EXPLORING CONCRETE PERFORMANCE WITH THE ADDITION OF POLYPROPYLENE FIBER, FLY ASH, AND RICE HUSK

Abstract

This research looks at how adding fly ash,rice husk, and polypropylene fiber affects concrete's performance. The purpose of the study is to assess how these materials affect the durability, workability, and mechanical qualities of concrete. The addition of polypropylene fibers to concrete is known to increase
its tensile strength and resistance to cracks. Fly ash, a coal combustion byproduct, is utilized as an additional cementitious ingredient to enhance workability and decrease permeability. The potential advantages of rice husk, an agricultural waste, in terms of its low weight and insulating qualities are being investigated.