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View article: Experimental study on the mechanical performance of polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete incorporating palm oil fuel ash as partial cement replacement
Experimental study on the mechanical performance of polypropylene fiber-reinforced concrete incorporating palm oil fuel ash as partial cement replacement Open
Environmental pollution caused by the disposal of palm oil fuel ash, a type of waste from the palm oil trade, needs to be resolved. At the same time, activities involved in the manufacturing of cement, which is the primary binder in common…
View article: A Review on the Use of Polypropylene Fiber in Concrete and Bibliometric Analysis
A Review on the Use of Polypropylene Fiber in Concrete and Bibliometric Analysis Open
The use of polypropylene fibres (PF) has aroused great interest in science and the construction industry. This is mainly due to the numerous benefits they offer in terms of sustainability relative to steel fibres and steel fabrics. This st…
View article: The use of Coconut Shell Fragments and Sikament-NN as a Variation of Concrete Mix Composition on the Compressive Strength of Concrete
The use of Coconut Shell Fragments and Sikament-NN as a Variation of Concrete Mix Composition on the Compressive Strength of Concrete Open
Increasingly advanced infrastructure also increases the demand for concrete materials. Alternatively, various wastes have been tested as additives or substitutions that can improve the mechanical characteristics of the resulting Concrete. …
View article: Properties of Oil Palm Shell Lightweight Concrete with Ceramic Tile Powder as a Partial Cement Replacement
Properties of Oil Palm Shell Lightweight Concrete with Ceramic Tile Powder as a Partial Cement Replacement Open
Globally, the concrete production continues to expand with rapid urbanization. Environmental pollution caused by release of greenhouse gases of cement factory, disposal of ceramic tile waste from construction project and dumping of oil pal…
View article: A Review on the Recycling of Spent Garnet as a Mixing Ingredient in Concrete
A Review on the Recycling of Spent Garnet as a Mixing Ingredient in Concrete Open
Construction industry has increased rapidly leading to increase in concrete usage. This contributes to its limitation of natural resources and issue of sand shortage in certain place. This problem primarily due to the uncontrolled river sa…
View article: Flowability and compressive strength of ternary blended cement mortar of coal bottom ash and ground cockle shell ash
Flowability and compressive strength of ternary blended cement mortar of coal bottom ash and ground cockle shell ash Open
Flourishing cement industry to meet the demand of construction industry has negative impact to the global environment owing to the carbon emission during calcination of cement. At the same time, the disposal of coal bottom ash and cockle s…
View article: Steel Fiber Performance in Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Mid-Span Web Opening
Steel Fiber Performance in Reinforced Concrete Deep Beams with Mid-Span Web Opening Open
Opening on reinforced concrete beams is sometimes crucial to allow for the pipelines of electrical circuits. These openings will affect the strength and ductility of the beams. This paper presents the effect of adding steel fiber to cater …
View article: Groundwater Organic Pollution Remediation Using Microbial Techniques: A Study of Palm Oil Industrial Areas
Groundwater Organic Pollution Remediation Using Microbial Techniques: A Study of Palm Oil Industrial Areas Open
Groundwater contamination from palm oil mill effluent (POME) poses significant environmental challenges in Malaysia. This study highlights microbial remediation as a sustainable solution, utilizing indigenous and engineered microbial commu…
View article: Effect of Tin Mining Waste as Sand Replacement on Flowability and Compressive Strength of Mortar
Effect of Tin Mining Waste as Sand Replacement on Flowability and Compressive Strength of Mortar Open
Environmental degradation due to excessive sand mining activity and tin tailing waste disposal from mining need to be resolved. Utilization of tin tailing as sand replacement in mortar production would cut amount of waste thrown and decrea…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Concrete Containing Local Ternary Blended Cement as Cement Replacement
Mechanical Properties of Sustainable Concrete Containing Local Ternary Blended Cement as Cement Replacement Open
Continuous harvesting of limestone for cement production is increasing to cater to the demand of the construction sector and devastate the natural world. The disposal of shells from the local cockle trade also pollutes the environment. Sim…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Palm Oil Waste Blended Cement-Based Concrete Containing Spent Garnet as Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement
Mechanical Properties of Palm Oil Waste Blended Cement-Based Concrete Containing Spent Garnet as Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement Open
The growing emphasis on sustainability in construction has sparked increased interest in sustainable materials, particularly the development of green concrete to address environmental concerns. Sand, a crucial component in various construc…
View article: Feasibility Study of Cockle Shell Powder as a Partial Cement Replacement in Mortar
Feasibility Study of Cockle Shell Powder as a Partial Cement Replacement in Mortar Open
The high demand for mortar in construction necessitates a significant amount of cement. Malaysia has eight cement manufacturers with an estimated production capacity of 40.2 million tonnes. However, natural depletion may occur during the m…
View article: Properties of concrete containing spent garnet as fine aggregate replacement
Properties of concrete containing spent garnet as fine aggregate replacement Open
The use of river sand as a construction material has become a critical concern in many countries. Excessive mining for concrete production is one of the main issues that lead to environmental pollution. Simultaneously, environmental concer…
View article: Influence of seawater mixing on fresh and mechanical properties of oil palm shell lightweight aggregate concrete containing spent garnet
Influence of seawater mixing on fresh and mechanical properties of oil palm shell lightweight aggregate concrete containing spent garnet Open
The rapid advancement in construction practices has led to a higher demand for natural aggregates in the production of concrete. Simultaneously, there has been an increase in pollution due to the improper disposal of industrial waste. Effe…
View article: Fire Resistance of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Containing Spent Garnet as Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement
Fire Resistance of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Containing Spent Garnet as Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement Open
Introduction The escalating demand for concrete, driven by global infrastructure development, poses significant challenges to environmental sustainability due to the depletion of natural resources and the accumulation of waste materials. T…
View article: Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Containing Unground Palm Oil Fuel Ash as Partial Sand Replaceme
Mechanical Properties of Lightweight Aggregate Concrete Containing Unground Palm Oil Fuel Ash as Partial Sand Replaceme Open
Escalating quantity of industrial by-products generated, including oil palm shell (OPS) and palm oil fuel ash (POFA ) of the palm oil industries, has been a concern to many analysts. They are mostly disposed off as wastes that would heavil…
View article: Acceleration of Early Strength Development in Mortars Containing Soluble Silica Extracted from Palm Oil Clinker
Acceleration of Early Strength Development in Mortars Containing Soluble Silica Extracted from Palm Oil Clinker Open
Soluble silica from palm oil clinker was extracted using Laine’s method. It involved two major steps, namely water reflux and distillation. The use of 480 g of POCP and 12 hours of distillation in the extraction experiment resulted in 53.5…
View article: Recycling of Oil Palm Shell as Aggregate in Concrete: A Review
Recycling of Oil Palm Shell as Aggregate in Concrete: A Review Open
The consideration of using alternative materials as coarse aggregates in construction industry is to conserve the natural resources, reduce undesirable carbon dioxide (CO2) and environmental degradation related to conventional aggregate. O…
View article: Use of Seashell as Cement Replacement in Construction Material: A Review
Use of Seashell as Cement Replacement in Construction Material: A Review Open
Growing construction industry boost cement manufacturing industry which consume a large amount of natural resources and releases greenhouse gases during cement production affects the environment. A lot of researchers attempt to find altern…
View article: Assessment of POFA-Pervious Concrete Performance with Oil Palm Shells as a Partial Aggregate Replacement
Assessment of POFA-Pervious Concrete Performance with Oil Palm Shells as a Partial Aggregate Replacement Open
Introduction In Malaysia today, periods of excessive rain can result in flooding poses a significant challenge. The existing drainage system struggles to manage the wastewater effectively. In addressing the persistent issue of flooding in …
View article: On the Post-Heat Behavior of Cement Mortar Containing Mechanically Modified Ground Coal Bottom Ash
On the Post-Heat Behavior of Cement Mortar Containing Mechanically Modified Ground Coal Bottom Ash Open
Coal is widely recognized as a significant and essential fuel source due to its capacity to undergo combustion and produce heat in many different regions worldwide. Over the course of many decades, there has been a notable rise in power us…
View article: Performance And Analysis of Battery-Operated Dual Axis Adjustable Plant Trimming Machine
Performance And Analysis of Battery-Operated Dual Axis Adjustable Plant Trimming Machine Open
The cost of maintaining gardens on owned and public property is rising these days.In India two types of plant trimming methods are followed, like manual method and mechanized method. The traditional ways of garden trimming requiring manual…
View article: Effect of ground cockle shell ash as partial cement replacement on compressive strength of mortar
Effect of ground cockle shell ash as partial cement replacement on compressive strength of mortar Open
The increasing limestone quarrying to supply the need of cement manufacturing trade cause environmental degradation. The expanding cockle industry causes larger quantity of cockle shell waste thrown thus resulting in pollution. The current…
View article: The Exploration of the Characteristics of Concrete Incorporating Ultrafine Coal Bottom Ash and Spent Garnet
The Exploration of the Characteristics of Concrete Incorporating Ultrafine Coal Bottom Ash and Spent Garnet Open
The building sector is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions, primarily due to the production of cement, a crucial construction material. The need for sustainable building practices has spurred research into alternative mate…
View article: Properties of Sustainable Concrete Consisting Crushed Eggshell Waste as Fine Aggregate Replacement
Properties of Sustainable Concrete Consisting Crushed Eggshell Waste as Fine Aggregate Replacement Open
The excessive extraction of sand from riverbeds has adverse effects on river ecosystems and aquatic life. Simultaneously, the disposal of eggshells from certain food manufacturing facilities into landfills contributes to pollution. Incorpo…
View article: Enhancing Mortar Properties with Crushed Palm Oil Clinker as a Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement
Enhancing Mortar Properties with Crushed Palm Oil Clinker as a Partial Fine Aggregate Replacement Open
The study investigated the feasibility of utilizing crushed palm oil clinker, a byproduct of the palm oil industry, as a partial substitute for fine aggregate in mortar. This initiative aimed to mitigate the environmental issues arising fr…
View article: A review on the utilization of ceramic tile waste as cement and aggregates replacement in cement based composite and a bibliometric assessment
A review on the utilization of ceramic tile waste as cement and aggregates replacement in cement based composite and a bibliometric assessment Open
The scientific community recognizes that the depletion of natural resources and solid waste management pose inherent challenges in building material production and disposal, particularly in concrete manufacture and deconstruction. Recyclin…
View article: Influence of Salinity of Mixing Water Towards Physical and Mechanical Properties of High Strength Concrete
Influence of Salinity of Mixing Water Towards Physical and Mechanical Properties of High Strength Concrete Open
Dramatic population and economic growth result in increasing demand for concrete infrastructure, which leads to an increment of freshwater demand and a reduction of freshwater resources. However, freshwater is a finite resource, which mean…
View article: Infrared Imaging as a Non-Destructive Testing Method for Geopolymer Concrete
Infrared Imaging as a Non-Destructive Testing Method for Geopolymer Concrete Open
Non-destructive testing (NDT) is generally used to estimate the compressive strength of concrete material without compromising its structural integrity. However, the available testing methods on the market have particular limitations that …