An Experimental Investigation on Light Weight Concrete ...

Abstract In this project, an experimental investigation of M25 grade of concrete with water cement ratio 0.42, by using coconut shell aggregate added in percentage of 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 to test the effectiveness of coconut shell within the concrete, and also added steel fibers constant proportion of 0.5% by volume of the concrete.

COCONUT SHELL AS AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE ROOF TILES ...

1. Coconut shells are applicable as partial substitute as coarse aggregates for concrete roof tiles. 2. The good indicators of coconut shell quality as aggregate of concrete roof tiles are particles, shape and texture, resistance to crushing, absorption and surface moisture, and light-weight…

COCONUT SHELL AS AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE

Coconut shell (CS) is used as aggregate in concrete. Now-a-days there is large use of aggregate is increasing day by day so rather than using coarse aggregate in concrete, natural material coconut shell shall be used for some construction. Coconut shell is a waste material from coconut and it is quite strong like aggregate.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Coconut Shell (CS) as ...

limits for light weight aggregate hence requiring no need for treatment of the coconut shell before use as an aggregate. In addition, better workability is achieved because of the smooth surface of coconut shell aggregate on the concave face of the shells [6]. As part of efforts to make efficient use

Characterization and impact of curing duration on the ...

The CSC with 50% coarse aggregate replacement using coconut shell aggregates had an average weight of 2095 kg/m 3, which was close to the density of lightweight concrete. The decrease in self-weight was due to the density of coconut shell aggregates, which was 550 kg/m 3 compared to the conventional aggregates with 1162 kg/m 3 (Sabih et al. 2016).

A Study on the Flexural Behaviour of Geopolymer ...

A coarse aggregate (CS) with a nominal size of 12.5 mm, crushed in a crusher machine with a fineness modulus of 6.1 and a specific gravity of 1.15, was used to prepare the lightweight geopolymer coconut shell concrete (GPCSC).

LIGHT WEIGHT AGGREGATE CONCRETE BY USING …

way of utilizing crushed coconut shell aggregate in concrete is presented in this paper. As coconut shell is available at a low price in most of the tropical countries. The concrete obtained using coconut shell aggregates satisfy the minimum requirements of lightweight concrete. Hence it is possible to

Exploratory Study of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregate in ...

the direction of waste management strategies includes structural performance of concrete using periwinkle shell as light weight aggregate. Civil engineering practice and construction works in Nigeria depend on a very large extent on concrete. Concrete is one of the major building materials that can be delivered to a project site.

REINFORCED CONCRETE WITH COCONUT SHELL AS COARSE AGGREGATES

reinforced concrete with coconut shell as coarse aggregates 1. behaviour of reinforced concrete with coconut shell as coarse aggregates l. j. polytechnic, ahmedabd submitted by: 1. amit b. munjani (2) 2. mehul b. gohil (9) 3. dhwanik s. desai (4) 4. dhaval k. desai (3 5.

Use Of Coconut Shell As Coarse Aggregate In Lightweight ...

Download this complete Project material titled; Use Of Coconut Shell As Coarse Aggregate In Lightweight Concrete with abstract, chapters 1-5, references, and questionnaire. Preview Abstract or chapter one below Format: PDF and MS Word (DOC) pages = 65 ₦ 3,000

Study of Strength of Concrete by Using Coconut Shell

2.2 COCONUT SHELL AS COARSE AGGREGATE:-Coconut shell is used as light weight aggregate in concrete. Coconut shells are by-products of coconut oil production. Coconut shells are used in the production of activated carbon due to hardness and high carbon content. Various researchers have investigated the use of coconut shells and

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(PDF) Lightweight Concrete Using Coconut Shells as . The average fresh concrete density and 28-day cube compressive strength of the concrete using coconut shell aggregate were 1975 kg/m 3 …

Coconut Shell as Partial Replacement for Coarse Aggregate ...

Coconut shell aggregate concrete satisfies the requirements of ASTM C 330. 4. Conclusıon To increase the speed of construction, enhance green construction environment we can use lightweight concrete. The possibility exists for the partial replacement of coarse aggregate with coconut shell to produce lightweight concrete. Coconut shell exhibits

USE OF WASTE COCONUT SHELLS AS SUBSTITUTE FOR …

All tests were performed using aggregates from these well-graded coconut shell samples. Physical properties of the Coconut Shells Table 2: Physical properties of Conventional Coarse aggregate (granite) and coconut shell Physical Moisture Aggregate * The specific gravity of the coconut shell satisfies the value for a lightweight aggregate,

advantages and disadvantages of coconut shell concrete ...

Use of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregate in Lightweight Concrete. ABSTRACT This research work reports the investigation carried out to determine the use of coconut shell as an aggregate in light weight concrete. Concrete samples were produced with different mix ratios, to determine the best and economic proportions that will give acceptable ...

BEHAVIOUR OF REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS WITH …

[1] Gunasekaran K and Kumar P.S. lightweight concrete mix design using coconut shell aggregate. Proceedings of the building materials, structural designs and construction practices, pp375-382. [2] O.T. Olateju,(1992) The efficacy of lightweight aggregate from palm kernel shells, Journal of Housing Science15 (4), pp. 263–276.

Lightweight Concrete Using Coconut Shells as …

Lightweight Concrete Using Coconut Shells as Aggregate 453 granite aggregates are shown in Table 1. The sieve analysis of the river sand, CS aggregate and granite aggregates are illustrated in Fig. 3.

Use of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregate in Lightweight ...

ABSTRACT. This research work reports the investigation carried out to determine the use of coconut shell as an aggregate in light weight concrete. Concrete samples were produced with different mix ratios, to determine the best and economic proportions that will give acceptable compressive strengths. Coconut shell aggregate exhibits low impact ...

Journal paper.docx - Flexural behaviour of Ultra fine ...

Apeksha and Jain (2017) found that substitution of traditional aggregate by waste coconut shell (CS) delivered light weight concrete. About 22% decrease was accomplished in terms of density. It was likewise presumed that for each 10% supplanting with CS requires 3.6% of extra concrete substance.

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE USING COCONUT …

Hence the use of coconut shells up to 40% can be encouraged for field applications that help in p rotecting the environment, as well as producing the light weight concrete. Keywords: coconut shell, concrete, coarse aggregate, compressive strength, split te nsile strength, flexural strength. 1. INTRODUCTION

Study on Behaviour of Coconut Shell Aggregate Concrete ...

The use of waste materials is one of the options for sustainable construction. In this paper the coconut shell waste is considered as coarse aggregate (after the same has been crushed) for preparing light weight concrete. The natural material like bamboo which is having considerable tensile strength is considered for reinforcement along with coconut shell concrete.

Compressive Strength of Concrete by Using Coconut Shell

Compressive Strength of Concrete by Using Coconut Shell International organization of Scientific Research 2 | P a g e Figure 1: Waste Hierarch II. COCONUT SHELL AS AGGREGATE Coconut shell particles are used as reinforcing material for investigation. Shell particles of size between 20 mm – 600 μ are prepared in grinding machine.

Use of Coconut Shell as Coarse Aggregate in Lightweight ...

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[PDF] Assessing the Effectiveness of Coconut Shell ( CS ...

High cost of constructional materials coupled with the clamour to reduce environmental stresses due to excessive usage of natural aggregates has demanded research into the use of alternative materials for construction. Coconut shell is one of the most prevalent agricultural solid wastes in several tropical countries. For coconut shell aggregate to be used efficiently for construction purposes ...

REVIEW ON SUBSTITUTION OF COCONUT SHELL AS COARSE …

Coconut shell is assessed as light weight aggregate. The coconut shell is once dried, it contains polysaccharide, lignin, SHQWRVH¶V and ash in various proportions. I n Asia t he development enterprise is to create use of the advantage of light weight concrete at intervals the production of excessive upward thrust structures. ...

A Review on Consumption of Agricultural Waste Material ...

has potential as lightweight aggregate in concrete. Also, using the coconut shell as aggregate in concrete can reduce the material cost in construction because of the low cost and abundant agricultural waste. Coconut Shell Concrete can be used in rural areas and places where coconut is abundant and

Investigation on Mechanical Properties of Lightweight ...

[1] Adebakin, I.H. (2012). Uses of saw dust as admixture in production of low cost and light weight. 2012 American Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 3(6): 458-463. [2] Gunasekaran, K., Kumar, P.S. (2008). Lightweight concrete using coconut shells as aggregate.

An Optimum use of Coconut Shell as Partial Replacement of ...

To prepare lightweight concrete by using coconut shell as course aggregate. To find economical solution for high cost construction material. To study the coconut shell concrete as waste management in constructions and make Eco-Friendly Environment. 4.MATERIALS USED 4.1Cement The cement used in this research should confirm IS specifications.

Solid Waste Management by Using Coconut Shell Powder as …

coconut shell fulfils the requirements for use as lightweight aggregate. In an investigation on coconut shells as aggregate in concrete, the materials used were Portland cement, sand, granite and coconut shells. A concrete mixture of a ratio of 1:2:4 by volume, with a water-cement ratio of 0.6 was used as the

Use of coconut shell as coarse aggregate in lightweight ...

This makes it a material of choice in construction. This research work reports the investigation carried out to determine the use of coconut shell as an aggregate in light weight concrete. Concrete samples were produced with different mix ratios, to determine the best and economic proportions that will give acceptable compressive strengths.

LIGHT WEIGHT AGGREGATE CONCRETE BY USING …

As coconut shell is available at a low price in most of the tropical countries. The concrete obtained using coconut shell aggregates satisfy the minimum requirements of lightweight concrete. Hence it is possible to made lightweight concrete making use of coconut shells as an aggregate in concrete.

(PDF) Use of Coconut Shell as an Aggregate in Concrete: a ...

produce light weight concrete and would definitely help in Density of concrete is reduced using coconut shell as compared to increasing the speed of construction. Till now, only the study conventional concrete. Coconut shell when dried contains regarding coconut shell as aggregate in concrete …

Mechanical and Bond Properties of Lightweight Concrete ...

Adebakin et al. 11 studied the development of self-compacting lightweight concrete using crushed coconut shells, and concluded that coconut shell aggregates blended with fly ash is a favorable indigenous technology for the development of structural lightweight concrete.

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