This project investigated the thermal properties and strength of cement with the addition of rice husk ash (RHA) and cenospheres in five mix designs tested against ordinary portland cement (OPC). Although research exists on how various percentages of RHA and cenospheres affect cement’s strength and durability, there is little information on the thermal impact of these additives. Understanding the thermal properties of the modified materials gives potential for a more resistant product that can be supplemented for ordinary portland cement.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Johnson, Brendan M
• Stomski, Daniel R
• Soltero, Serena M
• Teliska, Abbey L

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-030217-155339

Advisor

• Sakulich, Aaron R.

Year

• 2017

Date created

• 2017-03-02

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright