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DEVELOPMENT OF CLSM USING COAL ASH AND

WOOD ASH, A SOURCE OF NEW POZZOLANIC

MATERIALS

By Tarun R. Naik, Rudolph N. Kraus, Shiw S. Singh, and

Parisha P. Chanodia

Report No. CBU-2000-36

REP-420

January 2001

To be submitted to the ACI Materials Journal.

Department of Civil Engineering and Mechanics

College of Engineering and Applied Science

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE

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CLSM CONTAINING MIXTURES OF COAL ASH AND A NEW POZZOLANIC

MATERIAL

Tarun R. Naik, Rudolph N. Kraus, Shiw S. Singh, Parisha P. Chanodia

ABSTRACT

Significant amount of ash is generated from burning wood with supplementary fuels such as coal,

oil, natural gas, and coke by pulp and paper mills and wood-products manufacturers. Thus, the

ash generated from such facilities is a mixture of wood ash and other ashes generated from such

supplemental fuels. In this investigation, such wood ash is referred to as a combined-fuel ash

(CFA). This investigation was carried out to develop Controlled Low-Strength Materials

(CLSM) mixtures using various sources of CFAs. Three different series of CLSM mixtures were

manufactured using five sources of CFAs. Each series of CLSM mixtures was designed for a

different long-term compressive strength, <0.7 MPa (<100 psi), 0.7 to 3.4 MPa (100 to 500 psi),

and 3.4 to 8.3 MPa (500 to 1,200 psi). All CLSM mixtures were tested for flow, bleedwater,

settlement, shrinkage and cracking, setting characteristics, density, compressive strength, and

permeability. The results revealed that CLSM, meeting ACI 229 requirements, can be

manufactured using substantial amounts of CFAs.

Key words: controlled low-strength materials; flowable fill; CLSM; backfill; wood ash;

combined fuel ash; flowable matter

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Prof. Tarun R. Naik is Director of the UWM Center for By-Products Utilization, Department of

Civil Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He is a member of

ACI Committee 232, "Fly Ash and Natural Pozzolans in Concrete", Committee 228,

"Nondestructive Testing of Concrete", Committee 214, "Evaluation of Results of Strength Tests

of Concrete", and Committee 123, "Research". He was also chairman the ASCE technical

committee "Emerging Materials" (1995-2000).

ACI member Rudolph N. Kraus is Assistant Director, UWM Center for By-Products

Utilization, Milwaukee, WI. He has been involved with numerous projects on the use of by-

product materials including utilization of used foundry sand and fly ash in CLSM (Controlled

Low Strength Materials), evaluation and development of CLSM, evaluation of lightweight

aggregates, and use of by-product materials in the production of dry-cast concrete products.

Dr. Shiw S. Singh is Research Associate, UWM Center for By-Products Utilization, Milwaukee,

WI. He completed his Ph.D. from University of Wisconsin-Madison in biomechanics. His

research interests include solid mechanics, strength and durability of composite materials

including cement-based materials, and remedial investigation of sites contaminated with

hazardous materials.

Parisha P. Chanodia is pursuing her Master of Science degree in Structural Engineering at the

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Her research interests include by-products utilization in

cement-based materials.

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INTRODUCTION

Wood ash is usually generated by saw mills, pulp mills, and the wood-products industry, by

burning a combination of wood products, such as bark, twigs, knots, chips, etc. with other

supplementary fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas, and coke to generate electricity and/or steam

required for their manufacturing processes. Therefore, the resulting ash is sometimes referred to

as combined-fuel ash (CFA). A majority of such CFAs generated in the USA is either landfilled

or applied on land as a soil supplement. Landfilling is becoming very restrictive and costly while

land application is also restricted because of the presence of undesirable elements and/or high

alkalinity. Some studies [1-8] have been reported toward evaluating physical and chemical

properties of wood ash or CFAs. Based on these properties, a number of constructive use options

such as pollution control [3], land application [9,10,11], construction materials [13,14], have

been reported. However, most of these applications consume very limited amounts of CFAs due

to low-volume uses resulting from environmental restrictions or low economic benefits. More

recently, Naik and his colleagues [8,15] indicated that large amounts of CFAs can be used in

cement-based materials such as CLSM, low and medium-strength concrete, masonry products,

roller-compacted concrete (RCC) pavement, road base materials, blended cements, etc.

However, technology for manufacturer of these materials using CFAs is yet to be established.

Large volumes of CFAs would be consumed in the manufacture of CLSM. Depending upon

intended use, CLSM can be proportioned for compressive strength up to 8.3 MPa (1,200 psi) at

the age of 28 days. CLSM can be used for foundations, bridge abutments, buildings, retaining

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walls, utility trenches, etc. as backfill; as embankments, grouts, abandoned tunnels and mine

fillings for stabilization of such cavities, etc. CLSM mixture flows like a liquid, and supports

like a solid due to its self-setting and hardening behavior. It can typically harden within a few

hours of placement. For excavatable CLSM, mixtures should be proportioned to attain

compressive strength in the range of 0.4 to 0.7 MPa (50 to 100 psi) at the 28-day age. CLSM can

provide cost-effective alternatives to conventional compacted granular backfill or structural fill

materials (soil or other granular materials). This is primarily due to lower cost of labor and

significantly reduced time required for placement compared to the cost of placing and

compacting conventional granular fill materials. The placement of conventional granular fill

material requires testing after each lift of 305 to 310 mm (12 to 24 in.), while this is not required

for CLSM due to its self-compacting behavior. Since CLSM mixture exhibits very low to

negligible settlement after hardening, it provides better support for overlying structures (and/or

pavements) and avoids the damage associated with the base/support settlement.

Substantial amount of work has been done concerning the use of coal ash in the manufacture of

CLSM [16-20]. However, activities have not been reported concerning the use of CFAs in the

manufacture of CLSM. Therefore, this investigation was carried out to develop CLSM mixtures

for various applications incorporating high volumes of CFAs derived from various sources.

EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM

Three series (L, M, and H) of experiments were designed and conducted. Each of these series

was developed to obtain a different long-term compressive strength levels at later ages (28 to 91

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days). CLSM mixtures developed for the project were 0.3 to 0.7 MPa (50 to 100 psi) for Series

L, low-strength mixtures; 0.7 to 3.4 MPa (100 to 500 psi) for Series M, medium-strength

mixtures; and 3.4 to 8.3 MPa (500 to 1200 psi) for Series H, high-strength mixtures.

MATERIALS

Materials utilized for this project consisted of CFA, cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate, and

coal fly ash. Each material was characterized for physical and chemical properties in accordance

with the appropriate ASTM standards. The detailed data on properties of these materials are

reported elsewhere [14]. Summary data is provided in Tables 1 and 2.

Five different sources of CFA were used for this project. Each CFA was characterized for

physical properties such as fineness (ASTM C 430), strength activity index with cement (ASTM

C 109), water requirement (ASTM C 109), autoclave expansion (ASTM C 151), and specific

gravity (ASTM C 188). Each CFA was also tested for chemical properties which included

determination of oxides, basic chemical elements, and mineralogy. The physical and chemical

properties of CFA are given in Tables 1 and 2, respectively.

One source of fine aggregate was utilized in this investigation for the high-strength (Series H)

CLSM mixtures. Physical properties of the sand were determined per ASTM C 33 requirements

for the following properties: unit weight (ASTM C 29), specific gravity and absorption (ASTM

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C 128), fineness (ASTM C 136), material finer than #200 sieve (ASTM C 117), and organic

impurities (ASTM C 40).

Type I cement was used throughout this investigation. Cement was tested per ASTM C 150

requirements for air content (ASTM C 185), fineness (ASTM C 204), autoclave expansion

(ASTM C 151), compressive strength (ASTM C 109), time of setting (ASTM C 191), and

specific gravity (ASTM C 188).

All CLSM mixtures were batched in the laboratory of the UWM Center for By-Products

Utilization. The low-strength CLSM (Series L) mixtures consisted of CFA, ASTM Type I

cement, and water. The medium-strength CLSM (Series 2) mixtures consisted of CFA, an

increased amount of ASTM Type I cement, and water. The high-strength CLSM (Series H)

mixtures consisted of CFA, ASTM Type I cement, sand, and water. These CLSM mixtures were

proportioned to maintain a practical value of flow in the range of approximately 250 mm 50

(10 2 in.).

MANUFACTURING OF CLSM

All CLSM ingredients were manually loaded in a 2.7 m3 (9 ft

3) rotating drum concrete mixer.

The required amount of cement together with one-half the specified quantity of fly ash or sand

was loaded into the mixer and mixed for three minutes. Three-quarters of the specified water

was then added to the mixer and then mixed for an additional three minutes. The remaining CFA

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or sand, and water was added to the mixer and then mixed for five more minutes. Additional

water was added in the mixture as needed for achieving the desired flow, prior to discharging the

CLSM for testing. Whenever additional water was added to obtain the specified fresh CLSM

characteristics, the CLSM mixture was mixed for an additional five minutes. The resulting

mixture was then discharged into a pan for further testing and evaluation.

SPECIMEN PREPARATION AND TESTING

Fresh CLSM mixtures were tested for properties such as air content (ASTM D 6023), flow

(ASTM D 6103), unit weight (ASTM D 6023), and setting (ASTM D 6024). Ambient air

temperature was also measured and recorded. For each mixture, CLSM test specimens were

prepared for compressive strength (ASTM D 4832), water permeability (ASTM D 5084), and

setting and hardening tests. Compressive strength of 150 x 300-mm (6 x 12-in) cylindrical

specimens was determined at the 3-, 7-, 14-, 28-, and 91-day ages. Permeability was tested at the

ages of 28 and 91 days using 100 x 100-mm (4 x 4-in) cylindrical specimens. The amount of

bleed water and level of the solids (settlement) of CLSM mixtures were also measured in a 150 x

300-mm (6 x 12-in.) cylinder. All test specimens were cast in accordance with ASTM D 4832.

These specimens were typically cured for one day in their molds in the UWM-CBU laboratory at

about 24 2C (75 2F). These specimens were then demolded and placed in a standard

moist-curing room maintained at 100% R.H. and 23 1 C (73 2 F), temperature until the

time of test (ASTM D 4832). The setting characteristics of the CLSM mixtures were determined

using specimens cast in molds, approximately 300 x 300 x 75-mm (12 x 12 x 3-in.). The CLSM

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was cast directly into the mold and left uncovered for the entire measurement period. The setting

characteristics were determined in accordance with ASTM D 6024. This method measures

diameter of an impression by a spherical steel ball of the Kelly Ball apparatus. Per ASTM D

6024, a CLSM mixture becomes suitable to support load when a maximum diameter of

impression of 76 mm (3 in.) is reached. This value was considered too high for the cylinders to

be safely demolded without damaging the test specimens. Based upon comparing the setting

consistency of the CLSM, as cast in the cylinder molds, a more reasonable value was considered

to be approximately 50 mm (2 in.).

RESULT AND DISCUSSION

Fresh CLSM Properties

Mixture proportions and fresh CLSM properties for Series L CLSM mixtures are given in Table

3. Flow of all the Series L mixtures were approximately 250 mm (10 in.). Unit weight of the

mixtures varied between 1,195 to 1,724 kg/m3 (74.6 to 107.6 lb/ft

3). Mixture 3-L (CFA Source

W-3) had the highest unit weight of 1,726 kg/m3 (107.6 lb/ft

3) while Mixture 2-L (CFA Source

W-2) exhibited the lowest unit weight of 1,195 kg/m3 (74.6 lb/ft

3). The remaining mixtures had

unit weight of approximately 1,323 to 1,371 kg/m3 (82.6 to 85.6 lb/ft

3). The unit weight of the

mixtures agrees with the physical properties of the CFA materials; the mixture containing CFA

with the lowest specific gravity also produced the lowest CLSM unit weight.

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Mixture proportions and fresh properties for Series M mixtures are shown in Table 4. Similar to

the Series L mixtures, unit weight of the mixtures varied in agreement with the specific gravity of

the CFA material. The water demand for the Series M mixtures was similar to that for the Series

L mixtures. The flow of the Series M mixtures was 265 5 mm (10.5 0.25 in.). The unit

weight followed the same general trend as observed for the Series L mixtures. This was expected

since only the quantity of cement was increased for these mixtures compared to the Series L

mixtures.

Mixture proportions and fresh properties of the Series H mixtures are given in Table 5. These

mixtures contained concrete sand to develop relatively high-strength. The water demand to

obtain the design flow of approximately 250 mm (10 in.) decreased relative to Series L mixtures

which did not contain sand. The required amount of water was approximately 356 to 534 kg/m3

(600 to 900 lb/yd3) for the Series H mixtures, compared to 475 to 712 kg/m

3 (800 to 1,200

lb/yd3) for the Series L or Series M mixtures without fine aggregate. Unit weights of the Series

H mixtures were also significantly higher than the lower-strength mixtures. The values of unit

weight ranged from 1,602 to 1,735 kg/m3 (100 to 127 lb/ft

3) for high-strength mixtures and from

1,602 to 1,762 kg/m3 (75 to 110 lb/yd

3) for the low-strength mixtures. The increase in the unit

weight was attributed to the higher specific gravity of the sand relative to the CFA.

Bleedwater is given as the depth of water present at the top of a 150 x 300 mm (6 x 12 in.)

cylinder filled with CLSM. The bleedwater provides an indication of the cohesiveness of the

CLSM mixture. Minimizing the amount of bleedwater is desirable to minimize potential

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leaching of elements and escape of bleedwater from the excavation being filled. Bleedwater

measurements of the low-strength, Series L, CLSM mixtures showed that initially, bleedwater

accumulated to a depth of 1.5 to 9.5 mm (1/16 to 3/8 in.), but quickly dissipated after 4 to 8 hours

(Table 6). Table 7 shows that the bleedwater of the medium-strength, Series M, CLSM mixtures.

Bleedwater after one hour ranged from zero to 12.5 mm (1/2 in.) in depth. The bleedwater also

did not dissipate as quickly as for the low-strength CLSM mixtures. Mixtures 1-M, 4-M and 5-

M still had 9.5 to 11.1 mm (1/8 to 7/16 in.) of bleedwater remaining after 24 hours. Except

mixtures 4-H and 5-H, Series H CLSM mixtures did not exhibit any bleedwater beyond 24 hours

(Table 8)

SETTLEMENT

The settlement of the CLSM is the measured level of the solidified CLSM using the top of a 150

x 300 mm (6 x 12 in.) cylinder as the reference point. The settlement measurements would

indicate any potential to shrink or expand and the amount of visible cracking on the surface

which may lead to the inflow of water into the CLSM. The settlement of the low-strength, Series

L CLSM, mixtures showed a slight shrinkage of Mixtures 1-L, and 5-L, while the level of

Mixture 4-L remains relatively constant (Table 9). Two of the mixtures exhibited expansion,

Mixtures 2-L and 3-L. Mixture 3-L showed a slight expansion of approximately 9.5 mm (3/8 in.)

which offset the initial settlement of the CLSM. A large expansion occurred for Mixture 2-L.

Mixture 2-L (CFA Source W-2) visibly expanded as soon as placed into the cylinder molds and

expanded over 25 mm in one hour. Precautions must be taken when using Mixture 2-L due to

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the significant expansion. Placing this mixture in a confined volume could lead to internal

pressure that would have to be accounted for in the design. However, the expansive

characteristics may be of use when filling a space such as an abandoned tank or pipeline to assure

that no voids remain.

The settlement data of medium-strength CLSM mixtures are given in Table 10. The settlement

or expansion of the medium-strength Series M mixtures was lower compared to the low-strength,

Series L CLSM except for Mixture 2-M, which had increased expansion. This mixture used the

same source of CFA as used in Mixture 2-L, Source W-2. The increased expansion of this

mixture may indicate a reaction with the cement since the cement content of 2-M mixture has

significantly increased over that used for Mixture 2-L.

The settlement data of the high-strength CLSM is given in Table 11. These mixtures show

settlement except for Mixture 2-H, containing CFA Source W-2, which now exhibited a slight

shrinkage rather than expansion. This mixture has a high cement content, 205 kg/m3 (345

lb/yd3), but sand has been introduced into the mixture. The presence of sand in the mixture may

provide a confining effect for the expansion product since the unit weight of the CLSM mixture

has increased over 481 kg/m3 (30 lb/ft

3) from that of Mixture 2-L or 2-M.

Setting and Hardening Characteristics

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The setting characteristics of the CLSM mixtures are shown in Figs. 1 through 3. Setting of the

CLSM mixtures have been established for two different levels of imprint diameters of 50 mm (2

in.) and 25 mm (1 in.). Setting of the low-strength Series L mixtures (Fig. 1) ranged from

approximately 24 to 96 hours to obtain a diameter of 50 mm (2 in.) to approximately 24 to over

60 hours to obtain a diameter of imprint of 25 mm (1 in.). Mixture 5-L exhibited a significant

delay in setting from the 50 mm (2 in.) to the 25 mm (1 in.) level, almost 200 hours. Other

mixtures set from the 50 mm (2 in.) to the 25 mm (1 in.) imprint diameter in approximately 60

hours. The source of CFA used for Mixture 5-L (Source W-5) seemed to delay the final setting

of the CLSM.

The setting characteristics of the medium-strength Series M mixtures are given in Fig. 2. As

expected, the time of setting of the CLSM to obtain a 50 mm (2 in.) imprint diameter was less

than the Series L mixtures, approximately 12 to 60 hours versus 24 to 96 hours. Similar to the

Series L, the time to reach the 25 mm (1 in.) imprint diameter was much longer for the mixture

containing CFA Source W-5, Mixture 5-M, than for the other medium-strength CLSM mixtures.

The medium-strength Series M mixtures set to the 25 mm (1 in.) diameter in 40 to 75 hours,

while Mixture 5-M set to the same level in over 240 hours. The time of setting for the high-

strength Series H mixtures (Fig. 3) to the 50 mm (2 in.) imprint level was 10 to 20 hours while

setting time to reach the 25 mm (1 in.) imprint level was 24 to 40 hours for Mixtures 1-H through

4-H. Again the CLSM mixture with CFA Source W-5 (Mixture 5-H) had the longest setting time

to reach the 25 mm (1 in.) level, over 72 hours. These setting results indicate that for CLSM

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incorporating CFA Source W-5, an accelerator should be used to control the final setting time to

acceptable levels.

Compressive Strength of CLSM Mixtures

The compressive strength data for the low-strength CLSM mixtures are given in Table 12. The

compressive strength results at the age of 28 days indicate that four of the mixtures 1-L, 2-L, 3-L,

and 4-L achieved satisfactory strength levels. At 28 days these mixtures had compressive

strengths of 0.2 to 0.3 MPa (35 to 50 psi). Mixture 5-L (CFA Source W-5) exhibited

compressive strength ranging from 0.5 to 1.2 MPa (75 to 170 psi) at 28 days, exceeding the

design strength range of 0.7 MPa (100 psi). This indicates that the amount of cement used for

Mixture 5-L, 95 kg/m3 (160 lb/yd

3), should be reduced for future mixtures to maintain long-term

compressive strengths below 0.7 MPa (100 psi).

The compressive strength data for the medium-strength Series M mixtures are given in Table 13.

These mixtures were designed and proportioned to achieve compressive strengths of

approximately 0.7 to 3.4 MPa (100 to 500 psi). The compressive strengths of all mixtures at the

age of 28 days were in the range of approximately 0.7 to 1.4 MPa (100 to 200 psi). The

compressive strength of mixture 3-M at the age of 91 days increased to 5.3 MPa (765 psi) while

other mixtures had compressive strengths of 1.1 to 2.7 MPa (165 to 390 psi). The strength

increase in Mixture 2-M indicates that a later age reaction occured in the CLSM when using this

source of CFA. This mixture has the same source of CFA (W-2) that exhibited expansion in the

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settlement tests. This CFA source, when used in CLSM, should be carefully evaluated for

applications where setting and long-term strengths gains are not of concern.

The compressive strength data for the high-strength Series H CLSM mixtures are shown in Table

14. All Series H Mixtures exhibited a significant increase in compressive strength between the

ages of 28 and 91 days. Mixtures 1-H, 3H, 4-H, and 5-H achieved 91-day compressive strengths

that met the design strength range. Mixture 2-H (CFA Source W-2) showed a large increase in

compressive strength between 28 and 91 days, 1.6 to 8.6 MPa (230 to 1250 psi). This

compressive strength exceeded the maximum specified for CLSM and indicates that the amount

of cement could be reduced slightly. Similar to the other Series L and Series M mixtures

containing CFA Source W-2, the long-term increase in compressive strength should be evaluated

and accounted for when designing fill applications.

Water Permeability of CLSM Mixtures

The permeability of the Series L mixtures are shown in Table 15. The permeability value varied

from 15 x 10-6

cm/s to 110 x 10-6

cm/s at the age of 28 days. The permeability data for Series M

CLSM mixtures are shown in Table 16. The permeability values varied from 5 x 10-6

cm/s to

510 x 10-6

cm/s at the age of 28 days. The permeability value decreased substantially at the age

of 91 days due to the increase in the maturity of concrete resulting from increased amount of C-

S-H formation in the CLSM matrix and thus improving the microstructure of the material. At the

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age of 91 days, permeability varied from 0.1 x 10-6

cm/s to 350 x 10-6

cm/s. Mixtures for 2-M

(CFA Source W-2) exhibited the highest permeability.

The permeability data for the H CLSM Mixtures are shown in Table 17. The permeability

decreased with age due to the densification in the material. Series H CLSM specimens mixtures

attained permeability ranging from 2 x 10-6

cm/s to 120 x 10-6

cm/s at the age of 28 days and

from 1 x 10-6

cm/s to 38 x 10-6

cm/s at the age of 91 days.

CONCLUSION

Based on data collected in this investigation, the following conclusions may be drawn.

The physical and chemical properties of the combined fuel ashes were significantly

influenced by their source.

Although all combined fuel ashes used in this work did not conform to the requirements of

ASTM C 618 Class C or Class F coal fly ash, they are suitable for use as a primary ingredient

of flowable CLSM.

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Fresh CLSM unit weight generally decreased when CFA content or water to cementitious

materials ratio was increased.

Compressive strength of CLSM mixtures increased with age. CLSM mixtures meeting ACI

229 requirements can be proportioned using large amounts of CFA for strength levels up to

8.3 MPa (1,200 psi) at the age of 28 to 91 days.

The permeabilities of the CLSM mixtures made with CFA decreased with increasing age and

compressive strength. The permeability values of the CLSM mixtures incorporating CFA

was generally lower than that normally observed for compacted clay.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The authors express their deep sense of gratitude to the UWS/RMDB Solid Waste Recovery

Research Program, Madison, WI, and its Program Manager Eileen Norby. Other sponsors of this

research project were: Consolidated Papers, Inc. (Stora Enso North America), Wisconsin

Rapids, WI; National Council for Air and Stream Improvement (NCASI), Kalamazoo, MI;

Weyerhaeuser Company, Rothschild, WI and Tacoma, WA; Wisconsin Electric Power Company,

Milwaukee, WI; and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Green Bay, WI. Special

appreciation is expressed to Ms. Lori Pennock and Bruce Ramme for their interest in this project

and monitoring project progress and achievements. Thanks are also due to the UWM Center for

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By-Products Utilization laboratory staff for their contributions in gathering and analysis of test

data for this project.

The Center was established in 1988 with a generous grant from the Dairyland Power

Cooperative, La Crosse, WI; Madison Gas and Electric Company, Madison, WI; National

Minerals Corporation, St. Paul, MN; Northern States Power Company, Eau Claire, WI;

Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Milwaukee, WI; Wisconsin Power and Light Company

(Alliant Energy), Madison, WI; and, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, Green Bay, WI.

Their financial support, and support from the Manitowoc Public Utilities, Manitowoc, WI is

gratefully acknowledged.

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Table 1 - Physical Properties of CFAs

TEST

PARAMETER

W-1

W-2

W-3

W-4

W-5

ASTM C 618

SPECIFICATIONS

CLASS

C

CLASS

F

CLASS

N Retained on

No.325 sieve (%)

23

60

90

40

12

34 max

34 max

34 max

Strength Activity

Index with Cement

(% of Control)

3-day

7-day

28-day

88.4

84.2

88.3

38.4

39.4

33.6

102.0*

83.3*

78.7*

53.8

59.3

59.4

112.3

72.0

67.0

75 min

75 min

75 min

75 min

75 min

75 min Water

Requirement (% of

Control)

115

155

115*

126

130

105

max

105

max

115

Autoclave

Expansion (%)

0.2

0.5

-0.63*

-0.22

0.12

±0.8

±0.8

0.8

max Unit Weight,

kg/m3 (lb/ft3)

545

(34.0)

412

(25.7)

1376

(85.9)

509

(31.8)

162

(10.1)

-

-

-

Specific Gravity

2.26

2.41

2.60

2.26

2.33

-

-

-

Variation from

Mean (%)

Fineness

Specific Gravity

N.A.

0.4

N.A.

0.4

N.A.

N.A.

N.A.

0.7

N.A.

0.1

5 max

5 max

5 max

5 max

5 max

5 max

*Material passing No. 100 (150 um) sieve was used for this test.

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Table 2 - Analysis for Oxides, SO3, and Loss on Ignition for CFAs

OXIDES, SO3, AND LOSS ON IGNITION ANALYSIS, (%)

Analysis

Parameter

W-1

W-2

W-3

W-4

W-5

ASTM C-618 Requirements

Class C

Class F

Class N

Silicon Dioxide,

SiO2

32.4

13.0

50.7

30.0

8.1

--

--

--

Aluminum

Oxide, Al2O3

17.1

7.8

8.2

12.3

7.5

--

--

--

Iron Oxide,

Fe2O3

9.8

2.6

2.1

14.2

3.0

--

--

--

SiO2 + Al2O3 +

Fe2O3

59.3

23.4

61.0

56.5

18.6

50.0

Min

70 Min

70 Min.

Calcium Oxide,

CaO

3.5

13.7

19.6

2.2

25.3

--

--

--

Magnesium

Oxide, MgO

0.7

2.6

6.5

0.7

4.5

--

--

--

Titanium Oxide,

TiO2

0.7

0.5

1.2

0.9

0.3

--

--

--

Potassium Oxide,

K2O

1.1

0.4

2.8

2.0

2.7

--

--

--

Sodium Oxide,

Na2O

0.9

0.6

2.1

0.5

3.3

--

--

--

Sulfite, SO3

2.2

0.9

0.1

2.1

12.5

5.0

Max

5.0

Max

4.0

Max. Loss on Ignition,

LOI (1000?C)

31.6

58.1

6.7

35.3

32.8

6.0

Max

6.0

Max

10.0

Max.

Moisture

2.4

0.5

0.2

0.4

3.3

3.0

Max

3.0

Max

3.0

Max. Available Alkali,

Na2O,

(ASTM C-311)

0.9

0.4

0.8

1.1

4.2

1.5

Max

1.5

Max

1.5

Max.

21

22

Table 3 - Mixture Proportions for the Series L CLSM Mixtures

Mix No.

1-L

2-L

3-L

4-L

5-L

Laboratory Mixture

Designation

N-1L

DC-1L

R-1L

B4-1L

B5-1L

Fly Ash Source

W-1

W-2

W-3

W-4

W-5

Fly Ash (%)

90

85

90

90

85

Cement, kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

77

(130)

89

(150)

53

(90)

56

(95)

95

(160)

Fly Ash, kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

641

(1080)

469

(790)

1187

(2000)

662

(1115)

498

(840)

Water, W kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

626

(1055)

635

(1070)

481

(810)

656

(1105)

730

(1230)

[W/(C+A)]

0.82

1.14

0.39

0.91

1.23 Air Temperature, C (F)

22.2

(72)

22.2

(72)

22.2

(72)

22.2

(72)

22.2

(72)

Fresh CLSM

Temperature, C (F)

23.3

(74)

23.3

(74)

23.9

(75)

22.8

(73)

24.4

(76)

Flow, mm (in.)

241

(9 ½)

254

(10)

254

(10)

254

(10)

254

(10)

Air Content (%)

2.4

5

3.5

2.8

1.0

Unit Weight, kg/m3

(lb/ft3)

1344

(83.9)

1195

(74.6)

1724

(107.6)

1371

(85.6)

1323

(82.6)

23

Table 4 - Mixture Proportions for the Series M CLSM Mixtures

Mix No.

1-M

2-M

3-M

4-M

5-M

Laboratory Mixture

Designation

N-1

DC-1

R-1

B4-1

B5-1

Fly Ash Source

W-1

W-2

W-3

W-4

W-5

Cement, kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

187

(315)

228

(385)

101

(170)

157

(265)

125

(210)

Fly Ash, kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

611

(1030)

400

(675)

1133

(1910)

617

(1040)

445

(750)

Water, W kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

602

(1015)

596

(1005)

510

(860)

635

(1070)

721

(1215)

[W/(C+A)]

0.75

0.95

0.41

0.82

1.26

Flow, mm (in.)

273

(10 ¾)

260

(10 ¼)

254

(10)

260

(10 ¼)

260

(10 ¼)

Air Content (%)

1.5

5.7

4.4

1.6

1.6

Air Temperature, C (F)

25.5

(78)

25.5

(78)

25.5

(78)

26.1

(79)

26.1

(79)

Fresh CLSM Temperature,

C(F)

22.2

(72)

27.8

(82)

25.5

(78)

31.1

(88)

22.2

(72)

Unit Weight, kg/m

3 (lb/ft

3)

1394

(87)

1234

(77)

1762

(110)

1410

(88)

1298

(81)

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Table 5 - Mixture Proportions for the Series H CLSM Mixtures

Mix No.

1-H

2-H

3-H

4-H

5-H

Laboratory Mixture

Designation

N-2

DC-2

R-2

B4-2

B5-2

Fly Ash Source

W-1

W-2

W-3

W-4

W-5

Cement, kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

169

(285)

205

(345)

196

(330)

175

(295)

157

(265)

Fly Ash, kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

427

(720)

205

(345)

537

(905)

392

(660)

353

(595)

Water, W kg/m

3 (lb/yd

3)

418

(705)

430

(725)

359

(605)

484

(815)

540

(910)

[W/(C+FA)]

0.7

1.05

0.48

0.85

1.04

SSD Fine Aggregate, kg/m

3

(lb/yd3)

774

(1305)

828

(1395)

946

(1595)

706

(1190)

611

(1030)

Flow, mm (in.)

273

(10 ¾)

260

(10 ¼)

273

(10 ¾)

260

(10 ¼)

260

(10 ¼)

Air Content (%)

1.4

6.3

1.6

1.3

0.9

Air Temperature, C (F)

25.6

(78)

26.1

(79)

25.6

(78)

25.6

(78)

24.4

(76)

Fresh CLSM Temperature, C

(F)

23.3

(74)

27.8

(82)

28.9

(84)

26.7

(80)

22.8

(73)

Unit Weight, kg/m

3 (lb/ft

3)

1794

(112)

1660

(104)

2035

(127)

1762

(110)

1666

(104)

25

Table 6 - Bleedwater of the Series L CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Bleedwater mm (in) *

1 hour 4 hour 8 hour 24 hour 2 days 3 days 2 days

1-L

9.5

(3/8)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0

0

0

2-L

3.2

(1/8)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0

0

0

3-L

9.5

(3/8)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

0

4-L

4.8

(3/16)

3.2

(1/8)

0

0

0

0

0

5-L

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0

0

0

0

*Average of three readings

Table 7 - Bleedwater of the Series M CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Bleedwater, mm (in) *

1 hour 4 hour 8 hour 24 hour 2 days 3 days 7 days

1-M

12.7

(½)

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

3.2

(1/8)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

2-M

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

3-M

3.2

(1/8)

0

0

0

0

0

0

4-M

3.2

(1/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

0

5-M

12.7

(1/2)

11.1

(7/16)

6.4

(1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0


26

Table 8 - Bleedwater of the Series H CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Bleedwater, mm (in.) *

1 hour

4 hour

8 hour

24 hour

2 days

3 days

1-H

4.8

(3/16)

3.2

(1/8)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0

2-H

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0

3-H

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

3.2

(1/8)

0

0

0

4-H

4.8

(3/16)

7.9

(5/16)

9.5

(3/8)

12.7

(1/2)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

5-H

6.4

(1/4)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

0

0

* Average of three readings

Table 9 - Settlement of the Series L CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Settlement, mm (in.)*

1 hour

4 hour

8 hour

24 hour

2 days

3 days

7 days

14 days

1-L

9.5

(3/8)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

7.9

(5/16)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

--

3/8

2-L

27.0

(1-1/16)*

--

49.2

(1-15/16)**

46.0

(1-13/16)**

46.0

(1-13/16)**

49.2

(1-15/16)

49.2

(1-15/16)*

--

3-L

9.5

(3/8)

1.6

(1/16)

--

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

0

4-L

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

5-L

3.2

(1/8)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)


27

**Values indicate CLSM expansion

28

Table 10 - Settlement of the Series M CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Settlement, mm (in.) *

1 hour

4 hour

8 hour

24 hour

2 days

3 days

7 days

14 days

1-M

12.7

(1/2)

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)

2-M

42.9

(1-11/16)**

50.8

(2)**

55.6

(2-3/16)**

61.9

(2-7/16)**

61.9

(2-7/16)**

61.9

(2-7/16)**

--

--

3-M

4.8

(3/16)

3.2

(1/8)

0

0

0

0

0

0

4-M

4.8

(3/16)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

11.1

(7/16)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

5-M

12.7

(1/2)

11.1

(7/16)

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

3.2

(1/8)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)

6.4

(1/4)


**Values indicate CLSM expansion

Table 11 - Settlement of the Series H CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Settlement, mm (in.)*

1 hour

4 hour

8 hour

24 hour

2 days

3 days

7 days

14 days

1-H

4.8

(3/16)

3.2

(1/8)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

1.6

(1/16)

4.8

(3/16)

4.8

(3/16)

2-H

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

1.6

(1/16)

0

0

0

0

0

3-H

9.5

(3/8)

6.4

(1/4)

3.2

(1/8)

0

0

0

0

0

4-H

4.8

(3/16)

6.4

(1/4)

9.5

(3/8)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

12.7

(1/2)

11.1

(7/16)

11.1

(7/16)

5-H

6.4

(1/4)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)

9.5

(3/8)


29

Table 12 - Compressive of the Series L CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Compressive Strength, kPa (psi) *

3-day

7-day

14-day

28-day

91-day

1-L

100

(15)

170

(25)

210

(30)

380

(55)

480

(70)

2-L

70

(10)

140

(20)

140

(20)

240

(35)

380

(55)

3-L

140

(20)

170

(25)

210

(30)

410

(60)

280

(140)

4-L

100

(15)

170

(25)

210

(30)

280

(40)

1170

(70)

5-L

140

(20)

480

(70)

520

(75)

1170

(170)

1790

(260)


Table 13 - Compressive of the Series M CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Compressive Strength, kPa (psi) *

3-day

7-day

14-day

28-day

91-day

1-M

310

(45)

340

(50)

480

(70)

1400

(200)

2840

(390)

2-M

450

(65)

550

(80)

720

(105)

970

(140)

2690

(765)

3-M

450

(65)

660

(95)

760

(110)

1280

(185)

1590

(230)

4-M

210

(30)

660

(95)

900

(130)

1450

(210)

2550

(370)

5-M

170

(25)

340

(50)

620

(90)

720

(105)

1140

(165)


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Table 14 - Compressive of the Series H CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Compressive Strength, kPa (psi)*

3-day

7-day

14-day

28-day

91-day

1-H

830 (120)

1380 (200)

2340 (340)

3240 (470)

6650 (965)

2-H

720 (105)

1070 (155)

1140 (165)

1590 (230)

8620 (1250)

3-H

1900 (275)

2280(330)

2480 (360)

3100 (450)

4000 (580)

4-H

850 (120)

1520 (220)

2520 (365)

3590 (520)

6960 (1010)

5-H

660 (95)

1480 (215)

2210 (320)

2210 (320)

4240 (615)


Table 15 - Permeability of the Series L CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.

Permeability (cm/sec)*

28-day

1-L

100 x 10

-6

2-L

54 x 10

-6

3-L

15 x 10

-6

4-L

35 x 10

-6

5-L

110 x 10

-6


31

Table 16 - Permeability of Series M CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.


28-day

91-day

1-M

6 x 10

-6

0.1 x 10

-6

2-M

510 x 10

-6

350 x 10

-6

3-M

20 x 10

-6

2.4 x 10

-6

4-M

5 x 10

-6

3.0 x 10

-6

5-M

74 x 10

-6

7.0 x 10

-6


Table 17 - Permeability of Series H CLSM Mixtures

Mixture

No.


28-day

91-day

1-H

12 x 10

-6

4 x 10

-6

2-H

2 x 10

-6

1 x 10

-6

3-H

120 x 10

-6

38 x 10

-6

4-H

19 x 10

-6

14 x 10

-6

5-H

4 x 10

-6

3 x 10

-6


30

Fig. 1 - Setting Characteristics for the Series L CLSM Mixtures

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 264 288 312 336Age, hours

Dia

met

er o

f Im

pri

nt,

mm

Mixture 1-L Mixture 2-L


Mixture 5-L

ASTM D 6024 Limit 76 mm

Fig. 2 - Setting Characteristics for the Series M CLSM Mixtures

-10

10

30

50

70

90

110

130

150

0 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 264 288 312

Age, hours

Dia

met

er o

f Im

pri

nt,

mm

Mixture 1-M Mixture 2-M


Mixture 5-M


31

Fig. 3 - Setting Characteristics for the Series H CLSM Mixtures

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

0 24 48 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 264

Age, hours

Dia

met

er o

f Im

pri

nt,

in

ches

Mixture 1-H Mixture 2-H


Mixture 5-H


Fig. 4 - Compressive Strength for Series L CLSM Mixtures

0

200

400

600

800

1000

1200

1400

1600

1800

2000

3 7 14 28 91

Age, days

Co

mp

ress

ive

Str

eng

th,

KP

a



Mixture 5-L

32

Fig. 5 - Compressive Strength for the Series M CLSM Mixtures

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

3 7 14 28 91

Age, days

Co

mp

ress

ive

Str

eng

th,

KP

a Mixture 1-M Mixture 2-M Mixture 3-M


Fig. 6 - Compressive Strength for the Series H CLSM Mixtures

0

1000

2000

3000

4000

5000

6000

7000

8000

9000

10000

3 7 14 28 91

Age, days

Co

mp

ress

ive

Str

eng

th,

KP

a

Mixture 1-H Mixture 2-H Mixture 3-H


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