Ruther Bill F. Del Mundo
StudentBSCE Student at FEU Institute of Technology
Quezon, Metro Manila · FEU Institute of Technology
Personal Information
Short Biography
A motivated civil engineering student with solid expertise in structural design, strong interest in learning and exploring new concepts in the field. Passionate about structural design and construction, enjoys gaining hands-on experience and expanding knowledge in every possible ways. Eager to deepen understanding and contribute to innovative engineering solutions.
🛠️ Skills
Planswift
Expert (89%)
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Advanced (80%)
SeismoBuild
Advanced (80%)
SketchUP
Advanced (80%)
Autodesk AutoCAD
Advanced (80%)
🎓 Educational Qualification
Tertiary · Aug 2019 - Present
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
FEU Institute of Technology
Secondary · Jun 2018 - Apr 2019
Seminario de San Jose - Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Secondary · Jun 2017 - Apr 2018
Palawan State University - Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Secondary · Jun 2013 - Apr 2017
Seminario de San Jose - Puerto Princesa City
🏆 Honors and Awards
With Honors
With Honors (Honor)
Issued by Seminario de San Jose on April 14, 2017
With Honors
With Honors (Honor)
Issued by Seminario de San Jose on April 15, 2016
📜 Licenses and Certifications
Autodesk Certified User: AutoCAD
Issued by Autodesk on March 03, 2023
👥 Organizations and Memberships
Junior Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers - Manila
Member · August 14, 2023 - Present
FEU Tech Association of Civil Engineering Students
Member · August 12, 2023 - Present
Research Publications
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Book Chapter · 10.1007/978-3-032-31342-3_22
Optimization of Pulverized Water Hyacinth and Water Hyacinth Extract as Admixture-Superplasticizer Systems in Sustainable ConcreteSpringer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering, (2026), pp. 272-282
This study investigates the potential use of pulverized water hyacinth (PWH) as a concrete admixture and water hyacinth extract (WHE) as a natural superplasticizer to develop a more economical and environmentally sustainable concrete mix. PWH, derived from dried and pulverized water hyacinth, is explored for its potential to reduce material costs and promote the reuse of green waste; however, its high water absorption is known to reduce concrete workability. To address this limitation, WHE was incorporated as a workability-enhancing agent to counteract the adverse effects of PWH. The study focused on optimizing the proportions of PWH and WHE to achieve acceptable workability and compressive strength without compromising structural performance. Slump and compressive strength tests were conducted to evaluate the fresh and hardened properties of the proposed mixes. Results indicate that increasing PWH content reduced slump but did not adversely affect compressive strength at low dosages, while WHE consistently improved workability but caused significant reductions in compressive strength. Optimization analysis identified an optimal mixture of approximately 0.48% PWH with no WHE, yielding a predicted compressive strength of 26.75 MPa. The findings demonstrate that PWH can function as an effective bio-based micro-admixture in concrete, whereas WHE acts primarily as a workability modifier whose dosage must be strictly limited, underscoring the importance of dosage optimization in sustainable bio-admixture applications.