Open AccessThe Use of Sheet Glass Powder as Fine Aggregate Replacement in Concrete
Author(s) -
M. Mageswari,
B. Vidivelli
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the open civil engineering journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.249
H-Index - 16
ISSN - 1874-1495
DOI - 10.2174/18741495010040100065
Subject(s) - aggregate (composite) , fineness , flexural strength , materials science , compressive strength , porosity , ultimate tensile strength , specific gravity , composite material , geotechnical engineering , absorption of water , waste management , geology , engineering
Sheet glass powder (SGP) used in concrete making leads to greener environment. In shops, near by Chidambaram many sheet glass cuttings go to waste, which are not recycled at present and usually delivered to landfills for disposal. Using SGP in concrete is an interesting possibility for economy on waste disposal sites and conservation of natural resources. This paper examines the possibility of using SGP as a replacement in fine aggregate for a new concrete. Natural sand was partially replaced (10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50%) with SGP. Compressive strength, Tensile strength (cubes and cylinders) and Flexural strength up to 180 days of age were compared with those of concrete made with natural fine aggregates. Fineness modulus, specific gravity, moisture content, water absorption, bulk density, %voids, % porosity (loose and compact) state for sand (S) and SDA were also studied. The test results indicate that it is possible to manufacture concrete containing Sheet glass powder (SGP) with characteristics similar to those of natural sand aggregate concrete provided that the percentage of SGP as fine aggregate is limited to 10-20%, respectively.