Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review

The disposal of rice husk ash (RHA) presents environmental challenges, yet its high silica content makes it a promising partial cement replacement in pervious concrete. While previous studies have explored RHA's role in conventional concrete, comprehensive research on its effects in pervious co...

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Main Authors: Elnaz Khankhaje, Hyounseung Jang, Jimin Kim, Mahdi Rafieizonooz
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165925000754
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description The disposal of rice husk ash (RHA) presents environmental challenges, yet its high silica content makes it a promising partial cement replacement in pervious concrete. While previous studies have explored RHA's role in conventional concrete, comprehensive research on its effects in pervious concrete remains limited. This review systematically analyzes more than 100 peer-reviewed studies published in the last two decades, using predefined screening criteria focused on RHA dosage, processing methods, and mix design strategies. The findings indicate that incorporating 5–10 % RHA enhances compressive strength by up to 29 % and improves abrasion resistance while maintaining permeability. However, excessive replacement levels (above 15 %) reduce porosity and compromise drainage capacity. By identifying research gaps in mix optimization and long-term durability assessment, this study provides valuable insights for advancing sustainable and high-performance pervious concrete.
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spelling doaj-art-096a3d9ee86f44508f90c354a8fb4f682025-08-20T03:47:32ZengElsevierDevelopments in the Built Environment2666-16592025-04-012210067510.1016/j.dibe.2025.100675Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A reviewElnaz Khankhaje0Hyounseung Jang1Jimin Kim2Mahdi Rafieizonooz3Architectural Engineering Program, School of Architecture, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01811, South KoreaCorresponding author.; Architectural Engineering Program, School of Architecture, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01811, South KoreaArchitectural Engineering Program, School of Architecture, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01811, South KoreaArchitectural Engineering Program, School of Architecture, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, 232 Gongneung-ro, Gongneung-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul, 01811, South KoreaThe disposal of rice husk ash (RHA) presents environmental challenges, yet its high silica content makes it a promising partial cement replacement in pervious concrete. While previous studies have explored RHA's role in conventional concrete, comprehensive research on its effects in pervious concrete remains limited. This review systematically analyzes more than 100 peer-reviewed studies published in the last two decades, using predefined screening criteria focused on RHA dosage, processing methods, and mix design strategies. The findings indicate that incorporating 5–10 % RHA enhances compressive strength by up to 29 % and improves abrasion resistance while maintaining permeability. However, excessive replacement levels (above 15 %) reduce porosity and compromise drainage capacity. By identifying research gaps in mix optimization and long-term durability assessment, this study provides valuable insights for advancing sustainable and high-performance pervious concrete.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666165925000754Rice husk ashPervious concreteAgricultural wasteMechanical propertiesWaste managementAbrasion resistance
spellingShingle Elnaz Khankhaje
Hyounseung Jang
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Mahdi Rafieizonooz
Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review
Developments in the Built Environment
Rice husk ash
Pervious concrete
Agricultural waste
Mechanical properties
Waste management
Abrasion resistance
title Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review
title_full Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review
title_fullStr Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review
title_full_unstemmed Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review
title_short Utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete: A review
title_sort utilizing rice husk ash as cement replacement in pervious concrete a review
topic Rice husk ash
Pervious concrete
Agricultural waste
Mechanical properties
Waste management
Abrasion resistance
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