EVALUATION OF MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE INTERLOCKING CONCRETE PAVES PRODUCED FLY ASH

Abstract

Fly ashes are used aspozzolanic admixtures or filler materials in concrete production. Increasingthe use of fly ash is important both in terms of economy and environmentalpollution. The interlocking concrete paves are commonly used in urban streetsand pavements, in factory surroundings and etc. Interlocking concrete paves shallbe above the minimum strength specified in TS 2824 EN 1338 standard.In this study, fly ashhas been used as a substitute to cement in 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50% ratios.The splitting tensile strength and water absorption characteristics of the pavehave been determined. The usage of the FA in the production concrete pave is amore high quality production, more economical and a more environmentallyfriendly approach.