Cement is Partially Replaced in Concrete by Sugarcane Bagasse Ash

According to studies, every ton of cement produced emits half a ton of CO2, so there is an essential need to reduce cement consumption. Materials wastes, such as Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash (SCBA), on the other hand, are difficult to dispose of, posing an environmental risk. Bagasse ash gives concrete a high early strength while simultaneously lowering its permeability. During hydration, the silica present in the Bagasse ash combines with cement components, imparting additional qualities such as chlorine resistance, corrosion resistance, and so on. As a result, using SCBA in concrete not only eliminates pollution but also improves the qualities of concrete while lowering the cost. The aim of the research on replacing the cement with SCBA in predetermined quantities and examining the impact of magnesium sulphate on Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash blended concrete. The cubes were cast and cured in normal water for 7, 14, and 28 days using a concrete mix that varied the quantities of Bagasse ash for 0 percent, 5 percent, 10 percent, and 15 percent, and qualities such as slump cone and compaction factor test for fresh concrete, and compressive strength and split tensile strength test for hardened concrete were confirmed and results were analyzed. The specimens were tested after 28 days of curing to determine their maximum compressive strength and split tensile strength. The concrete grade used in this study was M25.