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Table 11 Effects of RHA on slump, saturated water absorption and sorptivity properties of concrete (free w/b ratio = 0.45).

From: Strength and Some Durability Properties of Concrete Containing Rice Husk Ash Produced in a Charcoal Incinerator at Low Specific Surface

RHA replacement (%)

Slump (mm)

Saturated water absorption (%)

Sorptivity i m / t × 10 - 5

28 days

90 days

180 days

28 days

90 days

0

3

5.8

5.7

5.6

2.45

2.18

5

30

6.0

6.4

6.4

2.10

2.05

10

3

6.7

6.7

6.2

2.00

1.91

15

0

7.0

6.9

6.2

1.50

0.90