*5.2.2 Split tensile strength*

Karthikeyan et al. [47] detailed that 30% replacement of bentonite brings about the most extreme split tensile strength to concrete, showed in **Figure 10**. Reddy et al. [25] led tests according to standard technique IS5816, revealed that lower split tensile strength was seen in bentonite mixed blends. Divyana [34] revealed that betterparted rigidity was accomplished by 20% bentonite substitution. Mohammed et al. [36] tried on bentonite-steel slag blend with different extents, detailed that 20–60% bentonite-steel slag mixtures [35]. Chandrakanth et al. [39] revealed that 5% bentonite expansion further develops results split tensile strength of cement.

#### **Figure 10.** *Split tensile strength of bentonite mixes [47].*
