To Study the Partial Replacement of Cement by Eggshell, Chalk Powder with Addition of Basalt Fiber

Abstract

Abstract: In concrete cement of Portland the aggregate are mixed with water and dry cement, they form a fluid of mass that mould easily into desired shape. The cement chemically react ingredient and water to form a matrix hard which the materials bind together into durable property stone that might use for many purpose. Use of chalk powder is also eco-friendly as the waste limestone or chalk material from industries as well as from schools and colleges, are effectively being used to form quality building materials. Basalt fiber is another solid strengthening material, which has wonderful mechanical properties and furthermore an eco-accommodating assembling process. Significantly number of examination has been directed on basalt fiber strengthened cement and has generally watched out for its mechanical properties. On the basis of previous researches which has been done we make a comparison of strength properties of concrete made with replacement and conventional concrete. Cement is replaced by Chalk, eggshell powder with addition of basalt fiber. Different specimens of the material are tested for strength. The result shows that concrete workability is fine and within limits after replacing cement with Chlak,eggshell powder with adding basalt fibers. However, workability gets reduced at higher replacement of materials. The strength parameters such as compressive strength, flexural strength, and split tensile strength also increase and show an optimum value at 8&8% cement replacement and 1.8% Addition of basalt fibers respectively. Test results are satisfactory up to 8&8% and 1.8% replacement. After this, there is a decrease in the strength of concrete. So, after this research work, we are able to find out that the replacement can be done to this extent but there may be chances of higher percentage of replacement by doing further investigations.