Performance of Strength and Modulii Characteristics of Ceramic Waste Aggregate Concrete (CWAC)

Abstract

Rapid industrialization in 21st century resulted in emission of both by-products and wastes which are producing at an alarming rate in India. Development cannot be ceased by referring to pollution and waste as justification; instead of it is essential to be decided how to reduce and manage the waste generated near by the industries. One of the solution is waste may be recycled or substituted to replace traditional ingredients in new concrete compositions and benefit to reduce their toxic effects on the environment. The Ceramic Industry is one of the largest industries to manufacture ceramic components. In Ceramic Industries, nearly 30% of the waste will be produced on a daily basis because of its unique characteristics of brittle nature and its clay composition. As a result of this, incorporating industrial waste into the concrete mix would help to minimize the usage of natural aggregates into the composition but due to the usage of ingredients are rapidly depleting, as well as help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The impact of replacing traditional coarse aggregates with ceramic waste aggregates in the structure of Ceramic Waste Aggregate Concrete (CWAC) is investigated in this paper. The study's parameters included replacing coarse aggregate (CA) with ceramic waste aggregates (CWA) at a rate of 0 to 100% with a regular incremental interval of 20%. Flexural strength and stress-strain behavior of CWAC are examined. Workability, Compaction Factor, Compressive Strength and Flexural Strength Tests were conducted on Regular Concrete and Ceramic Waste Aggregate Concrete (CWAC). Results of CWAC were fruitful compared to Regular Concrete. CWAC20 and CWAC40 are most feasible in replacing Regular concrete in the aspects of Young’s Modulus and Flexural Strength. This study would help to ensure that the quantity availability of CWA near ceramic industries.