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Devin Claire Nicart

Student

4th- Year BS Civil Engineering Student Specializing in Structural Engineering

Imus, Cavite · FEU Institute of Technology

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Personal Information

Short Biography

A dedicated and aspiring Civil Engineering student actively seeking an internship opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world engineering projects. Aiming to gain hands-on experience in infrastructure development and project execution. I am eager to work alongside experienced professionals to enhance my skills and knowledge. Committed to making a meaningful contribution, I am determined to learn from professionals while contributing to projects focused on building sustainable and efficient infrastructure. This opportunity will allow me to gain valuable industry experience and further develop my technical expertise.

🛠️ Skills

🎓 Educational Qualification

Tertiary · Aug 2019 - Present

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering · FEU Institute of Technology

Secondary · Jun 2013 - Apr 2019

Imus Institute of Science and Technology - Imus, Cavite

Primary · Jun 2007 - Mar 2013

Imus Pilot Elementary School

👥 Organizations and Memberships

American Concrete Institute

Member · September 24, 2024 - Present

Junior Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers

Member · September 24, 2024 - Present

FEU Tech Association of Civil Engineering Students

Member · September 24, 2024 - 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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