Ebal, Goodluck Jonathan2026-02-202026-02-202025-12-11https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3157Undergraduate researchIn Adekokwok sub-county, Lira district, the compressed earth bricks (CEBs) are subject to crack formation and brittleness due to the high absorption rate (9.55%) and low compressive strength (0.65 MPa). This is due to fine-grained laterite soils with a high silica content used in production. The main objective of this study was to determine the use of sugarcane bagasse ash (SBA) and cement kiln dust (CKD) in compressed earth bricks in Adekokwok sub-county, Lira district. An experimental research approach was the methodology used in this study to determine the mix ratio of CKD and SBA that met the load-bearing requirements according to BS 3921:1985. Bricks were produced using a combination of soil with 2% increments from 0 to 10% for CKD and, in 5% increments from 0 to 25% SBA, to make CEBs of dimensions 205mm by 150mm by 70mm. They were cured for 28 days before undergoing strength and durability tests. The optimal proportion of 6% CKD and 10% SBA achieved a 28-day compressive strength of 5.1 MPa, exceeding the 5.0 MPa strength specified in BS 3921:1985. The 6% CKD + 10% SBA mixture enhanced bulk density values by 22.35% from 1382.09 kgm-3 to 1690.93 kgm-3, while decreasing water absorption values by 15.18%. Overall the durability parameters showed an improvement. According to BS 3921:1985, these CEBs are recommended for use in the construction of load-bearing walls as a masonry unit.enThesis