Technical Notes

Technical Notes have been produced by the Association and provide information on the utilisation and properties of CCPs in various applications.

By clicking on the relevant cover you can download the technical Notes, all files are available as PDF files.

Technical Note 10 - 2010 - Sustainability Capacity Building Program, Benchmarking Report

Excecutive Summary
Introducing
Benchmarking Scope
Benchmarking Analysis

Technical Note 9 - 2009 - Amendment of Australian Soils by Fly Ash Additions

Introduction
Broad Methods of Soil Amendment
Regulations and Guides Covering Soil Amendment
The Role of Fly Ash in Soil Amendment
Soil Amendment Mechanisms and the Influence of Fly Ash
Future Opportunities
Conclusions

Technical Note 8 - 2009 - Australian Experience with Fly Ash in Concrete: Applications and Opportunities

Introduction
Australian Experience with Fly Ash in Concrete
Current Applications of Fly Ash in Concrete
Opportunities with the Use of Fly Ash in Concrete
Conclusions

Technical Note 7 - 1995 - How to Reduce Shrinkage and Thermal Cracking in Concrete

Introduction
Mechanisms of Cracking
Shrinkage
Design Factors
Conclusion

Technical Note 6 - 1996 - Cost Effective Embankment Construction

Introduction
Why is Fly Ash an Excellent Engineering Fill Material?
What Special Considerations are Required When Using Fly Ash as a Fill Material?
Is Leaching a Problem?
Construction Procedure
Conclusion

Technical Note 5 - 1996 - Ultra High Fly Ash Pavement Construction

Introduction
Why Use Fly Ash?
Objectives
Testing of Trial Pavements Using the Accelerated Loading Facility
How did the Fly Ash Pavements Perform Under Normal Traffic Loading?
Constructability Issues
Conclusion

Technical Note 4 - 2009 - Fly Ash Concrete in Marine Environments

Introduction
Australian Standards Covering Marine Concretes
Chloride Diffusion, Service Life and Fly Ash
Fly Ash in Marine Concrete
Conclusions

Technical Note 3 - 1998 - Can you Afford to Risk an Alkali Aggregate Reaction?

Introduction
What is AAR?
What Conditions Promote AAR?
The Pessimum Effect
Where does AAR Occur?
Minimising the Chances of AAR?
Selection of Aggregate
Why Take the Risk?

Technical Note 2 - 1995 - Sulphate Attack on Concrete - What it is and how to stop it.

Introduction
How do Sulphates Attack Concrete?
How to Prevent Sulphate Attack?
What is the Position in Australia?

Technical Note 1 - 1995 - Good Concrete - Can You Afford Not to Use It?

Introduction
What Does Fit for Purpose Mean?
How do I Arrive at the Appropriate Requirement?
What does Fly Ash have to do with these?
What Role does the Fly Ash Play?
Who is Using the Fly Ash for these Reasons?
Why Should I Consider Using Fly Ash?