EGG (Gallus gallus domesticus) SHELLS, MUSSEL (Mytilus edulis) SHELLS, AND BANANA (Musa acuminata) PSEUDO-STEM FIBER AS ADDITIVES OF A CEMENT BOARD
Document Type
Paper presentation
School Name
Saint Louis College
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Abstract / Executive Summary
Cement boards are essential in the construction industry for building durable walls and floors, but their mass production and disposal pose significant environmentalchallenges. Many commercial boards are not only expensive but are also non- biodegradable and prone to rapid degradation or breakage. This study explored the use of Egg (Gallus gallus domesticus) shells, Mussel (Mytilus edulis) shells, and Banana (Musa acuminata) pseudo-stem fiber as additives in cement board production. This study supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting waste recycling and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by contributing to the development of affordable and eco-friendly building materials. The study aimed to identify the best formulation based on flexural strength and water resistance and to determine whether the best experimental cement board differs significantly from the commercialized cement boards. An experimental research design was used, consisting of three experimental formulations and one commercial cement board. Cement board samples were tested for flexural strength and water resistance, with three trials conducted for each formulation. Mean computation and t-test were used to analyze the data. Results showed that Formulation C, composed of 55% eggshells, 35% mussel shells, and 10% banana pseudo- stem fiber, obtained the highest flexural strength and the lowest water absorption amongthe experimental groups. Analysis revealed no significant difference between the best experimental cement board and commercial cement board in terms of flexural strength and water resistance. These findings suggest that agricultural and marine waste materials can be used as effective and sustainable additives in cement board production.
Keywords:
cement board; shells; banana pseudo-stem; flexural strength; water resistance
EGG (Gallus gallus domesticus) SHELLS, MUSSEL (Mytilus edulis) SHELLS, AND BANANA (Musa acuminata) PSEUDO-STEM FIBER AS ADDITIVES OF A CEMENT BOARD
Cement boards are essential in the construction industry for building durable walls and floors, but their mass production and disposal pose significant environmentalchallenges. Many commercial boards are not only expensive but are also non- biodegradable and prone to rapid degradation or breakage. This study explored the use of Egg (Gallus gallus domesticus) shells, Mussel (Mytilus edulis) shells, and Banana (Musa acuminata) pseudo-stem fiber as additives in cement board production. This study supports SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by promoting waste recycling and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by contributing to the development of affordable and eco-friendly building materials. The study aimed to identify the best formulation based on flexural strength and water resistance and to determine whether the best experimental cement board differs significantly from the commercialized cement boards. An experimental research design was used, consisting of three experimental formulations and one commercial cement board. Cement board samples were tested for flexural strength and water resistance, with three trials conducted for each formulation. Mean computation and t-test were used to analyze the data. Results showed that Formulation C, composed of 55% eggshells, 35% mussel shells, and 10% banana pseudo- stem fiber, obtained the highest flexural strength and the lowest water absorption amongthe experimental groups. Analysis revealed no significant difference between the best experimental cement board and commercial cement board in terms of flexural strength and water resistance. These findings suggest that agricultural and marine waste materials can be used as effective and sustainable additives in cement board production.
