METHOD FOR UTILIZING RICE HUSK ASH AND METAKAOLIN IN CONCRETE

Abstract

ABSTRACT A method (100) for utilizing rice husk ash and metakaolin in concrete, comprising: preparing rice husk ash through controlled combustion of rice husk; producing metakaolin through the calcination of kaolin clay; incorporating rice husk ash and metakaolin into a concrete mix; optimizing the mix proportions to enhance concrete properties; and evaluating the mechanical and durability performance of the resulting concrete.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0001] This invention generally relates to a field of construction materials, specifically to a method for the utilization of rice husk and metakaolin in concrete. The invention aims to enhance the properties and sustainability of concrete by incorporating rice husk ash and metakaolin, leading to improved mechanical strength, durability, and environmental benefits.
BACKGROUND

[0002] The subject matter discussed in the background section should not be assumed to be prior art merely as a result of its mention in the background section. Similarly, a problem mentioned in the background section or associated with the subject matter of the background section should not be assumed to have been previously recognized in the prior art. The subject matter in the background section merely represents different approaches, which in and of themselves may also correspond to implementations of the claimed technology.
[0003] Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials globally, kn , Claims:WE CLAIM:
1. A method (100) for utilizing rice husk ash and metakaolin in concrete, comprising:
preparing rice husk ash through controlled combustion of rice husk;
producing metakaolin through the calcination of kaolin clay;
incorporating rice husk ash and metakaolin into a concrete mix;
optimizing the mix proportions to enhance concrete properties; and
evaluating the mechanical and durability performance of the resulting concrete.

2. The method (100) of claim 1, wherein the rice husk ash is characterized for its chemical composition and particle size to determine its suitability as a supplementary cementitious material.

3. The method (100) of claim 1, wherein the metakaolin is characterized for its physical and chemical properties to ensure high pozzolanic reactivity.

4. The method (100) of claim 1, wherein the concrete mix design is optimized by adjusting the proportions of rice husk ash, metakaolin, cement, aggregates, and water to achieve the desired workability, strength, and durability.

5. The metho

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