INVESTIGATING THE POTENTIAL OF HYBRID BRICKS USING PROSOPIS JULIFLORA AND BETEL NUT SHELL ASH
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The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has resulted in the efficient use of agricultural and biomass waste in brick production. This study examines the feasibility of utilizing hybrid bricks that incorporate Prosopis Juliflora ash and betel nut shell ash as partial substitutes in traditional brick manufacturing. The ashes' physical and chemical properties were examined and contrasted with normal brick-making materials. The ash was integrated in quantities of 10%, 20%, and 30% by weight into the brick mixture. The cast specimens were cured and evaluated for compressive strength, water absorption, density, and durability at 7, 14, and 28 days. The testing findings indicated that bricks with a 20% mixed ash replacement demonstrated optimal performance regarding compressive strength and satisfactory water absorption relative to other mix ratios. The research indicates that the application of Prosopis Juliflora Ash and betel nut shell ash can provide environmentally friendly hybrid bricks with adequate mechanical and durability characteristics, hence supporting sustainable construction methodologies.
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G, L., P, R., S, S. & J, S. (2026). Investigating the Potential of Hybrid Bricks using Prosopis Juliflora and Betel Nut Shell Ash. International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, 02(04). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.604
G, Lathika, et al.. "Investigating the Potential of Hybrid Bricks using Prosopis Juliflora and Betel Nut Shell Ash." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology, vol. 02, no. 04, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.604.
G, Lathika,Ramanishree P,Sowndarya S, and Susmitha J. "Investigating the Potential of Hybrid Bricks using Prosopis Juliflora and Betel Nut Shell Ash." International Journal of Science, Strategic Management and Technology 02, no. 04 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijsmt.v2i4.604.
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