Properties of cement bricks containing sago fine waste (SFW) with different water-cement ratio

Abstract Cement is a key material in the construction industry. However, this widespread use adversely affects environment. The replacement of cement with waste materials, mainly agricultural wastes, can reduce impact environmental pollution and result sustainable construction. Sago fine (SFW) fibrous residue from sago milling operations where physical treatment has been made. This study used SFW as partial brick effect adding to properties. Brick samples are designed five different percentages 2,4,6,8, 10% replacement, including control brick. mortar mix based on ratio 1:3, which follows Malaysian production standards. For compressive strength, density, water absorption tests, all specimens were cured for 7 28 days. strength bricks was investigated difference two water-cement ratios: 0.5 0.6. properties strength. experimental results show that brick’s decreased percentage increased. it still meets requirements standard load-bearing structures. Analysis according extensive data collection, ideal composition 2% 0.6 ratios. demonstrates SFW’s promise novel pozzolanic producing more bricks. As result, could improve bricks’ mechanical curing time increases.