Characterization of Paver Block Developed Using Rice Husk Ash (RHA) for Medium Traffic Condition

Typically, the wastes generated from the industrial and agricultural sector have raised problems related to waste management and pollution. However, using these wastes in addition to other conventional building materials has both functional and financial benefits. These wastes have no economic value and are easily available at lower cost including transportation. The use of these waste materials in construction has a significant contribution to protect the environment and conservation of natural resources. Silica fume, Fly ash, Corn Cob Ash, Rice Husk Ash, and volcanic ash are some of the waste items that have been investigated for usage in blended cement because they have pozzolanic qualities. Waste products from the rice industry, i.e., rice husk is usually dumped in open field or burned. It significantly affects the environment and also does not have any economical benefit. Rice husks generally have no constructional use. The husk ash was obtained from the mills which uses ash as fuel for thermal use because the burning temperature required is so high and we got the rice husk ash as residue or by-product by rice mills. This research paper uses partial replacement of cement in the construction of paver block by rice husk ash for medium traffic condition in levels of 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25.