CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Charcoal is a light black residue consisting carbon, it is the purest

forms of carbon readily available, and particularly it is made up for heating.
Historically, production of wood charcoal in districts where there is an
abundance of wood date back to a very ancient period. Charcoal has been
made by various methods, way back on the early times they make it as a
heating to lower down high cool temperature, and even cooking charcoal is
already useful up to this new generation. Charcoal could be made up of wood
or coconut husk. The properties of the charcoal produced depend on the
material charred.
Every year, there are millions of tons of Charcoal Ash that is being
dumped if we sum up all the ashes that are being used by the consumers. It
could propound to our society an environmental and economic benefit without
harmful effects to the publics health and safety when it will be properly
managed. The value of this Charcoal ash recycling possibly prevents the
passage of tougher regulations for the handling and disposal of said material;
instead of disposing it to the landfills we could avoid environmental
degradation. For the benefit of human health and the environment, recycling
and use of waste materials avoid other adverse impacts. A delicate burning
process is required to eliminate some organic components on the materials to
be used as a charcoal.
There are benefits to the environment and to the economy from the use
of Charcoal Ash, such as wallboard, concrete, roofing materials and bricks,
where the Ash is bound into products. Due to its low cost and high activity it
has a promising perspective on sustainable construction.
One of the most widely recognized beneficial applications of Charcoal
Ash is the use as a mixture on a Portland cement in the manufacture of

cement. This study aims to seek the possibility on utilizing Charcoal Ash as a
mixture of cement in making bricks. Particularly, this study look to assess
whether there would be a significant difference in relation between Charcoal
Ash volume in concrete and what is usually available in the market in terms of
their strength, workability and durability. Also, the purpose of the study is to
extend the use of Charcoal Ash and to give it an importance to the society and
also to gain profit pertains to the said project.

Statement of the Problem

This study aims to determine whether the Charcoal Ash suites to be
mix in a cement to make a low-cost bricks as a component to beautify a
house.
Specifically, this study is intended to answer the following questions:

1. What is the specific strength of the study for a thin piece of bricks using
charcoal ash as a mixture for cement?
2. Does the bricks durable enough to meet the quality on the market?
3. How much water absorption does the charcoal ash resist to sustain its
workability?
4. Does the project less expensive compared to the existing brick that are
available in the market?

Significance of the Study

The researchers believe that this study gives a lot of benefits to the
following:
Engineers. This could cultivate the ability of the engineers about the Charcoal
Ash as an admixture in cement, and as reinforcement in building a house.
Contractors. This will enable them to get more clients because of the
affordability and so as the durability of the project pursuant to the design
needs of their clients.
Consumers. This study helps the consumers or the homeowners to beautify
their houses in a low-cost amount of bricks. By this they could not think so
much about money just to buy something for the beautification of their
houses, in that way they are not just helping or making themselves happy but
also they could help lessen those environmental issues that are happening
every now and then.
Approaching Researchers. An advocacy from this study may encourage
those approaching researchers to execute more candid tests and studies
involving the Charcoal Ash Bricks

Scope of the Study

This study focused and limited on its strength, durability and workability
whether Charcoal Ash is qualified to mix with a cement to make a bricks with
a different designed proportions such as, 70%-30% and 50%-50%. This study
was also intent to determine if this study will suite to the market because of its
affordability.