Strength and heat evolution of concretes containing bagasse ash from thermal power plants in sugar industry

► Effects of ground BA with low and high LOI on concrete strength were investigated. ► Ground BA with low LOI can be used as a pozzolanic material in concrete up to 30%. ► Concrete containing 20% ground BA with high LOI had compressive strength as high as CON concrete. ► Temperature of concrete containing ground BA with low LOI was reduced by 13-37%. ► Use of bagasse ash as a cement replacement reduces disposal waste and cement usage.