Abstract: The aim of the present research work is to study the possibilities of replacing the part of coarse aggregate by palm kernel shells. Because of storing issues, the waste negatively affects the environment & creating solid waste issues. To solve this problem, an attempt was made to check the effectiveness of palm kernel shells as a partial replacement of coarse aggregate. Coarse aggregate was replaced up to 25% palm kernel shells and cement was replaced 10%(constant) by silica fume and evaluating its fresh and hardened properties. The optimum gained after 7 and 28 days curing period was found to be 5% palm kernel shells +10% silica fume.
Keywords: Palm kernel shells, silica fume, compressive strength, split tensile strength.
Title: Experimental Study on Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate by Palm Kernel Shells in Concrete
Author: KIRAN KUMAR M S, MANOHAR K, ARJUN B
International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research
ISSN 2348-7607 (Online)
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