How to Cite:
Getes, E. L. A., & Caingles, V. K. S. (2022). Evaluation of the compressive strength of
paver blocks with the inclusion of Mangima stone and Eggshell powder. International
Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S3), 12044–12053.
https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS3.9028
International Journal of Health Sciences ISSN 2550-6978 E-ISSN 2550-696X © 2022.
Manuscript submitted: 18 Feb 2022, Manuscript revised: 27 April 2022, Accepted for publication: 9 June 2022
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Evaluation of the compressive strength of paver
blocks with the inclusion of Mangima stone and
Eggshell powder
Erna Lou A. Getes
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
*Corresponding author email: amoresernalou@gmail.com
Vera Karla S. Caingles
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines
Email: vera.karla@ustp.edu.ph
Abstract---The demands in building infrastructures in many
countries require a huge amount of concrete to be used. As such, the
construction industry increased its requirement for aggregates and
cement. However, quarrying and dredging of aggregates in the river
harm the environment. Also, cement production contributes to carbon
dioxide emissions. The primary focus of this study is to evaluate the
application of Mangima stone (phyllite schist) and eggshell powder
(ESP) as fine aggregate and cement additives to the concrete paver,
respectively. Laboratory tests such as sieve analysis, absorption,
specific gravity, x-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and compression
were performed. The conventional aggregate was replaced with 100%
Mangima stones and added with 5%, 10%, and 15% ESP. The samples
were subjected to 28 days curing period. Results showed that the
samples with 100% Mangima stone and 15% addition of ESP obtained
the highest density (2330 kg/m3) and compressive strength (17.09
MPa) but had lowest absorption capacity (0.90%). In general, as the
percentage addition of ESP increases, the compressive strength of
paver blocks increases. Therefore, incorporating Mangima stone and
ESP is a significantly good material in making innovative concrete
paver block material.
Keywords---absorption, compressive strength, concrete paver block,
eggshell powder, Mangima stone.
Introduction
Paver blocks used in constructing roads manifest the impressive and advanced