Scope and the Delimitation

The researcher set limits and bounds in order to focus its target to the
objective of the study and then possibility of attaining within time frame. The study was
delimited to manufacture hollow blocks using coconut shell and sand. It also deals to
determine the compressive strength of each sample and the design mix in terms of
percentage of coconut shell and sand that produces high strength in compression that
will satisfy the requirements of ASTM and also in costing. The materials and coconut
shell to be used for sampling was taken locally within Calbayog City. The compressive
machine or the UTM (Universal Testing Machine ) was the instrument used for
determining the compressive strength .

Significance of the Study

This study was prompted by the desire to investigate whether coconut shell
would be possible to be used as reinforcing activities in making hollow blocks or as
materials replacement for sand. The researcher find ways on how to make it very useful
materials and believe that the study will help the government to reduce the quarrying of
sand that causes the imbalance of our natural resources. The researchers believe that
the findings of this study beneficial of the following:
 Environment. Help to impact in reducing the quarrying of sand that
cause damage to our bodies of water and imbalance our natural
resources consequently, and as an environmental , it also gives a big
help in our sustainable development.
 Government and Industry. To prevent environmental problems in our
industry and to have a better sources of local CHB and to avoid
quarrying of sand so that our government can minimize to finance the
environmental destruction as well as natural disaster.
 Hollow Block Manufacture. This study will serve as challenge to
manufactures to come up with a better quality hallow blocks which will
meet the appropriate standards and specifications of codes
requirements which can be accomplished by following the proper
procedure of manufacturing them. Thereby, delivering better services to
their clients.
 Researchers. Serve as basis or reference for future related studies,
search for knowledge or in general any systematic investigation to
establish facts.