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A large amount of waste produced in the processing of palm oil is one of the main contributors to the
environmental problem. This paper presents an experimental study on the development of the shellcrete
masonry block that made of oil palm kernel. The study was focused on the physical, compressive strength
and flexural strength of shellcrete. The eco-efficiency of the shellcrete was also evaluated by measuring
the carbon footprint. The shellcrete was made by mixing the Portland cement (PC), sand, and oil palm
kernel shell (PKS). A control specimen made of PC and sand mixture (sandcrete) was also prepared.
The specimen size was 220 mm length, 110 mm width and 80 mm in thickness. The maximum strength
obtained was 22 MPa by mixing proportion of 1 PC:1 Sand:1 PKS, but the recommended mix proportion
of the shellcrete for building materials was 1 PC:1 Sand:2 PKS as an optimum mix design for eco-friendly
shellcrete.
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