH AS PARTIAL CEMENT REPLACEMENT MATERIALS IN CONCRETE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {11986-11993},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198954},
        abstract = {The increasing need for sustainable construction materials has led to the utilization of industrial and agricultural wastes in concrete. Fly Ash (FA) and Rice Husk Ash (RHA) are widely available by products with good pozzolanic properties. This experimental investigation focuses on the use of fly ash and rice husk ash as partial replacement materials for cement in concrete. Concrete mixes were prepared by replacing cement with varying percentages of FA and RHA, both individually and in combination. The study aims to reduce cement consumption while improving the environmental sustainability of concrete. Tests were conducted to evaluate workability, compressive strength, split tensile strength, and durability properties of concrete. Specimens were tested at different curing ages to assess strength development. Results showed that fly ash improves workability and long-term strength, while rice husk ash enhances strength and durability due to its high silica content. An optimum replacement level was identified that provided better performance than conventional concrete. The study concludes that FA and RHA can be effectively used to produce economical, durable, and eco-friendly concrete.},
        keywords = {Fly Ash, Rice Husk Ash, Sustainable Concrete, Cement, Replacement, Workability, Durability, Compressive Strength.},
        month = {April},
        }