Sustainable Materials In Concrete With Partial Replacement Of Cement : Bagasse Ash

Abstract

The Demand For Sustainable Construction Materials Has Accelerated Research Into The Utilization Of Agro-industrial Waste As Supplementary Cementitious Materials. Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA), A By-product Of Sugar Manufacturing, Exhibits Pozzolanic Characteristics That Can Reduce Cement Consumption And Environmental Impact. This Study Evaluates The Performance Of Concrete Incorporating SCBA As A Partial Replacement Of Cement At Levels Of 0%, 10%, 15%, And 20%. Mechanical Performance Was Assessed Through Compressive Strength Tests, While Non-destructive Testing Methods Were Employed To Evaluate Concrete Quality. Durability Characteristics Were Examined Using Sulphate And Chloride Content Analyses. Results Indicate That The Control Mix Achieved The Highest Compressive Strength, With Minor Strength Reductions Observed At 10% And 15% SCBA Replacement. At 20% Replacement, A Slight Improvement In Strength Was Noted Due To Enhanced Pozzolanic Activity. Cost Analysis Demonstrated A Progressive Reduction In Concrete Cost With Increased SCBA Content. The Findings Suggest That SCBA Can Be Effectively Utilized At Lower Replacement Levels As A Sustainable And Economical Cement Substitute In Concrete Production..

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