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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Civil Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction

Background:

  • Cassava peel ash (CPA) is a readily available agricultural waste.
  • CPA exhibits pozzolanic properties, making it suitable as a supplementary cementitious material.
  • Optimizing CPA use in concrete can improve performance and reduce environmental impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize the incorporation of cassava peel ash (CPA) in concrete blends.
  • To determine the ideal mix proportions for maximizing concrete performance using Central Composite Design (CCD).
  • To evaluate the physicochemical and mechanical properties of CPA-enhanced concrete.

Main Methods:

  • Physicochemical analysis of CPA to determine pozzolanic activity.
  • Laboratory preparation and testing of concrete mixtures with varying CPA content.
  • Application of Central Composite Design (CCD) methodology for optimization.
  • Development and validation of predictive models using statistical analysis (Student's t-test).

Main Results:

  • An optimal mix ratio was identified, yielding a maximum compressive strength of 28.51 MPa.
  • A different optimal ratio achieved a maximum flexural strength of 10.36 MPa.
  • Validated predictive models showed strong correlation with experimental results (p-values > 0.99).

Conclusions:

  • The study successfully identified optimal concrete blends incorporating CPA.
  • Effective utilization of CPA significantly enhances both compressive and flexural strength of concrete.
  • This research highlights CPA's potential as a sustainable material in the construction industry, promoting waste reduction.