Assessing the engineering properties and environmental impact with explainable machine learning analysis of sustainable concrete utilizing waste banana leaf ash as a partial cement replacement

The production of cement is crucial for sustainable building construction but is costly and contributes significantly to environmental pollution. To address these issues, this research investigates the potential of partially replacing cement with waste banana leaf ash (BLA), a pozzolanic material, in concrete mixtures. The aim of this study is to evaluate the fresh, mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of BLA-incorporated concrete, alongside its environmental and economic impacts. Experimental methods assessed the workability (slump and compaction factor), mechanical properties (compressive, split-tensile strength, and modulus of elasticity), and durability aspects through Rapid Chloride…

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  Mehran University of Engineering and Technology