Research Article

The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance

Volume: 14 Number: 1 March 26, 2025
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The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance

Abstract

Cement production is a major contributor to global energy consumption and CO2 emissions, prompting the need for sustainable alternatives in the construction industry. This study investigates the potential of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash (PSA), an agricultural waste, as a partial replacement for cement in concrete. PSA was substituted at 3%, 5%, and 10% by weight of CEM I 42.5 R cement in concrete mixtures, and its effects on the physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties of concrete were evaluated. The results indicate that as the PSA substitution rate increased, the water demand of the concrete mixtures rose, leading to reduced workability. At the 3% replacement level, the compressive strength of the concrete remained comparable to that of plain concrete and only a 10% reduction was observed at 28 days. However, higher substitution rates (5% and 10%) resulted in significant strength losses, with reductions of 21% and 42.7%, respectively. Despite its non-pozzolanic nature, PSA demonstrated potential as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM), particularly in regions with abundant pistachio production. The study concludes that PSA can contribute to sustainable construction practices by reducing the environmental impact of concrete production and promoting the recycling of agricultural waste. Further research is recommended to optimize PSA substitution levels and enhance its compatibility with concrete matrices.

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Project Number

Siirt University Scientific Research Projects Unit (2018-SİÜMÜH-040)

Ethical Statement

The study is complied with research and publication ethics.

Thanks

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support provided by the Siirt University Scientific Research Projects Unit (Project No: 2018-SİÜMÜH-040). Additionally, we extend our sincere appreciation to Limak – Siirt Kurtalan Cement Factory and Siirt Çabuklar Concrete Plant for their valuable contributions to this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Construction Materials

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 26, 2025

Submission Date

December 18, 2024

Acceptance Date

March 18, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Doğruyol, M., & Durmaz, M. (2025). The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, 14(1), 513-528. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440
AMA
1.Doğruyol M, Durmaz M. The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;14(1):513-528. doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440
Chicago
Doğruyol, Murat, and Mahmut Durmaz. 2025. “The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance”. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14 (1): 513-28. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440.
EndNote
Doğruyol M, Durmaz M (March 1, 2025) The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14 1 513–528.
IEEE
[1]M. Doğruyol and M. Durmaz, “The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance”, Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 513–528, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440.
ISNAD
Doğruyol, Murat - Durmaz, Mahmut. “The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance”. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi 14/1 (March 1, 2025): 513-528. https://doi.org/10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440.
JAMA
1.Doğruyol M, Durmaz M. The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025;14:513–528.
MLA
Doğruyol, Murat, and Mahmut Durmaz. “The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance”. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 14, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 513-28, doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440.
Vancouver
1.Murat Doğruyol, Mahmut Durmaz. The Effect of Pistachio Vera Shell Ash on Concrete Performance. Bitlis Eren Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Dergisi. 2025 Mar. 1;14(1):513-28. doi:10.17798/bitlisfen.1602440

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Bitlis Eren University

Journal of Science Editor

Bitlis Eren University Graduate Institute

Bes Minare Mah. Ahmet Eren Bulvari, Merkez Kampus, 13000 BITLIS

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