Use of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Raw Material in Production of Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete

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Sugarcane bagasse ash (ScBA) obtained as a byproduct of sugar processing may be used as a raw material for producing autoclaved lightweight concrete (ALC). We examined the chemical composition and physical properties of ScBA and determined that the material is not hazardous as defined by the Thai Ministry of Industry. The optimal production conditions for ScBA-containing ALC were a cement/sand ratio of 65/36, a water/total composition ratio of 0.24, and a curing time of 16 h. Maximum compressive strength was obtained in samples containing 20 wt% ScBA.

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Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 652-654)

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1242-1246

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January 2013

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