BIO-BRICKS BY USING AGRICULTURE WASTE RECYCLING OF SUGARCANE BAGASSE WASTE FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION

Abstract

The present project titled “Bio bricks” focuses on the development of sustainable construction materials using agricultural waste such as sugarcane bagasse and soybean waste. Rapid growth in the construction industry has led to the excessive consumption of natural resources and increased environmental pollution. Traditional fired clay bricks release large amounts of greenhouse gases and require topsoil for manufacturing, resulting in significant environmental degradation.
In this study, agricultural waste residues are recycled and utilized as raw materials in the manufacturing of bio-bricks.
The collected waste is processed, mixed with binding materials, moulded into standard brick sizes, and the use of high-temperature firing. Various experimental tests such as compressive strength, water absorption, density, and thermal performance are conducted to evaluate the suitability of agro-waste bricks as a construction material.
The present study focuses on the development and evaluation of bio-bricks using agricultural waste as a primary raw material. Agricultural residues are combined with natural binders and subjected to molding and curing processes to produce lightweight, eco- friendly building units. The physical and mechanical properties of the bio-bricks, including compressive strength, water absorption, density, and thermal insulation, are assessed and compared with traditional construction materials.