Utilization of M-Sand & Basalt Fiber in Concrete: An Experimental Study on Strength and Durability Properties

The main aim of this project is to found a suitable alternative for the natural river sand, which is reaching maximum level of scarcity. M-sand is used along with the addition of natural basalt fibres in to the concrete. Mix design arrived for M25 using IS 10265 codal provisions. Initial properties...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2019-10, Vol.561 (1), p.12035
Main Authors: Meyyappan, PL, Amuthakannan, P, Sutharsan, R, AhamedAzik Ali, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Basalt
Compressive strength
Cubes
Durability
Fiber reinforced concretes
Reinforced concrete
Sand
Tensile strength
Water absorption
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Summary:The main aim of this project is to found a suitable alternative for the natural river sand, which is reaching maximum level of scarcity. M-sand is used along with the addition of natural basalt fibres in to the concrete. Mix design arrived for M25 using IS 10265 codal provisions. Initial properties test for fine aggregate (M-sand), coarse aggregate and cement were obtained in the laboratory. Basalt fibres are added in terms of volume fraction of 0%, 0.25%, 0.50% and 0.75% in to the concrete. Experimental investigations on fresh concrete were studied by conducting slump test, compaction factor test and Vee bee test. Also conducted experimental studies on strength and durability characteristics of basalt fibre reinforced concrete. For investigating strength test cubes and cylinders were casted for arriving compressive strength and split tensile strength. For durability studies, porosity tests (Water absorption test) were conducted. In the test, it is observed that, 0.75% volume fraction of basalt fibre reinforced concrete found optimum in terms of achieving strength and durability aspects. In our experimental studies, it found that M-sand can be effective alternative for the natural river sand.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/561/1/012035