Compressive Strength and Durability Studies on Concrete with Dolochar as Coarse Aggregate
Author(s):
R. Trivikram , LORDS INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Mohammed Safiuddin, Lords institute of engineering and technologyKeywords:
Dolochar, Compressive Strength, Acid Resistance Test and Permeability TestsAbstract:
Aggregate is one of the main ingredients in producing concrete. It covers major portion of the total for any concrete mix. The strength of the concrete produced is dependent on the properties of aggregates used. However, the construction industry is increasingly making higher demands of this material because of which it may result in scarcity or unavailable in the future. Hence need for an alternative coarse aggregate arises. The aim for this project is to determine the strength and durability characteristics of structural concrete by replacing coarse aggregates with Dolochar (Scrap material obtained from the manufacturing process of sponge iron), which will give a better understanding on the properties of concrete with these aggregates. The scope of this project is to investigate the possibility of using Dolochar material as an alternative material to coarse aggregate in structural concrete. The experimental investigation were carried out using detailed strength and durability related tests such as compressive strength test of cubes, acid resistance test and Permeability tests were conducted by replacing the coarse aggregates in concrete mixes by Dolochar. Tests were also conducted on the concrete testing cubes for 3,7 and 28 Days. From the experimental investigation it was found that Dolochar material can be used as an alternative for coarse aggregate in concrete However further investigations have to be made to study long term effects.
Other Details:
| Manuscript Id | : | J4RV2I8018 |
| Published in | : | Volume : 2, Issue : 8 |
| Publication Date | : | 01/11/2016 |
| Page(s) | : | 27-37 |
