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Table 12 Effects of RHA on slump, saturated water absorption and durability properties of concrete (free w/b ratio = 0.50).

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

24

6.8

6.7

6.4

1.88

1.23

5

90

6.6

7.0

6.9

1.74

1.19

10

23

6.7

7.0

6.5

3.81

1.33

15

3

7.4

7.7

6.6

2.86

1.17

20

1

8.0

8.8

6.7

3.13

3.12