Mechanical Characterisation Of High Strength Concrete With Partial Replacement Of Quarry Sand

Research Article
Prakash R
DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.2017.0806.0413
Subject: 
science
KeyWords: 
High strength concrete, Quarry sand, Compressive strength and Flexural strength
Abstract: 

Concrete Technology has been already played a significant role in waste management system by employing the industrial wastes efficiently, without any compromise in the quality of end product. In this study, the utilization of Quarry sand as fine aggregate in the production of concrete is attractive and effective when this fine aggregate is competitive with the natural resources in relation to cost and quality. A high strength concrete M60 is designed. River sand is replaced with 10%, 20%, 30 %, 40%, 50% and 100% of quarry sand. The highest compressive strength of concrete is obtained for the 50% replacement of quarry sand. The flexural strength is found maximum in the 100 % replacement of quarry sand. This study gives a clear findings that quarry dust can be utilized as ingredient in high strength concrete as a substitute for river sand.