Study on Thermal Properties of Spent Mushroom Substrate

Final Year Project Incorporated Concrete Brick

Poster Presentation
2023 / 2024
NURUL ATHIRA BINTI NOORULLA (U2003924/1)
Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur
FYP30

INTRODUCTION RESULTS

1. Compressive strength
BRICKS :
80.0
❖ High demand in the construction industry due to: 70.0

Compressive strength (Mpa)

-Durability 60.0
-Thermal mass
50.0
-Aesthetic appeal
40.0
30.0
SPENT MUSHROOM SUBSTRATE (SMS) : 20.0
10.0
❖ Agricultural waste product from mushroom
0.0
cultivation.
SMS-0 SMS-5 SMS-10 SMS-15 SMS-20 SMS-25
❖ Improve the mechanical properties, durability, and -10.0
SMS replacement (%)
thermal insulation of bricks.
❖ Low-cost materials. 3rd day Strength (MPa) 7th day Strength (MPa) 28th day Strength (MPa)

Problem statement : 2. Modulus of rupture (Flexural strength)

❖ SMS is frequently discarded as garbage which is environmental challenge such as ground AVE. MODULUS OF RUPTURE (MPA)
water contamination and unpleasant odour due to open dumping. 6

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RESEARCH OBJECTIVES 4

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To optimise mix proportions for SMS to achieve the desired qualities by analyse the
1 relationship between percentage of SMS and performance of concrete bricks. 2

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To investigate the way the presence of SMS influences the durability and
2 compressive strength of bricks to meet industry standards.
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0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
To evaluate impact of SMS on thermal performance and insulation characteristics of
3 Ave. Modulus of rupture (MPa)
bricks to gain better understanding of their thermal behaviour.

3. Water absorption
30.0 10.0
METHODOLOGY water absorption at 5 hours (%)

Initial Rate of Absorbtion (kg/m²/min)

water absorption at 24 hours (%)
25.0 5.0
1. Material properties
Water Absorption (%)

Sand SMS
20.0 0.0
Specific gravity 2.66 1.00
Finesse modulus 2.56 2.29 15.0 -5.0

Water absorption (%) 0.4 21.8

10.0 -10.0
2. Mix design
5.0 -15.0
SMS Cement Sand (kg/m3) SMS (kg/m3) Water (kg/m3) Density
REPLACEMENT (kg/m3) (kg/m3)
0.0 -20.0
0 5 10 15 20 25
0% 556.7 1670.1 0.0 180.9 2226.7 SMS Replacement (%)
5% 556.7 1586.6 32.3 180.9 2143.3 4. Thermal acoustic
10% 556.7 1503.1 64.6 180.9 2059.8 160.0
15% 556.7 1419.6 96.9 180.9 1976.3
140.0
20% 556.7 1336.1 129.2 180.9 1892.8
25% 556.7 1252.6 161.5 180.9 1809.3 120.0
Temperature (˚C)

3. Testing 100.0

80.0

60.0

40.0

20.0

0.0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000
Time (s)
0% SMS 5% SMS
10% SMS 15% SMS
20% SMS 25% SMS

Compressive strength test Flexural strength test

CONCLUSION

• Optimum mix design : cement to sand ratio is 1:3 and water to cement ratio is 0.325 .
• SMS reduce the overall strength of brick, requiring mix design adjustment for structural
integrity .
• SMS can enhance thermal properties of cement bricks.
• SMS incorporating bricks can be cost-effective due to waste utilization and material saving.
• Supports the development of sustainable and promotes the recycling of agricultural waste.

Water absorption test Thermal conductivity test