The potential of quarry dust (QDC) as partial sand replacement in concrete
In many country, quarry dust may become as the alternative choice to replace the sand. Quarry dust is a byproduct from quarrying activities. Recyclable of this source will help to reduce the problem. The objective of the study is to determine the compressive strength of the concrete containing quarry dust as partially sand …
(PDF) Analysis of the Compressive Strength of Concrete with Quarry Dust
Design mix of M25grade concrete with replacement of 0%, 20%, 25%, 30%, and 35% of quarry dust organized as M1, M2, M3, M4 and M5 respectively have been considered for laboratory analysis viz ...
Compressive Strength of Concrete Using Lateritic Sand and Quarry Dust …
The proportion of 25% laterite to 75% quarry dust and 50% laterite to 50% quarry dust with 0.6 water cement ratio produced workable concrete with good structural characteristics; iii) The density of hardened concrete using lateritic sand and quarry dust was found to range from 2293-2447 Kg/m3.
Strength Characteristics of Quarry Dust in …
Hence, the proportion of concrete with lateritic sand and quarry dust is below 50% for construction purpose. Both flexural and tensile strength are increase with increase in lateritic
Strength and durability properties of quarry dust powder …
Better bonding of aggregates and cement particles due to the shape, texture and grading characteristics of quarry dust powder could be the reason for the variation in modulus of elasticity. The characteristics of cement mixture such as the paste matrix and the transition zone also affects the stress–strain characteristics of the concrete ...
Environmental Implications of Quarry Rock Dust: A …
Quarry rock dust (QRD), a waste obtained during the quarrying process is a significant source of air pollution yet has the potential of becoming a sustainable and economical alternative to sand in concrete. Studies confirmed that replacing sand in conventional concrete with QRD increases its durability and robustness by ten percent.
[PDF] FLEXURAL AND TENSILE STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE …
This is part of a research on the structural characteristics of concrete using lateritic sand and quarry dust as fine aggregate. This paper presents the results of an experimental study investigating the flexural and tensile characteristics of concrete using combinations of lateritic sand and quarry dust as complete replacement for conventional river sand …
Strength Characteristics of Quarry Dust in …
Prakash et al. [172] have studied on the strength characteristics of quarry dust as a replacing material for sand. Stone dust is used as fine aggregate in place of sand in production of …
Feasibility Study on Concrete Made with Substitution of Quarry Dust…
Concrete mechanical properties could be improved through adding different materials at the mixing stage. Quarry dust (QD) is the waste produced by manufactured sand machines and comprise approximately 30–40% of the total quantity of QD generated. When it dries, it transforms into a fine dust that poses a tremendous hazard to the …
Study on Strength of Concrete using Lateritic Sand and Quarry Dust …
The use of quarry dust in concrete is desirable as a useful disposal of a by-product, reduction of river sand consumption and increase in strength. Quarry dust has different shaped particles like rough, sharp and angular, helps in better interlocking and to gain strength. It is the waste material remained after crushing of rocks.
Strength and durability properties of quarry dust …
•. Compressive strength improves up to an optimum replacement level of 60% replacement. •. Split tensile strength increases up to 15% fine aggregate replacement and then decreases. •. Increase in Modulus of Elasticity of concrete blocks observed up …
Sustainable Utilisation of Quarry Dust Waste in Concrete: Strength …
The result shows that 25% of quarry dust and 75% of cement is the best percentage that can be used in concrete mixture to reach the standard strength. From an economic point of view, the proposed ...
Study on Strength Properties of Concrete by Replacing …
chemical characteristics of quarry dust in relation to the codal requirements that are met. When sand is completely replaced with quarry dust, compressive strength tests produce better results. 3. MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY 3.1 Materials used 3.1.1 Cement As it is generally known, cement is a complex material created by
Study on Compressive Strength of Quarry Dust as …
The partial replacement of quarry dust gave a 28 days' peak compressive strength at 40% replacement level and decreases for 50% …
Developing and optimizing concrete using industrial …
This research investigates concrete prepared using alccofine and quarry dust. Tests were conducted to assess their workability, density stability, water absorption, the initial rate of absorption, compressive strength, and split tensile strength characteristics. concrete was prepared with a target density of 1200 ± 50 kg/m3.
Strength and durability of concrete by partial
The physical properties of Quarry dust are fineness modulus, specific gravity, loose density, compacted density and grading zone are 3.1, 2.85, 1460 kg/m3, 1610 kg/m3 and IV zone respectively. The chemical properties of quarry dust are silica, Alumina, Iron, Megnesium oxide and calcium oxide are 60%, 3%,3%,1% and 23% …
Compressive Strength of Concrete Using …
The proportion of 25% laterite to 75% quarry dust and 50% laterite to 50% quarry dust with 0.6 water cement ratio produced workable concrete with good structural characteristics; iii) The density of hardened concrete …
Sustainable Utilisation of Quarry Dust Waste in …
Research were done to determine the optimum percentage of quarry dust in concrete. The result shows that 25% of quarry dust and 75% of cement is the best percentage that can be used in concrete mixture to reach the standard strength.
An Experimental Study on Quarry Dust as a Fine …
the quarry dust. 3. The compressive strength and split tensile strength of concrete for grade M30 with quarry dust as fine aggregate were found to be comparable with the concrete made with the river bed sand. 4. The increase in compressive strength of concrete with 30% replacement and 50% replacement of
The Strength Characteristics of Concrete Blended with Recycled Concrete
Recycled concrete and broken / crushed glass were found to be good replacements for natural aggregates in concrete production, although the percentage by volume of recycled concrete and glass used ...
Quarry dust as river sand replacement in cement masonry …
The compressive strength of concrete which contained 50 to 60% quarry dust in place of natural sand yielded higher strength compared to conventional concrete [37,38]. Published literature show wide-ranging studies on physical, mechanical characteristics and durability aspects of conventional concrete and self-compacting …
Strength and durability properties of quarry dust powder …
DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2019.116793 Corpus ID: 204303416; Strength and durability properties of quarry dust powder incorporated concrete blocks @article{Febin2019StrengthAD, title={Strength and durability properties of quarry dust powder incorporated concrete blocks}, author={G. Kottukappalli Febin and A. J. …
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and …
It is identified that 40% replacement of sand by quarry dust give good result in strength than normal concrete for M20 and M30 grade. The results possess that 40% replacement of sand by the quarry dust induced higher compressive strength and the workability of concrete decreases as replacement increases.
Strength Characteristics of Quarry Dust in Replacement of …
It is ident ified that 40% replacement of sand by quarry dust give good result in strength than normal. concrete for M20 and M30 grade. The results possess that 40% replacement of sand by the ...
(PDF) Strength & Durability Characteristics of Concrete and …
Attempts have been made to study the properties of concrete and to investigate some properties of quarry dust reinforced with steel fibers; this article presents the compressive and split tensile ...
Stress-strain characteristics of concrete containing quarry rock dust
The paper presents results of study on concrete using quarry dust to replace sand at levels of 0%, 25%, and by weight. Design mixes were prepared to achieve concrete grades C25, C30, C35, C40 ...
EFFECT OF QUARRY DUST AS PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF SAND IN CONCRETE
Several studies have shown that quarry waste can be used as a substitute for fine aggregate in concrete without compromising the strength of the finished product across a variety of concrete ...
Review on Performance of Quarry Dust as Fine …
concrete with quarry dust had about 40% greater compressive and flexural strength than the concrete used as a control. Quarry dust has been found to have other uses in different fields by Mir and Shubhada. The geotechnical characteristics of expansive soil have been found
A Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete Incorporating …
The mechanical and durability characteristics of the concrete using the three mixtures were analyzed. It has been observed that the mechanical and durability characteristics of a concrete mixture incorporating a fly ash-15%, aluminum dross-10%, and quarry dust-20% are better than that of standard concrete.
Experimental Invesigation on Strength and Durability Characteristics …
Sahu A.K. et al. [17] reported significant increase in compressive strength, modulus of rupture and split tensile strength when 40 percent of sand is replaced by Quarry Rock Dust in concrete.
