Influence of Grades of Cement on Strength of Concrete as per IS 10262-2019

Abstract

Abstract: Concrete is the most used material in the world for construction. As we know Cement is the major constituent of concrete which is produced by natural raw materials like limestone rock, clay and chalk etc. Cement is produced in various grades and types used for construction according to the requirement. According to various grades used the strength of the concrete is influenced. The present investigation deals with the development of mix design of concrete using the IS 10262 - 2019. The study mainly focuses on the discussion of strength characteristics of concrete when various grades of cements used with reduction of 5% & 10% to understand if the concrete reaches the required target strength. It also focuses on understanding as to which grade of cement would be able to reach the required strength with less cement content. Compression test and Split Tensile test were conducted for strength analysis. The research evaluates the variation in Mix Design Guidelines between IS 10262-2009 & IS 10262-2019; strength factors of hardened concrete, by using various grades of cement at different percentages for M30 grade concrete at different ages. From this study it can be concluded that, 53 grade gives the better compressive strength with lesser amount of cement content, hence it is suggested that 53 grade cement can be used wherever bulk or mass concreting is done or concrete is produced