To Determine the Performance Level of GLASS Fibre and Coconut Shell in Concrete

Abstract

Abstract: Concrete is the most widely used construction material in civil engineering because of its high structural strength and stability. Concrete is the premier construction material around the world and is most widely used in all types of construction works, including infrastructure, low and high-rise buildings, and domestic developments. It is a man-made product, essentially consisting of a mixture of cement, aggregates, water and admixture(s). Inert granular materials such as sand, crushed stone or gravel form the major part of the aggregates. Traditionally aggregates have been readily available at economic prices and of qualities to suit all purposes. But, the continued extensive extraction use of aggregates from natural resources has been questioned because of the depletion of quality primary aggregates and greater awareness of environmental protection. To find a suitable and effective material from the waste product that would considerably minimize the use of material and ultimately reduce the construction cost. In this project GLASS fibre and Coconut shell were used as replacement of cement and coarse aggregate respectively. First physical properties of materials were found out and then the properties of GLASS fibre and coconut shells were also found out. In this project, experimental investigations were carried to find out the workability and strength, Durability characteristics of M20 Grade concrete with different replacement level of cement as (i.e.,5%,10%,15%,20 % ) by coconut shell, 0.5% by fibre and 2% alcofin. The tests will be conducted to determine the performance level of GLASS fibre and coconut shell in concrete. The specimen will be subjected to determine compressive strength, split tensile strength at 7, 14, 28 days and flexural strength at 7, 28 days of curing period. Workability of concrete should increase by combination of GLASS fibre and coconut shell. In this project GLASS fibre will be used to increase the strength of the coconut shell concrete. GLASS fibre along with cement.