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Mico Angelo D. Santiago

Student

Student

Marilao, Bulacan · FEU Institute of Technology

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🛠️ Skills

Microsoft Office

Expert (85%)

Time Management

Master (95%)

Problem-Solving

Expert (85%)

Communication

Expert (90%)

🎓 Educational Qualification

Tertiary · Sep 2021 - Present

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

FEU Institute of Technology

Secondary · Jul 2014 - Apr 2021

St. Paul College of Bocaue

Primary · Jul 2006 - Apr 2014

St. Paul College of Bocaue

🏆 Honors and Awards

With Honors

Academic Award

Issued by St. Paul College of Bocaue on April 01, 2021

📜 Licenses and Certifications

Auto Cad Certificatre

Issued by FEU Institute of Technology on September 09, 2022

👥 Organizations and Memberships

FEU Tech Association of Civil Engineering Students

Member · September 01, 2021 - 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 Concrete

Springer Series in Geomechanics and Geoengineering, (2026), pp. 272-282

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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.

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