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Enhancing Concrete Performance Through Ternary Mixtures: Utilizing SCBA and Silica Fume for Sustainable Construction

  1. Ayushi Dehariya Department of Civil Engineering, Sanjeev Agarwal Global Educational University, Bhopa
  2. Harsh Rathore 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.

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