Ayushi Dehariya
Harsh Rathore
- Student Department of Civil Engineering, Sanjeev Agarwal Global Educational University, Bhopa
- Assistant Professor Department of Civil Engineering, Sanjeev Agarwal Global Educational University, Bhopa
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of incorporating Sugarcane Bagasse Ash (SCBA) and Silica Fume
(SF) as supplementary cementitious materials on the properties of concrete. Compressive strength, split
tensile strength, and water absorption characteristics of ternary blended concrete mixes containing
varying proportions of SCBA and SF were examined at curing periods of 7, 28, and 56 days. The results
reveal that up to 15% SCBA replacement and 10% SF addition led to increased concrete strength, with
TBSSF15 mix demonstrating the highest compressive and split tensile strengths. Moreover, water
absorption values were significantly lower in TBSSF concrete compared to conventional concrete,
indicating enhanced durability. TBSSF15 emerged as the optimal mix proportion, offering superior
performance. This research underscores the potential of using SCBA in concrete formulation to not
only enhance concrete properties but also address waste management challenges in the sugar industry.
Overall, ternary mix concrete exhibited promising performance compared to Ordinary Portland
Cement (OPC) concrete, emphasizing its potential as a sustainable alternative.
Keywords: Sugarcane bagasse ash, silica fume, ternary blended concrete, compressive strength, split tensile strength, water absorption, sustainable construction
[This article belongs to Journal of Structural Engineering and Management(josem)]
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Journal of Structural Engineering and Management
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 01 |
| Received | March 16, 2024 |
| Accepted | April 30, 2024 |
| Published | May 1, 2024 |