Experimental Study of Non- Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete Prepared by Bagasse Ash

Abstract

This experimental study is mainly focused on the production of lightweight concrete using bagasse ash as the partial replacement of the cement in the non autoclaved concrete. The dead load of the building also consists of a load of partition walls and normal mortars. Bagasse Ash has a low density which also reduces the weight of concrete. The introduction of bagasse ash makes increment in compressive strength by 10% and split tensile Strength by 10.5%. it also decreases the cost of lightweight concrete by 12%. The prepared concrete has 20 percent more water absorption but 5% lesser dense.