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Experimental Study on Light Weight Aggregate Concrete with Pumice Stone, Silica Fume and Fly Ash as a Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate

Abstract

In Design of concrete structures, light weight concrete plays a prominent role in reducing the density and to increase the thermal insulation. These may relate of both structural integrity & serviceability. More environmental and economical benefits can be achieved if waste materials can be used to replace the fine light weight aggregate. The new sources of Structural aggregate which is produced from environmental waste is Natural aggregates, synthetic light weight aggregate The use of structural grade light weight concrete reduces the self weight and helps to construct larger precast units. In this study, an attempt has been made to study the Mechanical Properties of a structural grade light weight concrete M30 using the light weight aggregate pumice stone as a partial replacement to coarse aggregate and mineral admixture materials like Fly Ash and Silica Fume. For this purpose along with a Control Mix, 12 sets were prepared to study the compressive strength, tensile strength and flexural strength. Each set comprises of 4 cubes, 2 cylinders and 2 prisms. Slump test were carried out for each mix in the fresh state. 28-days Compressive test, Tensile Strength and Flexural Strength tests were performed in the hardened state. The study is also extended for blending of concrete with different types of mineral admixtures. The test results showed an overall strength & weight reduction in various trails. Therefore, the light weight concrete is no way inferior for construction purpose..

Lakshmi Kumar Minapu, M K M V Ratnam, Dr. U Rangaraju

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