Performance Evaluation of High Strength Concrete with Sugarcane Bagasse Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement

Cement production is responsible for atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂). The study found that making 1000kg of cement releases over half a tonne of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. As a result, substitute cement must be made in place of conventional Portland cement (OPC). Waste materials like sugarcane bagasse pose harm to the environment and are difficult to discard. The use of sugarcane wastes in concrete is investigated in this study. Nowadays, there is a great deal of interest in finding construction materials that may be effectively used without compromising environmental sustainability. The concrete ratios used were 5, 7.5, and 10%. Split tension and compression tests were performed on the samples. In order to show that SCBA replacement may be done in part to get improved results, the workability, compression strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength of concrete were tested for the three mixes and compared to the control mix. It was discovered that the mixes that offer adequate support for the replacement had durability traits such water absorption, carbonation resistance, and corrosion resistance. The partial replacement of SCBA supports environmental conservation as well.