Effect Of Coconutshell As A Partoal Replacement Of Coarse Aggregates On Strength Characteristics Of Concrete

Abstract

Now-a-days, the rising cost of building materials for construction purposes is a factor of great concern. The price of building materials is rising day by day as a result most of the researchers are paying much attention on the available materials which can reduce the construction cost of buildings as well as increase the strength properties of concrete by adding different materials Mainly gravel and sand are used in the preparation of conventional concrete. While the use of an agricultural by-product i.e. coconut shell as a partial replacement with coarse aggregates is expected to serve the purpose of developing housing developers in the field of building construction. Environmental impact can also reduce by making use of these waste products from agriculture. The coconut shell mainly aims to prepare light weight concrete which may be reduces the self-load of a structure and permits large precast units. The coconut shell is more resistant to acidic, salty and alkaline attack as for the climatic conditions. The main characteristic properties of concrete such as compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength, impact resistance, bond strength using the mix made by replacing 5 %, 10%, 15% of coconut shell aggregates with coarse aggregates were reviewed in thispaper.