Enhancing Concrete Properties with Banana Stem Juice Additive: A Study on Workability and Compressive Strength
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https://doi.org/10.70112/tarce-2024.13.2.4235Keywords:
Concrete, Banana Stem Juice (BSJA), Compressive Strength, Workability, AdditivesAbstract
Additives are integral components of modern concrete mixing materials. This study aimed to evaluate the workability and compressive strength of concrete incorporating banana stem juice as a natural additive (BSJA). A laboratory experiment was conducted to assess the impact of BSJA on concrete properties. Concrete mixtures with a ratio of 1:2:4 were prepared both with and without BSJA. A total of 36 cube specimens were created with varying percentages of banana stem juice, and their compressive strengths were measured. The results indicated that the inclusion of banana stem juice affected the concrete properties. On the 21st day, the compressive strength of the concrete without BSJA was 27.67 N/mm², compared to 29.67 N/mm² for 5% BSJA, 16.33 N/mm² for 10% BSJA, and 8.00 N/mm² for 15% BSJA. The slump values recorded were 15 mm for 0% BSJA, 20 mm for 5% BSJA, 45 mm for 10% BSJA, and 65 mm for 15% BSJA. The average compressive strengths of concrete specimens with 5% BSJA at 14 days (23.3 N/mm²) and 21 days (29.2 N/mm²) were higher than those of specimens without BSJA. Over the 14 and 21-day periods, specimens with BSJA consistently showed higher compressive strengths compared to those without. These results suggest that 5% BSJA enhances the compressive strength properties of concrete.
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