Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate Research Articles

Identification of bacteria species in aquaponics system using RapID system and 16S rRNA sequencing

Aquaponics is an integrated production system of aquaculture and hydroponics. Beneficial bacteria convert the ammonia and solid wastes produced by fish in the aquaculture component into essential nutrients for plant growth in hydroponics. The objective of the present study was to identify the bacteria community in the aquaponics system. This study was set by using barb fish and basils as organisms of cultivation. The fish tank (aquaculture) water was pumped into the treatment tank containing bio-ring functions as nitrifying bacteria by converting ammonia to nitrates. The nutrient-rich water from the treatment tank was then pumped into the hydroponics containing lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) and plants. Water samples from the treatment tank and hydroponics were pipetted and transferred onto different agar plates for colony growth. Another set of soil growth plant was used for comparison in bacteria community between aquaponics and conventional land agriculture. RapID system and 16S rRNA gene were used to identify gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria respectively. The identified bacteria species from the hydroponics (LECA) and treatment tank (Bio-ring) were Moellerella wisconsensis, Achromobacter xylosoxidans, Bacillus cereus, Burkholderia pseudomallei and Bacillus sp. respectively whereas the bacteria species isolated from soil were Bacillus sp. and Bacillus pumilus.

The Influence of Sewage Sludge Content and Sintering Temperature on Selected Properties of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate.

Wastewater treatment processes produce sewage sludge (SS), which, in line with environmental sustainability principles, can be a valuable source of matter in the production of lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA). The literature on the influence of SS content and sintering temperature on the properties of LECA is scarce. This paper aims to statistically evaluate the effects of SS content and sintering temperature on LECA physical properties. Total porosity, pore volume, and apparent density were determined with the use of a density analyzer. A helium pycnometer was utilized to determine the specific density. Closed porosity was calculated. The test results demonstrated a statistically significant influence of the SS content on the specific density and water absorption of LECA. The sintering temperature had a significant effect on the specific density, apparent density, total porosity, closed porosity, total volume of pores, and water absorption. It was proved that a broad range of the SS content is admissible in the raw material mass for the production of LECA.

The removal of Hexavalent chromium; (Cr (VI)) by ZnO/LECA as a nano photocatalyst using full factorial experimental design

In this research, a synthesized nano photocatalyst was prepared by supporting ZnO nanoparticle on Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA). The catalyst was synthesized by co-precipitation method. The SEM, FT-IR and XRD tests were used to characterize ZnO/LECA, which was employed for photocatalytic removal of Cr (VI) from aqueous solution in batch photoreactor. The full factorial experimental design (FFD) was used for the statistical analysis of data. The influence of catalyst amounts, pH, and initial concentration of Cr (VI) was investigated on the reduction of Cr (VI) to Cr (III). The number of active site was increased with increase in the concentration of catalyst to some extent. Also, the selection of other factors in optimized amount was important. The optimal conditions were obtained at 0.75 g/l of photocatalyst, pH at 5 and 20 mg/l of Cr(VI). The experimental and predicted reduction efficiency by FFD at optimal conditions were 97.6 and 96.18%, respectively. The comparison of experimental and predicted data showed a good agreement between them.

Selective catalytic reduction of NO by NH3 using Mn-based catalysts supported by Ukrainian clinoptiolite and lightweight expanded clay aggregate

ABSTRACT In this study, Mn-based multicomponent catalysts supported by two different carriers (lightweight expanded clay aggregate and the Ukrainian clinoptiolite) were prepared by electroless metal deposition method and tested for the selective catalytic reduction of NO with ammonia (NH3-SCR de-NO). Prior to the activity test, all the catalysts prepared were characterized by inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy dispersive X-ray mapping, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, H2-TPR and NH3-TPD techniques. The particular interest of the present study was focused on the investigation of the carrier’s role in the NO catalytic reduction and the promoting effect provided by the incorporation of the small amount of Pt (0.1 wt.%) in the Mn-based catalytic layer. The results revealed that the carrier’s role in the NO catalytic conversion can be considered as a factor determining the effectiveness of the conversion process. Ukrainian clinoptiolite was proved to be a more attractive carrier for the preparation of the effective SCR de-NO catalysts due to its intrinsic sorption capacity, surface acidity and the redox potential. The high NO conversion efficiency provided by the Mn-based clinoptiolite-supported catalysts can be explained by the synergistic effect between the carrier and the active species deposited. It was shown that both the Mn97.6Cu2.4/clinoptiolite and the Mn97.5Co2.5/clinoptiolite catalysts can be successfully applied as the low-temperature (100–300°C) catalysts for NH3-SCR de-NO. When the NO removal efficiency varies in the range of 86–91%, the additional incorporation of Pt in the active layer in the amount of 0.1 wt.% can enhance the NO reduction by about 5% on average.

Thermal Performance of Structural Lightweight Concrete Composites for Potential Energy Saving

Residential consumption dominates the energy expenditure of heating and cooling systems, especially in tropical climates where building envelopes play an important role in energy efficiency. The thermal properties of concrete that are commonly employed as the building envelope material affect directly human comfort in a building. In addressing both the concrete thermal performance and industrial waste issues, this paper experimentally studies the concrete compressive strength and thermal properties used later for comparative energy analysis for human comfort. Four design mixes and a conventional concrete as control specimen are considered utilizing industrial wastes; palm oil fly ash (POFA), lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), oil palm shell (OPS), and quarry dust, as constituents. These mixes are cast for cube compressive strength (to ensure the achievement of structural concrete requirement) and small-scaled wall tests. The measurement of surface temperatures of scaled wall tests is conducted in a polystyrene box to determine the concrete time lag and decrement factor. It is found that the density of concrete governs the compressive strength and that air pockets in the concrete matrix play an essential role as far as the thermal properties are concerned. From the energy analysis, structural lightweight concrete may save approximately 50% of the residential energy consumption.

Thermal and Mechanical Studies of Perlite Concrete Casing for Chimneys in Residential Buildings.

Chimneys are structures designed to convey exhaust gases from heating devices to the outside of buildings. The materials from which they are made have a great impact on their fire safety, as well as on the safety of the whole building. As current trends in the construction industry are moving towards improving the environmental impact and fire safety, changes to building materials are constantly being introduced. This also applies to the development of chimney technology, as there is still a recognised need for new solutions when it comes to materials used in the production of chimney systems. This article presents the findings of tests carried out on a chimney made from innovative perlite concrete blocks. Four different perlite concrete blocks that differed in bulk densities were analysed. The obtained results were then compared with widely used leca (lightweight expanded clay aggregate) concrete blocks. The test results confirmed high insulation properties of the perlite concrete block, from which the innovative chimney casing was made. The fire safety level was maintained even in high temperatures that occur during soot fire (1000 °C). These properties were retained despite there being no additional insulation of the flue duct. Even though the thermal load decreased the compressive strength of the chimney blocks, they still displayed sufficient average strength of 4.03 MPa. Additionally, the test results confirmed the possibility of recovering heat from the chimney with the efficiency of 23–30%, which constitutes a considerable increase compared to chimneys made from leca concrete blocks.

Suitability of select media for use in a novel green wall system used to treat brewery wastewater

ABSTRACT Green walls are becoming increasingly popular as pleasing architectural installations and functional systems in sustainable urban building designs. However, utilization of green walls as an aqueous treatment option has been primarily limited to grey water. This study evaluates select media as appropriate support for plants and microorganisms in a novel green wall system used to treat wastewater from craft and micro-breweries. The media must have hydraulic capacity to treat large volumes of brewery wastewater, be lightweight and commercially available, and provide structure for plant roots and biofilm development. Two expanded recycled glass aggregates (Growstone® and Poraver®) and a lightweight expanded clay aggregate (Hydroton®) were evaluated, having a d 50 range from 6 to 12 mm. To assess media performance, this study determined hydraulic characteristics and evaluated the growth of leafy green plants and microorganism populations irrigated with 100% raw brewery wastewater. It was determined that media with a particle d 50 = 12 mm would facilitate a hydraulic loading rate of 1623 m3/m2/day media under unsaturated conditions and not result in interstitial velocities that shear away biofilm. No significant difference in plant growth metrics, microorganism type or cell density were observed between media. There were nearly three orders of magnitude more bacteria colonies than yeast CFU in biofilm. This innovative application of green walls has the potential to provide manufacturers of fermented beverages with a treatment option that has a low capital cost, simple to operate, and a small footprint, thereby avoiding traditional treatment processes and/or high sewer use fees.

Oil spill degradation using floating magnetic simulated solar light-driven nano photocatalysts of Fe3O4-ZnO supported on lightweight minerals

Visible light-driven Fe3O4-ZnO nano photocatalyst with magnetic properties has been impregnated on floating minerals of Perlite, Pumice, Vermiculite, and Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA). The physicochemical properties of as-prepared photocatalysts were determined by means of XRD, FESEM, BET, EDX, TEM-SAED, FTIR, and UV-Vis DRS techniques. The activity of as-prepared floating photocatalysts was tested towards degradation of benzene on the water as a model oil spill. The results show that, the Fe3O4-ZnO on Perlite (F.Z.Perlite) indicates the highest benzene removal rate of 85.4 ± 2.01% after 180 min irradiation of simulated solar light at pH = 7, initial benzene concentration of 5% v/v and 0.4 g/L catalyst loading. In similar condition, bare perlite and blank test (photolysis) degraded 28.1 ± 0.28% and 23.1 ± 1.25% of benzene, respectively. The supreme photo activity of F.Z.Perlite photocatalyst was attributed to the uniform dispersion of particles, small average particle size and strong interaction between components. This sample indicated the lowest band-gap energy of 3 eV as well. Moreover, the activity of F.Z.Perlite in benzene photodegradation was evaluated after four runs and 23% of activity lost was observed.

Experimental study on grain failure of lightweight expanded clay aggregate under uniaxial and biaxial load conditions

This paper presents a fairly comprehensive experimental study on the failure stresses of LECA grains, with diameters ranging from 12 to 20 mm. With that purpose, more than 700 LECA grains were driven to failure under uniaxial and biaxial load conditions by applying forces using a standard PLT apparatus and an additional tool able to exert horizontal forces, specially designed and manufactured for this investigation. The whole equipment allows controlling and measuring the value of the forces applied on two perpendicular axes while the test is running.The results were analyzed by a probabilistic approach using Weibull distributions with the octahedral shear stress as failure criterion. Additionally, the average diameter, sphericity and weight density of all the grains failed were determined to correlate them with their octahedral shear stress at failure.Based on the results, a new model is proposed that allows estimating the failure stress according to a Weibull distribution that depends on grain diameter and weight density.

Treatment of Hypolimnion Water on Mineral Aggregates as the Second Step of the Hypolimnetic Withdrawal Method Used for Lake Restoration

The study aimed to assess the usefulness of mineral aggregates in orthophosphate (OP) removal from hypolimnetic water withdrawn from eutrophic lakes. Two low-cost and easily available reactive materials were tested: lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) and crushed limestone (LS). Their performance regarding OP removal and the effect on the pH, Ca2+, Mg2+, N-NO3 and N-NH4 concentrations of treated water were investigated in a column experiment with four-filter beds made of LECA and amended with LS (additions of 0, 25, 50 and 75% of the bed volume). The highest OP removal (>50%) was achieved in LECA beds with high (75% by volume) amendments of LS. Neither LECA nor LS distinctly affected the pH (maximum pH increase, from 7.1 or 7.2 to 7.6, occurred in the case of the LECA bed). In real-life conditions, it is not feasible to install a full-scale bed made of these mineral aggregates on the outflow from a lake due to the large required size of such a bed. At the operation time set for 30 d, the size of a bed would need to reach between 6113.2 and 12,226.4 m3. The proposed bed should be just one of the elements of an integrated treatment system. Constructions consisting of sorption beds ought to be coupled with adequately designed zones of aquatic vegetation. Three conceptional solutions were proposed for in situ treatment of the withdrawn water, differing in arrangement and construction of the potential sorption bed. Application of such solutions should be regarded as a substantial improvement of Olszewski’s method, as it can mitigate the pollution of downstream ecosystems.

Dynamic shear modulus and damping of cemented and uncemented lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) at low strains

Lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) is a geomaterial that is low in density, porous, and has an enamel surface. A series of unconfined compression and resonant column tests were performed to understand the dynamic performance of LECA. Testing results show that the uncemented LECA is poorly graded but possesses a stable internal structure. The initial shear modulus, shear modulus reduction, and increase in damping with shear strain of uncemented LECA exhibits pressure-dependence. However, for cemented LECA, the increase in cement content and confining pressure leads to significant increases in the strength and stiffness, as well as greater nonlinearity in the dynamic shear modulus reduction. An empirical power law was recommended to describe the relationship between initial shear modulus and unconfined compressive strength. Cemented LECA exhibited larger damping characteristics than uncemented LECA for the range in strains investigated. The minimum damping ratio of LECA with a high cement content may exceed 5.0%, and generally increases with increasing confining pressure. Empirical equations were proposed to describe the modulus and damping ratio trends of LECA at low strains, and these relationships were compared to other geomaterials. The results were placed in the context of the application of LECA as an engineered backfill.

Flexural behavior of self compacting self curing concrete with lightweight aggregates

The main objective of this study was to investigate the flexural behavior of self compacting self curing concrete (SCSCC) beams using lightweight expanded clay aggregates (LECA) and fly ash aggregates (FAA). The light weight aggregates used in this experimental investigation are high porous and water absorption capacity; so that the water required for self curing is taken from the water which is held in the internal pores of the aggregates. Self curing by the addition of lightweight fine aggregate under saturated surface dry (SSD) condition enhances the strength & durability of the concrete and it maintains saturated condition with in the hydrating cement paste. The fine aggregate was replaced by LECA/FAA by 0% to 20% at 5% interval in volume basis. The flexural behavior of self compacting self curing concrete in hardened state was carried to assess the feasibility of the study. The reinforced concrete beams of effective size 1200 mm x120 mm x180 mm and reinforced with High Yield Strength Deformed (HYSD) bars are casted and tests were performed in loading frame. The load deflection behavior, moment carrying capacity and ductility ratio of beams are found and the test results indicate that the 15% replacement of fine aggregate by LECA/FAA achieved higher moment carrying capacity and ductility ratio.

Sorption of pharmaceutical compounds and nutrients by various porous low cost adsorbents

In this study, the potential of eight low cost and readily available materials as adsorbents for the removal of pharmaceutically active compounds (carbamazepine (CBZ), diclofenac (DCF) and ibuprofen (IBU)) and nutrients was evaluated through batch studies under various environmental conditions. Results showed that wood charcoal, light-weight expanded clay aggregate (LECA), natural zeolites and waste AAC blocks has a potential as promising adsorbents for the elimination of micro-pollutants with the sorption capacity of 0.57–2.83 mg/g for the selected compounds due to their superior properties including higher surface area, pore volume and organic content. Studies revealed that hydrogen bonding, electrostatic and ligand interaction and Vander Waals force are the predominant mechanisms responsible for the sorption process. The selected materials exhibited better removal of phosphate (70–90%) than ammonia (20–81%) and nitrate (14.1–61.8%). Surface area, pore volume, organic content, cation exchange capacity and elemental content (CaO, Al2O3, K2O and Fe2O3) significantly influenced the pollutant removal by the substrates. Being hydrophobic and anionic in nature, DCF exhibited higher removal than IBU and CBZ. Based on the results, the order of preference of material as adsorbent is: wood charcoal > natural zeolite > waste AAC blocks > LECA > blast furnace slag > natural pyrite > brickbats > sand. The results of this batch study will be helpful for selecting appropriate substrate material for the low-cost natural treatment systems where the bio-enhanced sorption/degradation processes help to eliminate the toxic emerging contaminants (ECs) from wastewater.

Effect of temperature curing on lightweight expanded clay aggregate concrete

Lightweight Aggregate Concrete is usually a mix of Lightweight Aggregates and admixtures. This paper is focused on use of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) for the development of structural Lightweight Concrete. The present investigation was carried out by replacing LECA with 30% of Normal Weight Aggregate (NWA) with different water to binder (w/b) ratios to produce an M 30 grade Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate Concrete i.e. LECAC30 (30% LECA + 70% NWA). LECAC30 was cured with potable water at boiling temperature for different durations like 3hrs, 6hrs and 9hrs and the effect of temperature curing on early development of compressive strength of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate Concrete was studied. The study also includes the improvement of compressive strength of LECAC30 under temperature curing with 10% addition of mineral admixture. The results obtained in this research conclude that, optimum duration for temperature curing at 100°c was obtained as 6 hrs, the addition of mineral admixture to LECAC30 resulted in an improvement of compressive strength and addition of mineral admixture had no significance in early development of compressive strength under temperature curing.

The development of indonesian local clay as a lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) for organic growing medium

Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA), a clay-based lightweight aggregate expanding after burning at high temperatures, is among the promising material since it can be used as construction materials for buildings and roads, geotechnical fillings, hydroponic growing medium, humidity control, wall damper, heat insulation, water treatment, and others. However, the potential of clay from various places in Indonesia used for LECA as an organic planting medium is still not explored considerably. In this paper, various local clays in Indonesia were studied to obtain a suitable clay as the single raw material for LECA production. Clay raw materials were originated from Purwakarta, Sukabumi, Klaten and Boyolali. The preliminary selection was evaluated based on XRD and XRF test results. The XRD and XRF analysis showed that Boyolali shale and Boyolali bentonite were the most fitted clay as single raw material for LECA production. Both materials were synthesized into LECA through a firing process at 1100°C and 1200°C. Furthermore, the LECA product was characterized by its bloating coefficient and water absorption. The best results were obtained by Boyolali bentonite with a bloating coefficient of 4.63 or can be referred to as medium type and 14.63% for water absorption.

A review of constructed wetland on type, treatment and technology of wastewater

The performance of constructed wetland depends upon the types of constructed wetland, vegetation, applied hydraulic load, and media used in the bed. This paper describes the review of constructed wetland on type, technology and treatment of various types of wastewater generated such as textile waste, dairy waste, industrial waste, piggery waste, tannery waste, petrochemical waste, municipal waste, etc. The review summarizes the types of constructed wetlands considering media, vegetation, removal efficiency, construction cost, maintenance cost and land area requirement using life cycle cost analysis. The review compares how and why constructed wetland is a better option as per treatment efficiency, their payback period and cost-effective with the other wastewater treatment technologies. Further, there is no proper guidelines for the selection of media and vegetation in the constructed wetland. It is found that Typha Latifolia and Phragmites Australis have a better removal efficiency than other species. Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA), saw dust, zero-valent iron and gravels can be effectively used as a media for the removal of organic matter, phosphorus, sulphate and arsenate. Constructed wetland with low Hydraulic Loading Rate (HLR) performs exceptionally well and can remove 80%–91% Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), 60%–85% Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and 80%–95% Total Suspended Solids (TSS). It requires a very low operation and maintenance than others. This review on constructed wetland further suggests research and development related to land area, media, plants, engineering design and automation of treatment units. • Treatment efficiency of various types and technologies of constructed wetlands. • Performance of constructed wetland based on filter media and vegetation. • Comparison of wastewater treatment technologies as per life cycle cost analysis.

A study on asphaltene adsorption onto two mineral adsorbents in the presence and absence of anionic and ionic inhibitors

ABSTRACT Asphaltenes pose several problems in petroleum industry. Therefore, finding new reliable methods and materials to address this issue is of vital importance. In this study, asphaltene adsorption onto two mineral adsorbents, lightweight expanded clay aggregates (LECA) and Perlite, in the presence and the absence of two different inhibitors (Dodecilebenzenesulfonic acid or DBSA and coconutdiethanolamide or CDEA) was studied. The results were fitted to three different adsorption isotherms to understand the nature of the adsorptions. Overall, in the absence of inhibitors, Perlite adsorbed more asphaltenes, while the asphaltene adsorption per surface area for LECA was greater than that of Perlite. However, in low asphaltene concentrations, the adsorption is independent of the adsorbent type, as the adsorption behavior of the adsorbents starts to differ in higher asphaltene concentrations. The adsorption data were not fitted to the Henry’s isotherm, while they were successfully fitted to the Freundlich and the Langmuir isotherms. It was concluded that the adsorption process onto both adsorbents were heterogeneous and monolayer while the process for Perlite was more heterogeneous. Given the satisfactory adsorption isotherm parameters for both LECA and Perlite, it is concluded that both LECA and Perlite are good asphaltene adsorbents. Moreover, it was shown that increasing the inhibitor to asphaltene ratio not always causes a reduction in asphaltene adsorption. In fact, there is an optimum ratio (2:1) for both inhibitors where the least asphatene is adsorbed. In both cases of the adsorbents, DBSA had a better performance in lowering the adsorption of asphaltene on the surface of the adsorbents.

The Effect of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate on the Mitigation of Liquefaction in Shaking Table

Non-conventional materials are often applied to dissipate the energy of dynamic loads and mitigate liquefaction. In this study, the effect of Lightweight Expanded Clay Aggregate (LECA) on the mitigation of liquefaction was examined using shaking table tests. LECA, a common lightweight material, was added to saturated sand in a range of 0–20% to study the variation of excess pore water pressure (EPWP) generation, as well as the acceleration response of the soil. Based on the obtained results, the addition of 5% and 10% LECA to saturated sand resulted in a significant decrease in the generation of EPWP, while higher LECA content led to an increase in the generation of EPWP. The mechanisms behind such behaviors contradict the effects of increasing the damping of the soil mixture and reducing the effective initial stress as a function of overall mixture density. Adding 5 and 10% LECA reduces EPWP because aggregates accelerate the dissipation of EPWP during and after vibration. As the percentage of LECA increases by 15% and 20%, excess pore pressure ratio increases. The cause of this may be the reduction of effective initial stress leading to reduced soil density in higher-LECA contents. 10% LECA is presented as the threshold for changing the liquefaction behavior of sand-LECA mixtures. This study concludes that adding LECA to sand samples increases the rate of dissipation of EPWP, but also leads to a significant decrease in initial effective stress.

Lightweight dense polymer concrete exposed to chemical condition and various temperatures: An experimental investigation

Throughout the last years, Polymer concrete (PC) has been using to enhance the performance of concrete structures. Manufacturing lightweight construction material aims to reduce the weight of structures and utilize lightweight polymer concrete (LPC) to combine with ordinary cement concrete (OCC). The purpose of this paper is to determine the mechanical and durability properties of LPC using destructive and non-destructive test methods. The mixtures were prepared with five polyester resin ratios (15%, 18%, 21%, 24%, and 27%) and two types of aggregates, lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) and natural river sand. Specimens were investigated under compression, flexural and tensile tests after 1, 7 and 28 days of curing for mechanical tests. Water absorption, chemical resistance and heating test at 23 ᵒC, 100 ᵒC, 150 ᵒC, 200 ᵒC, 250 ᵒC, 300 ᵒC, and 400 ᵒC was used for assessing the durability of LPC. Outcomes were compared to the OCC in similar condition. Results demonstrate that an increase in the polymer ratio led to improve the strength in compression, flexural, and tensile, which is attributed to coat all aggregates and fill the pores. Despite increases in the polymer content, excess resin ratio (27%), has no significant influence on the properties of LPC. As for durability tests, LPC represents an excellent behavior against the chemical situation, while by raising the temperature, an intense reduction in the PCs properties is observed. Finally, the most favorable mix proportion that provides higher performance is obtained for polymer content of 24%.

Experimental evaluation of hybrid concrete using expanded clay aggregate/alccofine1203/fly ash at normal and accelerated curing

The paper presents the study on hybrid concrete by replacing various sustainable materials with different proportions in the concrete. In this work, the use of Alcofine1203 which is a mineral admixture and lightweight expanded clay aggregate (LECA) along with Fly ash has been carried out in varying percentages. The Alcofine1203 and Fly ash enhance the workability of the fresh concrete whereas lightweight aggregate reduces the self-weight of the structure. M35 grade of concrete was used for casting. Thus, to obtain the optimum percentage of the substitutes, a range of different percentages by weight of the different constituents was used, replacing it with cement as well as coarse aggregates. In all, a total of fifteen mixes were cast first with individual constituents and then mixing with other materials. Three specimen samples of the cube and two of the beams were cast and cured in the Normal Curing Tank as well as Accelerated Curing Tank. The Compressive and Flexure strength of the Cubes and the Beams were tested and analyzed. A strength change in modified concrete has been investigated in the study. In the study, we found that 10% Alccofine1203, 5% LECA, and 10% Fly ash have given the best results.