The effect of cement replacement with metakaolin and sugarcane bagasse ash as supplementary cementitious materials on the properties of concrete
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https://doi.org/10.37868/sei.v5i2.id197Abstract
The use of supplementary cementitious materials in the cement and construction industry is growing rapidly owing to the numerous benefits the application of these materials offers. In this study, the effects of metakaolin (MK) and sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA) used to partially replace cement on concrete are investigated. The experimental plan was designed using a constant 5% MK and 0-20% SCBA contents by weight. The mix design of 1:2:3 and water-binder (w/b) ratio of 0.5 was employed. Samples prepared were tested at the ages of 7, 14, 28, and 60 days respectively. Concrete workability, water absorption, and densities all showed a decrease with an increase in the percentage of SCBA. The compressive strengths at lower percentages of SCBA (5% and 10%) recorded higher values compared to that of 5% MK and 0% SCBA. An increase in the percentage of SCBA above 10% however led to a decrease in compressive strength. The maximum compressive strength of 22.17N/mm2 was obtained at 60 days in concrete containing 5% MK and 10% SCBA. Both the T-statistics and F-statistics values calculated were statistically significant and exceeded their critical values. This suggests that there is a good relationship between the compressive strength of SCBA and the curing period and that the variation in the curing period and SCBA also causes a variation in the concrete compressive strength. From the results obtained, it is concluded that 5% MK and 10% SCBA can be applied to replace cement for structural concrete production.
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