Authors :
Manish Kumar; Tanisha Chauhan; Suyash; Anshu Kumar; Vibhuti Srivastava
Volume/Issue :
RISEM–2025
Google Scholar :
https://tinyurl.com/4yuktw82
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https://tinyurl.com/3d258kne
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun185
Abstract :
Concrete is the backbone of modern construction, but producing it takes a serious toll on the environment, largely
due to the massive consumption of natural resources. This study takes a closer look at an alternative that could help ease
that burden: sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA). A byproduct of the sugar industry, SBA is rich in silica and has pozzolanic
properties, making it a promising candidate to partially replace fine aggregate in concrete. In this research, SBA was used
to replace sand in concrete at varying levels — 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% — to see how it affects the mix's workability,
strength, and long-term durability. The results were encouraging. At certain replacement levels, not only did the concrete
maintain its structural integrity, but it also showed improved strength and resilience. Beyond the technical benefits, using
SBA also helps address waste management issues and supports more sustainable building practices. By turning agricultural
waste into a valuable construction material, this approach aligns with the goals of a circular economy — reducing
environmental impact while creating cost-effective, eco-friendly concrete. Simply put, with the right balance, SBA has the
potential to make concrete greener without sacrificing performance.
Keywords :
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash, Fine Aggregate Replacement, Sustainable Concrete, Compressive Strength.
Concrete is the backbone of modern construction, but producing it takes a serious toll on the environment, largely
due to the massive consumption of natural resources. This study takes a closer look at an alternative that could help ease
that burden: sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA). A byproduct of the sugar industry, SBA is rich in silica and has pozzolanic
properties, making it a promising candidate to partially replace fine aggregate in concrete. In this research, SBA was used
to replace sand in concrete at varying levels — 5%, 10%, 15%, and 20% — to see how it affects the mix's workability,
strength, and long-term durability. The results were encouraging. At certain replacement levels, not only did the concrete
maintain its structural integrity, but it also showed improved strength and resilience. Beyond the technical benefits, using
SBA also helps address waste management issues and supports more sustainable building practices. By turning agricultural
waste into a valuable construction material, this approach aligns with the goals of a circular economy — reducing
environmental impact while creating cost-effective, eco-friendly concrete. Simply put, with the right balance, SBA has the
potential to make concrete greener without sacrificing performance.
Keywords :
Sugarcane Bagasse Ash, Fine Aggregate Replacement, Sustainable Concrete, Compressive Strength.
