scholarly journals Cement Stabilized Soil Blocks Admixed with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jijo James ◽  
P. Kasinatha Pandian ◽  
K. Deepika ◽  
J. Manikanda Venkatesh ◽  
V. Manikandan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Standard Requirement ◽  
Stabilized Soil ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash ◽  
Dry Soil

The study involved investigating the performance of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) stabilized soil blocks amended with sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA). Locally available soil was tested for its properties and characterized as clay of medium plasticity. This soil was stabilized using 4% and 10% OPC for manufacture of blocks of size 19 cm × 9 cm × 9 cm. The blocks were admixed with 4%, 6%, and 8% SBA by weight of dry soil during casting, with plain OPC stabilized blocks acting as control. All blocks were cast to one target density and water content followed by moist curing for a period of 28 days. They were then subjected to compressive strength, water absorption, and efflorescence tests in accordance with Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) specifications. The results of the tests indicated that OPC stabilization resulted in blocks that met the specifications of BIS. Addition of SBA increased the compressive strength of the blocks and slightly increased the water absorption but still met the standard requirement of BIS code. It is concluded that addition of SBA to OPC in stabilized block manufacture was capable of producing stabilized blocks at reduced OPC content that met the minimum required standards.

scholarly journals Utilization of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash from Power Co-generation Boilers as a Supplementary Cementitious Material

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Safiki Ainomugisha ◽  
Bisaso Edwin ◽  
Bazairwe Annet
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Hardened Concrete ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

Concrete has been the world’s most consumed construction material, with over 10 billion tons of concrete annually. This is mainly due to its excellent mechanical and durability properties plus high mouldability. However, one of its major constituents; Ordinary Portland Cement is reported to be expensive and unaffordable by most low-income earners. Its production contributes about 5%–8% of global CO2 greenhouse emissions. This is most likely to increase exponentially with the demand of Ordinary Portland Cement estimated to rise by 200%, reaching 6000 million tons/year by 2050.  Therefore, different countries are aiming at finding alternative sustainable construction materials that are more affordable and offer greener options reducing reliance on non-renewable sources. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing the possibility of utilizing sugarcane bagasse ash from co-generation in sugar factories as supplementary material in concrete. Physical and chemical properties of this sugarcane bagasse ash were obtained plus physical and mechanical properties of fresh and hardened concrete made with partial replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement. Cost-benefit analysis of concrete was also assessed. The study was carried using 63 concrete cubes of size 150cm3 with water absorption studied as per BS 1881-122; slump test to BS 1881-102; and compressive strength and density of concrete according to BS 1881-116. The cement binder was replaced with sugarcane bagasse ash 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 30% by proportion of weight. Results showed the bulk density of sugarcane bagasse ash at 474.33kg/m3, the specific gravity of 1.81, and 65% of bagasse ash has a particle size of less than 0.28mm. Chemically, sugarcane bagasse ash contained SiO2, Fe2O3, and Al2O3 at 63.59%, 3.39%, and 5.66% respectively. A 10% replacement of cement gave optimum compressive strength of 26.17MPa. This 10% replacement demonstrated a cost saving of 5.65% compared with conventional concrete. 

scholarly journals Valorisation of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash in the Manufacture of Lime-Stabilized Blocks

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 7-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jijo James ◽  
Pitchai Kasinatha Pandian
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Lime Content ◽  
Stabilized Soil ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

Abstract The study investigated the potential of lime in the manufacture of stabilized soil blocks and the valorisation of a solid waste, Bagasse Ash (BA), in its manufacture. A locally available soil was collected from a field and characterized in the soil laboratory as a clay of intermediate plasticity. This soil was stabilized using lime, the quantity of which was determined from the Eades and Grim pH test. The soil was stabilized using this lime content, amended with various BA contents during mixing, and moulded into blocks of 19 cm x 9 cm x 9 cm. The blocks were then moist cured for a period of 28 days, following which they were subjected to compressive strength, water absorption and efflorescence tests. The results of the tests revealed that the addition of BA resulted in enhanced compressive strength of the blocks, increased the water absorption marginally, and resulted in no efflorescence in any of the combinations, although the limited combinations in the study could not produce enough strength to meet the specifications of the Bureau of Indian Standards. The study revealed that BA can be effectively valorised in the manufacture of stabilized soil blocks.

Study on Waterproof and Water-Resistant Properties of Gypsum

2012 ◽  
Vol 476-478 ◽  
pp. 1585-1588
Author(s):  
Hong Pan ◽  
Guo Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Flexural Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Experimental Results ◽  
Softening Coefficient

The comprehensively modified effect of cement, VAE emulsion and self-made acrylic varnish on mechanical and water-resistant properties of gypsum sample was investigated and microstructure of gypsum sample was analyzed. Experimental results exhibit that absolutely dry flexural strength, absolutely dry compressive strength, water absorption and softening coefficient of gypsum specimen with admixture of 10% ordinary Portland cement and 6% VAE emulsion and acrylic varnish coated on its surface can respectively reach to 5.11MPa , 10.49 MPa, 8.32% and 0.63, respectively.

scholarly journals The Effect of Nano Metakaolin Material on Some Properties of Concrete

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-61
Author(s):  
Amer M. Ibrahem ◽  
Shakir A. Al-Mishhadani ◽  
Zeinab H.Naji
Keyword(s):  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Thermal Activation ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Splitting Tensile Strength ◽  
Kaolin Clay ◽  
Cement Ratio ◽  
Water Cement Ratio

This investigation aimed to study the effect of nano metakaolin ( NMK ) on some properties (compressive strength ,splitting tensile strength & water absorption ) of concrete. The nano metakaolin (NMK) was prepared by thermal activation of kaolin clay for 2 hours at 750 Ċ. The cement used in this investigation consists of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). The OPC was partially substituted by NMK of ( 3, 5 & 10%) by weight of cement. The C45 concrete was prepared , using water/cement ratio ( W/c) of (0.53) .The Water absorption was tested at 28 days while the tests (compressive strength ,splitting tensile strength) were tested at ages of (7, 28, 60,& 90) days . The compressive strength and splitting tensile strength of concrete with NMK were higher than that of reference concrete with the same W/c ratio.The improvement in the compressive strength when using NMK was (42.2, 55.8 , 63.1% ) at age 28 days for ( 3%, 5%, &10% ) replacement of NMK respectively whereas the improvement in the splitting tensile strength was (0% , 36% & 46.8 %) at age of 28 days when using (3%, 5%, &10% ) NMK respectively. The improvement in the water absorption was (16.6%, 21.79%, &25.6 ) when using (3, 5, &10% )NMK.

Effect and Action Mechanism of Superplasticizer on Foamed Cement

2014 ◽  
Vol 548-549 ◽  
pp. 1659-1662
Author(s):  
Chuan Wei Du ◽  
Guo Zhong Li
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Action Mechanism ◽  
Foam Structure ◽  
Softening Coefficient ◽  
Chemical Foaming

The ordinary Portland cement was used to prepare foamed cement by the chemical foaming method. In this paper, the effect of superplasticizer on the water absorption and softening coefficient of foamed cement has been studied. The results show that the superplasticizer could improve foam structure, reduce the water absorption, and enhance the compressive strength and softening coefficient. The water resistance could be improved. When the dosage of superplasticizer was 0.3% (the quality of cement), compared with blank sample, the water absorption reduced 27.9%. When the softening coefficient was 0.68, softening coefficient increased 19.2%. The action mechanism of superplasticizer has been explored.

scholarly journals Effect of Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Cement Replacement on the Compressive Strength of Concrete

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (02) ◽  
pp. 44-49
Author(s):  
Sabir Ali ◽  
Aneel Kumar ◽  
Samar Hussain Rizvi ◽  
Mohsin Ali ◽  
Israr Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Calcium Hydroxide ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Activity Index ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Industrial Wastes ◽  
Water Absorption Test ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash ◽  
Partial Cement Replacement

The disposal of solid waste in open environment is a serious alarming concern that needs immediate attention from the researchers. The hazardous solid agro-industrial wastes which include: wheat straw ash, rice husk ash, corn cob ash and sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), having pozzolanic properties, have a versatile use in concrete. The solid pozzolana enhances the various concrete properties by the reaction of silicates with calcium hydroxide in the presence of water, which in result generate a saturated zone of calcium silicate hydrate (CSH) gel. This C-S-H gel reduces the amount of calcium hydroxide C(OH)2 during the hydration process of cement. Very limited research works have been done on concrete by partially replacing cement with SCBA. This research work was focused on evaluating the properties of concrete by partially replacing cement with SCBA at 0, 5, 10, and 15 percentages. Compressive strength, Strength activity index, and water absorption of all mixes were examined. And it was observed that all SCBA mixes showed an increase in compressive strength and at 10% replacement the strength activity index was at a peak of 115.67%, but all the SCBA mixes showed a strength activity index greater than 75% which satisfied the standard specification. The water absorption test for all SCBA mixes showed a slight increase in water absorption.

Alternative Remediation for Raw Petroleum Sludge by Using Solidification/stabilization Method

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-224
Author(s):  
Noorafizah Binti Murshid ◽  
Nor Amani Filzah Binti Mohd Kamil ◽  
Aeslina Abdul Kadir ◽  
Noor Faiza Binti Roslee ◽  
Abdul Rahim Jalil
Keyword(s):  
Heavy Metals ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Regression Coefficient ◽  
Leaching Test ◽  
Stabilization Method ◽  
Petroleum Sludge ◽  
Leaching Behaviour

In Malaysia, the current practise in treatment of petroleum sludge (PS) is by using incineration and the ash produce required further treatment for safely disposal into landfill. This process require high cost and treatment of raw sludge by using solidification/stabilization method was introduce. In this study, ordinary Portland cement was used as binder. This study focuses on physical properties (compressive strength, density test and water absorption) of S/S matrices and leaching behaviour (SPLP). Results shows adds up to of 30% PS gives results on strength which comply with minimum landfill dispose limit. Correlation between strength and density in regression coefficient of 80.99% and correlation between strength and water absorption shows strong regression of 93.12%. Leaching behaviours on 28 th day of curing showed the similar trend as on 7th day of curing. All heavy metals concentration in leaching test were below the USEPA standard except for Nickel and Chromium. Even though these two metals were exceeded the standard, Portland cement was capable to encapsulate Ni and Cr in mixture and reduce the concentration of 87% and 69% (PS 40%), respectively, compare to concentration in raw sludge. As, conclusion S/S method can be an alternative disposal method for raw sludge.

Compressive Strength and Shrinkage Behavior of Concrete Produced from Portland Limestone Cement with Water Absorption Polymer Balls

2020 ◽  
Vol 857 ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Ikram F. Ahmed Al-Mulla ◽  
Ammar S. Al-Rihimy ◽  
Mushriq F. Al-Shamaa
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Water Absorption ◽  
Ordinary Portland Cement ◽  
Drying Shrinkage ◽  
Internal Curing ◽  
Early Age ◽  
Portland Limestone Cement ◽  
Limestone Cement ◽  
Shrinkage Behavior

From the sustainability point of view a combination of using water absorption polymer balls in concrete mix produce from Portland limestone cement (IL) is worth to be perceived. Compressive strength and drying shrinkage behavior for the mixes of concrete prepared by Ordinary Portland Cement (O.P.C) and Portland limestone cement (IL) were investigated in this research. Water absorbent polymer balls (WAPB) are innovative module in producing building materials due to the internal curing which eliminates autogenous shrinkage, enhances the strength at early age, improve the durability, give higher compressive strength at early age, and reduce the effect of insufficient external curing. Polymer balls (WAPB) had been used in the mixes of this research to provide good progress in compressive strength with time. Water absorption polymer balls have the ability to absorb water and after usage in concrete it will spill it out and shrink leaving voids of their own diameter before shrinking that lead to provide internal curing. The required quantity of water for the mixes were reduced due to the addition of water from the absorption polymers. Mixes produced from Portland limestone cement in this research show drying shrinkage results and compressive strength results lower than mixes made from ordinary Portland cement.

scholarly journals Valorisation of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) with high quartz content as pozzolanic material in Portland cement mixtures

2018 ◽  
Vol 68 (330) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. M. Pereira ◽  
J. C.B. Moraes ◽  
M. J.B. Moraes ◽  
J. L. Akasaki ◽  
M. M. Tashima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Portland Cement ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Hydrated Lime ◽  
Quartz Content ◽  
Pozzolanic Reactivity ◽  
Pozzolanic Material ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash ◽  
High Quartz ◽  
Sugarcane Industry

Portland cement (OPC) production is one of the most contaminating greenhouse gas producing activities. In order to reduce OPC consumption, several alternatives are being assessed, and the use of pozzolanic material is one of them. This paper presents study on the reactivity of sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), a residue from sugarcane industry, as a pozzolanic material. In order to evaluate SCBA reactivity, it was mixed in pastes with hydrated lime and OPC, which were microstructurally characterised. These studies showed that SCBA presents some pozzolanic characteristics. Studies on mortars in which OPC was replaced by SCBA in the range 10–30% were also carried out. Replacement in the range 15–20% yielded the best behaviour in terms of compressive strength. Finally, it can be concluded this ash could be valorised despite its relative low pozzolanic reactivity.

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