Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate by Waste Ceramic Tile in Concrete

Abstract

The main focus of this research is to study the strength of concrete with ceramic waste as coarse aggregate. Increased construction activity and continuous dependence on conventional materials of concrete marking are leading to scarcity of the material and increased construction cost. In this study an attempt has been made to find the suitability of ceramic coarse aggregate as a possible substitute for conventional aggregate in concrete. The ceramic industry is known to generate large amounts of calcined-clay wastes each year. So far a huge part is used in landfills. Reusing these wastes in concrete could be a within situation. So we prefer ceramic waste to increase the strength and stability of concrete.