EFFECT OF PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF NATURAL SAND WITH CRUSHED SAND ALONG WITH SUPPLEMENTARY CEMENTING MATERIALS (FLY ASH AND GGBS)

Abstract

The effect of partial replacement of natural sand (NS) by crushed sand (CS) and partial replacement of cement by supplementary cementing material have been investigated. All the trials have been taken at actual construction site and tested at site laboratory. Supplementary Cementing materials (SCM) Fly Ash and GGBS have been used and cement has been replaced by three combination of Fly ash (15%, 20%, 25%) and two combinations of GGBS (40% & 50%). In both the cases , 50% natural sand have been replaced by crushed sand .Both the materials have shown good compatible results when used and it is found that use of SCM gives better result in terms of compressive strength and workability due to reduction in w/c ratio. This paper puts forward the applications of crushed sand and supplementary cementing materials as an attempt towards sustainable development. It will help to find viable solution to the declining availability of natural sand to make eco-balance.