The Effect of Using Sugar-Cane Bagasse Ash as a Cement Replacement on the Mechanical Characteristics of Concrete

Abstract

This paper deals with the use of bagasse debris for sugarcane in concrete cement. The bagasse ash for sugarcane waste product. The bagasse ash is the waste material of the combustion of bagasse for energy in sugar plants. The bagasse debris is normally arranged in landfills and is presently effecting on a natural environment. Experimental work included pouring a concrete of C30 grade were and testing to investigate the concrete mechanical properties, slump test, elevated temperatures test and bond strength test. The bagasse ash was partially replaced with cement in percentages of (0, 3, 5, 7 and 10) % by of cement weight. The results of tests indicated that the best quantity was 7% by weight of cement gives the best compressive and tensile strength.