An experimental investigation on partial replacement of sand by ceramic grains in coconut shell concrete

Abstract

In this work to find some alternative replacement for fine aggregate to save natural resource. The fine aggregate is partially replaced by the ceramic waste in various portion (10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50%) in coconut shell concrete. The sources of natural sand and aggregate are reducing day by day and these are becoming consequently costlier as their demand also increases every day. For example, ceramic wastes are waste products which are directly released into the environment and can cause pollution, so using such materials as a substitute in fine aggregate can also reduce the disposal problems associated with these materials. In this study we will be finding out the compressive strength test, flexural strength, split tensile strength and failure analysis of RCC beams after 3, 7 and 28 days on replacement of river sand by the ceramic waste in the coconut shell concrete.