INVESTIGATING THE CONCENTRATIONS OF BAGASSE BLENDED CEMENT ON THE PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE

Abstract

The use of alternative materials in the production of cement has gained significant attention due to the increasing demand for sustainable construction materials. This study aims to investigate the
effect of bagasse, a waste material from the sugarcane industry, on the properties of concrete when blended with traditional cement. A series of experiments were conducted to evaluate the mechanical, physical and durability properties of concrete made with varying levels of bagasse blended cement. The results of this research provide valuable insights into the feasibility of using bagasse blended cement in concrete and its potential impact on the sustainability of the
construction industry. In this study, durability performance was investigated by five different methods. The results from this study show that use of sugarcane bagasse ash in concrete prominently enhances its performance. Low heat of hydration, additional strength gain due to pozzolanic reaction, significant reduction in permeability because of pore refinement and similar drying shrinkage behavior were observed for bagasse ash blended concrete compared to
control concrete.