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An Experimental Investigation on Strength Behavior of Concrete by Replacing N.C.A With R.C.A Using M30 Grade Concrete

Author(s):

Mohammed Wajeed Ali , KHAJA BANDA NAWAZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING; Prof. Syed Arfath, KHAJA BANDA NAWAZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KHAJA BANDA NAWAZ COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Keywords:

N.C.A-Natural Coarse Aggregate R.C.A-Recycled Coarse Aggregate

Abstract

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction material in the world. Destruction of concrete structure due to natural calamities like earthquake, tsunami or by the bombardment, it has became a major problem in finding place for dumping the concrete debris particularly in urban areas. This paper deals with the study of strength of concrete incorporating Recycled Aggregate concrete. The main objectives of this investigation is to find out up to what percentage the Natural Coarse Aggregate (N.C.A) can be replaced by R.C.A in the concrete mix and to find out the extra quantity of cement to be added for each percentage replacement by R.C.A to achieve its target mean strength A series of test were carried out to determine the compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural strength with and without recycled aggregates. Natural coarse aggregates in concrete were replaced with 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80% and 100% of crushed concrete coarse aggregate. For the strength characteristics, the result showed a gradual decrease in compressive strength, split tensile strength, flexural and modulus of elasticity as the percentage of recycled aggregate is increased.

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Paper ID: IJSRDV2I7100
Published in: Volume : 2, Issue : 7
Publication Date: 01/10/2014
Page(s): 174-180

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