Acknowledgement

The researcher would like to send their big thanks and appreciation to the

people who have been the key to the success of this study and accompanied them

throughout the study.

To STEAG State Power Inc. for providing the researchers coal fly ash.

To the technicians and staff of Horver Testing Laboratory for helping and

guiding the researchers in conducting the tests needed for this study.

To Dr. Ruel Cabahug for sharing his ideas and knowledge in order to improve

this study and also for guiding the researchers in making this study

To Engr. Kelvin Mabao for allowing the researchers in using the laboratory

which helped in conducting some of the procedures of the study.

To the USTP Library and its staff for providing its service to the researchers.

To the family of the researchers namely Aban, Aparece, Grenio, Lecera and

Piquero and to the friends and classmate of the researchers for the financial support

and inspiration in order to make this study successful.

And above all, to the Almighty God, for giving the researchers the guidance,

protection, good health, knowledge and blessings they need to complete this study.

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