Investigating Olive Waste Ash as a Sustainable Additive in Rigid Pavement Design
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https://doi.org/10.63278/10.63278/mme.v31.1Keywords:
Concrete, Olive waste ash, OWA, Rigid pavement, Aggregate.Abstract
One of the effective solutions to help the environment, which is of great importance, is the possibility of reusing organic waste. Effective recycling of waste can contribute to environmental preservation. This study was conducted to examine the potential use of olive waste ash (OWA) as an additive to improve the performance of rigid pavements. In this research, olive waste ash was added to the concrete mix in quantities of 3, 6, 9, and 12 percent by weight of cement. The results of laboratory tests showed that adding 3 percent of OWA, despite an 8 percent reduction in compressive strength (which is less significant in concrete used for rigid pavements), led to an increase in tensile strength, which plays a key role in improving the performance of rigid concrete pavements. On the other hand, the use of this additive increased the air void percentage in the concrete mix, which improves the concrete surface’s resistance to freeze-thaw cycles. Therefore, using small amounts of this waste, in addition to increasing the service life of rigid concrete pavements, plays a beneficial role in helping the environment and reducing the costs of disposal of organic and agricultural waste.
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