In 1987, Mississippi rebuilt 1.5 miles of State Route 15 with pond ash from a coal plant; after three years, its stronger ash sections bent far less than the ordinary control road – FinSiddhi

In 1987, Mississippi rebuilt 1.5 miles of State Route 15 with pond ash from a coal plant; after three years, its stronger ash sections bent far less than the ordinary control road

In Mississippi, a project evaluated the use of pond ash in road construction implemented in 1987. The project tracked five test sections with different stabilizing materials over three years to assess their performance. Measurements included pavement deflection, visible distress, and material strength, providing valuable data for highway engineers. Results indicated that sections with higher lime and cement content performed better than the control section.
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