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Journal : Rekayasa Sipil

Enhancing Red Brick Quality Using Corn Cob Ash and Blood Clam Shell Powder Adisti, Najeelina Putri; Yaqub, Muhammad Ardhiansyah Sofyan; Fauziyah, Shifa; Suwarto, Fardzanela
Rekayasa Sipil Vol. 19 No. 3 (2025): Rekayasa Sipil Vol. 19 No. 3
Publisher : Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.rekayasasipil.2025.019.03.6

Abstract

Problems related to the quality of red bricks are still frequently encountered, particularly cracks or damage that occur during the firing process. To minimize these problems, efforts are needed to improve the quality of bricks through material innovation. This study aims to analyze the optimal mixture composition by substituting corn cob ash and adding blood clam shell powder to produce red bricks. Corn cob ash is used as a substitute material to reduce water absorption, with variations of 3%, 4%, and 5%, while blood clam shell powder is added at 5% to enhance compressive strength. The research method used was experimental, where the sample production process was conducted directly at the production site. A total of 21 test specimens were prepared with dimensions of 220 mm × 95 mm × 45 mm. Testing was conducted in accordance with the SNI 15-2094-2000 standard, including testing of physical properties, size, water absorption, density, and compressive strength. The research results showed that the most optimal mixture was found in variation 7, consisting of 95% clay, 5% corn cob ash, and 5% blood clam shell powder. This composition produced bricks with water absorption of 18.06%, density of 1.3 g/cm³, and average compressive strength of 42.98 kg/cm². However, this innovation requires higher production costs compared to conventional red bricks.
Co-Authors , Muhammad Zulkifly Tasman , Sulistiawati Adiana Mutamsari Witaningrum Adisti, Najeelina Putri Akbar, Agam Fauzie Aksono HP., Eduardus Bimo Amalia, Nurul Afifah Antari, Ratna Devi Apriliawan, Vian Dito Aquaresta, Febriana Arroikhaanunnisa, Dini Ash-Siddiq, Muhammad Abdurrahman Rasyid Asri Nurdiana, Asri Bambang Setiabudi Budi Utomo DAMAYANTI, MAMIK Dewi, Eryantika Cipta Dwiyanti, Tasya Amalia Endyka Erye Frety Fachryandini, Nofita Fadila, Syananda Zahra Fardzanela Suwarto Farihah, Neni Isna Fathiarachman, Azizia Kanya Fauziyah, Habibah Teniya Ariq Frida Kistiani Hanifah, Adiba Hasna Hapsari, Nafisah Nurul Hariyono Hariyono Harlinda, Nadya Meta Hartono H, Hartono Hartono Hartono Heriqbaldi, Ayurveda Zaynabila Hery Suliantoro Husna, Arifka Farah Ihsan, Anaqi Syaddad Karuniawan, Muh.Fauzi Alfani Khalisha, Mujahidah Khuen, Chan Chow Kurniawan, Muhammad Ridho Hafid Kusumawati, Nema Oryza Leo Yosdimyati Romli M. Agung Wibowo M. Agung Wibowo Madaniyah, Safira Mahfudhah, Dzikra Nasyaya Mirwa Adiprahara Anggarani Moh Nur Sholeh Moh. Nur Sholeh Mubarok, Muhammad Iqbal Muthu, Pandaram Nastiti, Helena Putri Naw, Sin War Nugroho, Salsabila Bestari Nuniek Herdyastuti Nur Fadhilah Nur Syamsiatul Fajar, Nur Syamsiatul Nurjihad C, Fajar Paramarta, Made Bayu Angga Praba, Venansya Maulina Prihartini Widiyanti Putri, Anika Rahma Putri, Deva Permata Putri, Melvanda Gisela Putri, Natasya Ariesta Selyardi Rahmafitria, Fistara Lesti Rahmahani, Desi Rianti Ramadhani, Putri Karisma Ramadhani, Zulfa Nurfitri Raniasari, Nisrina Nabila Ratih Widiastuti Razan, Rafi Alfian Rehman, Saifur Sa'adi, Ashon Saputri, Ratih Dewi Sari Edi Cahyaningrum Sentosa, Khalid Al Rasyid Setiabudi Bambang Setiawan, Ahmad Rudi Siahaan, Paulus Parholong Sibarani, Jeremy Nicolas Sin War Naw Sri Pantja Madyawati, Sri Pantja Sudaryani, Sudaryani Suhandarini, Khoirunnisa Suwarto, Fardzanela Tan, Chin Xuan Teguh Hari Sucipto, Teguh Hari Tessari, Chelssi Gloria TUKIRAN Undayani Cita Sari Utami, Dita Mega Widati Fatmaningrum Widya, Alicia Margaretta Widyasari, Sheny Wijayanti, Alvia Rachma Yaqub, Muhammad Ardhiansyah Sofyan