Experimental Characterization of Bacterial Concrete Against Mechanical and Durability Performance

This study experimentally investigates the mechanical and durability performance of bacteria concrete in terms density, compressive strength, split tensile water absorption capacity. The specimens were produced with a ratio 1:2:4, w/c 0.45, having dosage level ranging from 1 to 6% by weight water. To investigate usefulness level, cubic cylindrical cast tested after 28 days curing Universal Testing Machine constant loading rate. density each specimen was also recorded soon casting period ended. Moreover, test similarly conducted on cube at various time intervals record penetration depth. results normal (without bacteria) compared ones containing bacteria. optimum found be 3.5%, which showed highest values density. Bacteria tend generate more crystalline materials inside mass due reactions surrounding moisture produces compact surface, thus strength properties improved blocked suggests better concrete.