Abstract
The construction industry plays a significant role in resource consumption and environmental impact. This study explores the potential of creating sustainable lightweight wall panels by incorporating waste materials such as coconut shell and palm kernel shell, coupled with alum sludge as a partial replacement for cement. The aim is to reduce the environmental footprint of traditional construction materials while promoting the efficient utilization of agricultural and industrial by-products. Coconut and palm kernel shells, both abundant agricultural waste products, are chosen for their lightweight and durable characteristics. These natural fibres offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional construction materials, contributing to resource conservation and reducing the demand for conventional building components. Alum sludge, a by-product of water treatment processes, is introduced as a partial replacement for cement in the composite material. This not only minimizes the environmental impact of alum sludge disposal but also enhances the material's mechanical properties. The inclusion of alum sludge aims to improve the compressive strength and durability of the lightweight wall panels, making them a viable and sustainable option for construction applications.
Metadata
Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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Creators: | Creators Email / ID Num. Siow Yuen, Darren UNSPECIFIED Sanuwar, Eva Selviana UNSPECIFIED Vasudevan, Gunalan UNSPECIFIED Muniyandi, Shantha Kumari UNSPECIFIED Kanniyapan, Gunavathy UNSPECIFIED |
Contributors: | Contribution Name Email / ID Num. Chief Editor Abdul Rahman, Zarinatun Ilyani UNSPECIFIED Editor Mohd Nasir, Nur Fatima Wahida UNSPECIFIED Editor Kamarudin, Syaza UNSPECIFIED Designer Ramlie, Mohd Khairulnizam UNSPECIFIED |
Subjects: | T Technology > TH Building construction > Architectural engineering. Structural engineering of buildings > Sustainable buildings. Sustainable construction |
Divisions: | Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Seri Iskandar Campus > Faculty of Architecture, Planning and Surveying |
Journal or Publication Title: | The 13th International Innovation, Invention & Design Competition 2024 |
Page Range: | pp. 215-218 |
Keywords: | Alum sludge, Coconut shell, and Palm Kernel shell |
Date: | 2024 |
URI: | https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/105334 |