Open AccessUtilisation of Seasand as Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregrate to Strengthen the Concrete
Author(s) -
R. Ruthra,
K. Manisha,
G. Dharsiha
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of innovative technology and exploring engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2278-3075
DOI - 10.35940/ijitee.c8603.039520
Subject(s) - aggregate (composite) , cement , curing (chemistry) , compressive strength , geotechnical engineering , environmental science , geology , materials science , metallurgy , composite material
Concrete is an important construction material widely used in the construction industry nowadays. It is blended material consisting of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and water. Generally the use of river sand as fine aggregate in our country is very widespread in industry. This paper mainly focuses on the study of strength properties of concrete in which river sand is replaced with sea sand as fine aggregate. In addition to it, Quarry Dust when added gains strength. Different mix proportions was replaced partially in 5%, 10%, 15% by Sea sand and Quarry dust. The strength of concrete for various mix proportions are carried out and tested for 14, 28, 56 days of curing. From the results obtained, with the replacement of river sand by sea sand along with well graded quarry dust upto to 15% increases the strength of concrete.