Experimental Study of Coconut Shell Concrete
Journal Title: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (IJRASET) - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
The rising cost of construction materials in developing countries has necessitated research into the use of alternative materials civil engineering construction. In this study, a concrete mix of 1:1.51:3.06 was used as control, while coconut shells were used to replace crushed granite by volume. 36 cubes were produced and compressive and tensile strengths were evaluated at 7 days, 14 days and 28 days. The density and compressive strength of concrete reduced as the percentage replacement increased. Aggregate replaced by coconut shell with ratios 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% with water cement ratio of 0.5. The results of the study showed that concrete produced by replacing 40% of the crushed granite by coconut shells can be used in concrete construction. A potential exists for the use of coconut shells as replacement of conventional aggregate in both conventional reinforced concrete and lightweight reinforced concrete construction. The use of coconut shells as partial replacement for conventional aggregates should be encouraged as an environmental protection and construction cost reduction measure.
Authors and Affiliations
Chandraul Kirti, Singh Manindra Kumar, Saxena Anil Kumar, Arora T. R.
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