Vito Francioso

Vito Francioso


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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29 October 2024 in Sustainability
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Vito Francioso
ELErika Daniela Lemos-Micolta
Erika Daniela Lemos-Micolta
HEHusam Hesham Elgaali
Husam Hesham Elgaali
CMCarlos Moro
Carlos Moro
MMManuel Alejandro Rojas Manzano
Manuel Alejandro Rojas Manzano
MVMirian Velay-Lizancos
Mirian Velay-Lizancos
The construction industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact while meeting the growing demand for infrastructure. One approach to achieving this goal is the use of industrial waste as a replacement for traditional supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). This study investigates sugarcane bagasse ash (SCBA), addressing the future scarcity and increased cost of other commonly used SCMs. Despite existing literature, the use of SCBA is hindered by several unknowns. This research evaluates SCBA’s performance in mortars, focusing on the effects of curing temperature and particle size variation. Mortar samples were prepared with SCBA replacements from 0% to 30% by mass of cement and cured at 21 °C and 45 °C for 7, 28, and 90 days. The results suggest potential for SCBA replacement up to 30%, emphasizing its sustainability and economic benefits. A cost analysis was also conducted, demonstrating the economic viability of SCBA as an alternative to traditional cement for practical applications.