Abstract
Fal-G is the product name given to a cementitious
mixture composed of fly ash that are obtained from the thermal
power plants which is a by-product of coal used in power
generation process. This project leads to the technology of
making Fal-G brick with dry fly ash from thermal power plant
and foundry waste sand. The main aim of this study is to analyse
the strength and durability characteristic of the Fal-G brick. This
can help in controlling the environmental pollution to greater
extent in the surroundings areas of thermal power plant and
foundry industries. The main intension of this study is to utilize
the industrial wastes in making building products. Also, if this
bricks are able to replace the burnt clay bricks and it will be
helpful in reducing the carbon foot print generated during the
clay brick manufacturing process. Similar to fly ash, foundry
waste sand is being accumulated as industrial waste in large
quantity in the foundry industries and creating serious
environmental problems. This study implies that the compressive
strength of Fal-g brick is found to increase with age.