Reference Data Sheets
Reference Data Sheets (RDS) have been produced by the Association and provide information on the utilisation and properties of coal combustion products (CCPs) use in various applications. These RDS are free to download by clicking on the relevant cover image or title, all files are available in PDF format.
RDS 1 - 2009 - Guide to Use of Fly Ash in Concrete in Australia
- Introduction
- Fly Ash in Australian Standards
- Opportunities with Using Fly Ash in Concrete
- Conclusions
RDS 2 - 1996 - Sulphate Resistance in Concretes Using Fly Ash
- Introduction
- A Historical Perspective
- The Mechanisms of Attack
- Summary of Overseas Work
- Research in Australia
RDS 3 - 2013 - Use of Coal Combustion Products as Construction Material Components
- Introduction
- Coal Combustion Products (CCPs)
- Types and Classification
- Fly Ash Material Availability
- Furnace (Bottom) Ash
- Application of CCPs
- General
- Road and Pavement Construction
- Manufactured (Agglomerated) Aggregates
- Fillers and Grouts (Including Structural Fill)
- Conclusions
- General
- Basic Assumptions
- Prediction of Chloride Penetration into Concrete
- Equation
- Correction for D and Cs
- Acceptable Chloride Level at a Steel Service
- Suggested Procedure for Estimated Service Life of Marine Concrete Structures
- Summary
- Limitations
RDS 5 - 2000 - Service Life of Concrete in a Marine Environment
- General
- Basic Assumptions
- Prediction of Chloride Penetration into Concrete
- Equation
- Correction for D and Cs
- Acceptable Chloride Level at a Steel Service
- Suggested Procedure for Estimated Service Life of Marine Concrete Structures
- Summary
- Limitations
RDS 6 - 2000 - Fly Ash Concrete in Marine Environments
- Introduction
- Disintegration of Concrete
- Corrosion of Steel Reinforcement
- Durable Concrete in Marine Environments
- Chloride Attack on Concrete Containing Portland Cement and Fly Ash
- Resistance to Chloride Ion Penetration into Concrete
- Seawater Attack on Portland Cement and Fly Ash Blended Cement Concrete
- As 3600 and Fly Ash Blended Cement Concretes
- Design Charts
- Summary
- Limitations
RDS 7 - 2005 - Fly Ash in Blended Binders For Road Stabilisation
- Introduction
- Material Properties
- Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS)
- Modulus
- Erosion
- Summary
RDS 8 - 2007 - CCP - Assessment Criteria for Use in Agricultural Applications
- Introduction
- Material Properties
- Methodology for assessment
- Assessment Criteria
- Compliance with Acceptance Criteria
- Summary
RDS 9 - 2009 - Post-Tensioned Structural Fly Ash Concrete
- Introduction
- Influence of Fly Ash on Post-Tensioned Concrete Properties
- Bond, Post-Tensioning, Early Age Strength and the Influence of Fly Ash in Concrete
- Concrete Properties Conclusions
RDS 10 - 2012 - Roller Compacted Concrete and the Role of Coal Combustion Products
- Introduction
- Background
- Constructional and Design Considerations
- RCC and Fly Ash
- Field performance and Applications
- Conclusions
RDS 11 - 2014 - CCPs for Soil Applications, Horticultural and Agricultural Assessment (COMING SOON)
RDS 12 - 2014 - CCPs for Soil Applications, Horticutural and Agricultural Applications (COMING SOON)
- Introduction
- Pavement Materials
- Pavement Design: The Role of Stabilisation
- Binding Process
- Mechanical, Modified or Stabilised Binding
- Application of CCPs in Pavements
- Specification Requirements
- Applications
- Field Performance
- Conclusions