Replacement of Fine Aggregate by M-Sand

Author(s):

Halesh Kumar B T , PESITM; Anusha H S, PESITM; Bhargavi S P, PESITM; Syed Zabiulla, PESITM; Prakash M, PESITM

Keywords:

M-Sand, Concrete, Coarse aggregate

Abstract:

Shortage of good quality natural sand due to depletion of resources and limitation due to environmental considerations has made concrete manufacturers to look for suitable alternative fine aggregate. One such alternative is “manufactured sand”. Workability strength and durability of concrete with manufactured sand as replacement to natural sand in proportions of 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% is studied. The experiments were conducted on M20 concrete grade. Slump cone test is conducted to determine workability on fresh concrete. Compressive strength test and split tensile strength tests are conducted on hardened concrete by casting cubes and cylinders respectively. Compressive strength and split tensile strength tests were conducted to determine strength of concrete. The 15% replacement of natural sand by manufactured sand showed an increase in strength in both compressive strength test and split tensile strength test.

Other Details:

Manuscript Id	:	IJSTEV3I12079
Published in	:	Volume : 3, Issue : 12
Publication Date	:	01/07/2017
Page(s)	:	223-227

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