INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING,
MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS)
ISSN 2278-2540 | DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS | Volume XIV, Issue XII, December 2025
Fig. 4. showing the flexural strength of green concrete mixes GC-0, GC-1, GC-2, and GC-3 at curing ages of
7, 14, and 28 days. For each mix, three bars represent flexural strength at different curing periods. The chart
indicates that flexural strength increases with curing age for all mixes, with GC-2 achieving the highest 28-day
flexural strength, while GC-3 shows slightly lower values compared to GC-2. The experimental results
indicate that industrial and agricultural waste materials can effectively enhance the mechanical performance of
concrete when used in optimal proportions. All three strength parameters—compressive, split tensile, and
flexural—demonstrated maximum improvement at 20% replacement, confirming the suitability of this
proportion for sustainable green concrete. The study highlights the dual benefit of waste utilization: improved
concrete performance and environmental sustainability through reduction in cement usage and effective
management of industrial and agricultural residues.
CONCLUSION
The experimental investigation demonstrates that green concrete incorporating industrial wastes like fly ash
and GGBS, along with agricultural wastes such as rice husk ash, can significantly enhance mechanical
properties including compressive, split tensile, and flexural strengths, with the optimal replacement level found
to be 20% for both cement and fine aggregates. The improvement is attributed to the pozzolanic activity, filler
effect, and enhanced microstructural bonding provided by the waste materials, while simultaneously reducing
environmental impact through decreased cement consumption and effective waste utilization. These findings
confirm the feasibility of sustainable, eco-friendly concrete as a viable alternative to conventional materials
without compromising structural performance. Future research can focus on long-term durability assessments
under various environmental conditions, exploring additional waste materials and hybrid combinations,
optimizing workability through admixtures, and conducting large-scale implementation, cost analysis, and
lifecycle assessment to facilitate wider adoption in sustainable construction practices.
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