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Chapter 4: Results and Discussion

Brick B passed the standard compressive strength test for a first class brick, achieving a strength of 81.24. Brick C failed to meet the minimum standard strength, reaching only 30.81. Seashells were found to be a viable additive for soil stabilization and construction purposes when used in small-scale projects, as it passed the strength test, while coconut husk ash failed and is not a suitable replacement. Large-scale production of lime from seashells could provide an alternative to cement.

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Chapter 4: Results and Discussion

Brick B passed the standard compressive strength test for a first class brick, achieving a strength of 81.24. Brick C failed to meet the minimum standard strength, reaching only 30.81. Seashells were found to be a viable additive for soil stabilization and construction purposes when used in small-scale projects, as it passed the strength test, while coconut husk ash failed and is not a suitable replacement. Large-scale production of lime from seashells could provide an alternative to cement.

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Chapter 4: Results and Discussion

Brick B has a compressive strength of 81.24.As per IS:1077–1992 clause 4.1


applied for burnt clay strength = 40 N/mm^2. It passed the standard minimum strength
of a first class brick.

Bricks C has a compressive strength of  30.81. It failed to pass the standard


minimum strength of a first class brick.

In regards to the objectives, the following answers can be made:

a) To evaluate the performance of clay soil when mixed with seashells and coconut
husk

*Seashells passed the standard strength while the coconut husk ash
failed horribly

b) To determine whether seashells and coconut husk are viable for soil stabilization

*Seashells is viable for soil stabilization while coconut husk ash is not

c) To determine if seashells and coconut husks can be alternative for cement


d) To determine if seashells and coconut husks is viable in construction
*For small scale construction, seashells can be used as alternative for
cement.

Recommendations

Large scale production of lime from seashells can be used as alternative for
cement. As for the mix design, if the mix ratio is adjusted to the standard ASTM method,
the compressive strength of seashells can be enhanced and can be viable for
construction purposes. As for coconut husk ash, another raw material can be added to
it, one with high silica substabce to further enhance its strength

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