An Experimental Study on Strength Properties of Concrete When Cement Is Partially Replaced With Sugar-Cane Bagasse Ash

Abstract

Ordinary Portland cement is recognized as major construction material throughout the world. Cement is responsible for about 5% - 8% of global co2 emissions. Therefore the utilization of industrial waste has been increased which is environment friendly. In this paper an attempt has been made to utilize sugarcane bagasse ash (S.C.B.A) a residue from sugar industry as a supplementary cement replacement material. The present study investigates with the strength and durability properties of the concrete when the cement is replaced with S.C.B.A in different proportions. In the first stage the S.C.B.A (B.A.1) is partially replaced in the percentages of 0 to 40% in increasing steps of 5%. Further in the second stage the S.C.B.A (B.A.2) is heated up to 850 0 c for about 8 hours in a muffle furnace and is replaced in the percentages of 0 to 40% in increasing steps of 5%. Cubes, Cylinders and Beams are casted and tests are conducted and compressive strength, split tensile strength and flexural strength obtained for both the conditions.