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Studi Efektivitas Penambahan Cangkang Kemiri dan Superlasticizer pada Sifat Mekanik Beton Dahlan, Ayi; Yogaswara, Dendi; Febrijanto, Rudy
Jurnal Konstruksi Vol 21 No 2 (2023): Jurnal Konstruksi
Publisher : Institut Teknologi Garut

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33364/konstruksi/v.21-2.1415

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Candlenut shells are hard and light, so there is potential to obtain a lighter weight concrete structure but of greater quality by partially replacing it or adding coarse aggregate with candlenut shells. In this research, candlenut shells were used as a substitute for coarse aggregate in the concrete mixture. The aim of this research is to determine the mechanical properties (compressive strength, split tensile strength and deflection strength) of concrete with the addition of candlenut shells and superplasticizer. The method used in this research is a quantitative method. The amount of candlenut shell material used is a substitution for the volume of coarse aggregate of 15%, 30% and 45%. There were two types of samples made in this research, including cylindrical samples with a diameter of 15 cm, height 30 cm, and blocks with dimensions of 10 cm x 15 cm x 60 cm. These samples were made for testing the compressive strength of concrete, splitting tensile strength of concrete and deflection strength of concrete. Concrete with the substitute material for candlenut shells is expected to achieve the planned compressive strength target of 20 MPa. Based on the test results for compressive strength, split tensile strength and concrete deflection strength, the average value for each variation was obtained. Mixture 1 (0%) has an average compressive strength value of 25.68 MPa, an average split tensile strength of 2.11 MPa, deflection strength of 2.85 MPa. Mixture 2 (15%) has a compressive strength of 20.28 MPa, split tensile strength of 1.55 MPa, deflection strength of 1.49 MPa. Mixture 3 (30%) has a compressive strength value of 16.64 MPa, split tensile strength 1.41 MPa, deflection strength 1.24 MPa and for Mixture 4 (45%) the compressive strength value is 12.96 MPa, split tensile strength 1.25 MPa, deflection strength 1.00 MPa.
Effect of Sand Pretreatment on Bio-Stabilization Using Rhizopus oligosporus Zhafirah, Athaya; Fauziah, Fitria Nurhaliza; Febrijanto, Rudy; Yogaswara, Dendi
Journal of Geoscience, Engineering, Environment, and Technology Vol. 11 No. 02 (2026): JGEET Vol 11 No 02 : June (2026)
Publisher : UIR PRESS

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25299/jgeet.2026.11.02.27475

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Ottawa sand is a type of sand widely used in geotechnical research for its uniformity and high silica content. However, Ottawa sand is classified as a non-cohesive soil, lacking intergranular bonds, resulting in low shear strength. Therefore, a soil improvement method that enhances the material's mechanical stability is needed. This study aims to analyze the effect of Ottawa sand pretreatment on increasing soil shear strength through a bio-stabilization method using the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus. The research method used is a laboratory experimental method with an unconfined compression test. Ottawa sand samples were divided into three treatments: normal treatment (S-0), washed sand treatment (S-1), and washed and oven-dried treatment (S-2). Each sample was mixed with tempeh yeast containing Rhizopus oligosporus and distilled water, each at 5% of the sand weight. The curing process was conducted in a closed container, with temperature, humidity, and mycelium development monitored during incubation. The results showed that sand pretreatment increased the soil's unconfined compressive strength. The samples treated with washing and oven drying (S-2) had the highest unconfined compressive strength of 9.72 kPa and shear strength of 4.86 kPa at 12 days of curing. Meanwhile, the samples without pretreatment showed lower unconfined compressive strengths. Visually observed mycelial growth showed a more even distribution in the samples with sand pretreatment. The results of this study indicate that bio-stabilization using Rhizopus oligosporus has the potential to be a more environmentally friendly soil-improvement method for increasing the stability of sandy soil.