AASCIT - Journal - All Issues

ISSN Print: 2472-9558 ISSN Online: 2472-9566

International Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Science

The Journal

Manuscript Information

Partial Replacement of River Gravel with Crushed Granite to Determine the Optimum Compressive Strength of Concrete

International Journal of Civil Engineering and Construction Science
Vol.5 , No. 1, Publication Date: Jan. 11, 2018, Page: 1-6

617 Views Since January 11, 2018, 1507 Downloads Since Jan. 11, 2018

Paper in PDF (1954K)

Follow on

Authors

[1]	Emmanuel Okechukwu Nwafor, Civil Engineering Department, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.
[2]	Matthew Igbalumun Aho, Civil Engineering Department, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Nigeria.

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of partial replacement of river gravel with crushed granite in concrete production. River gravel was replaced from 0% to 100% in the interval of 10% of crushed granite. Sieve analysis of river sand, river gravel and crushed granite was carried out. Concrete mix design was carried out and the mix ratio obtained was 1:1.78:3.98. Slump and compacting factor test was performed on the fresh concrete. Compressive strength test was also carried out on the concrete specimen cured for 7, 14 and 28 days respectively. The crushed granite sample was found to be uniformly graded and the concrete mixes had true slumps with decreasing consistency as the quantity of crushed granite increased. The compressive strength result shows that concrete made with river gravel replaced with crushed granite increases with age of curing. Optimum result was obtained when river gravel was partially replaced with 50% crushed granite which was 37.1N/mm² at 28 days on compressive strength.

Keywords

Concrete, River Sand, Crushed Granite, River Gravel, Compressive Strength, Coarse Aggregates, Partial Replacement

Reference

[01]	Abdullahi, M. (2012): Effect of Aggregate type on Compressive Strength of Concrete. International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering, 2 (3), 791-800.
[02]	Oyenuga, V. O., (2008). "Reinforced Concrete Design", 2^nd Edition, Asros Limited, Pp 3-5.
[03]	Jimoh, A. A. and Awe, S. S., (2007). The Influence of Aggregate Size and Type on the Compressive Strength of concrete. Journal of Research Information in Civil Engineering, 4 (2) 157-168.
[04]	Shetty, M. S. (2005) Concrete Technology. rejendraravindra printers pvt. ltd, New Delhi.
[05]	Marcus, Jerrold J. (1997). Mining Environmental Handbook: Effects of Mining on the Environment and American Environmental Controls on Mining. London: Imperial College Press.
[06]	Hogan, M, (2010). "Abiotic Factor Encyclopedia of Earth", National Council for Science and Environment, Washington DC.
[07]	Mehta and Monteiro, (1993). Concrete Structure, Properties and Material, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs.
[08]	Ajamu S. O. and Ige J. A (2015). Influence of Coarse Aggregate type And Mixing Method On Properties of concrete Made From Natural aggregates In Ogbomoso oyo state Nigeria, Internal Journal of Engineering and Technology, Centre of Professional research publication, Vol 5, No 7.
[09]	BS 882, 1983. Specification for aggregates from natural sources for concrete, British Standard Institute London, United Kingdom.
[10]	Okonkwo V. O and Arinze Emmanuel (2015), Effect of Aggregate Gradation on the properties of Concrete made from Granite Chippings, International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, Vol 4.
[11]	Shilstone, J. M. 1990, “Concrete Mixture Optimization” Concrete International 12 (6): 33-38.
[12]	Anderson, P. J. and V. Johansen (1993). A Guide to Determining the Optimal Gradation of Concrete Aggregates, SHRP-C-334. Washington D. C., Strategic Highway Research Program, National research council: 200.
[13]	Akeem, A. R., Aliu, A. S., Emenike, A. J. (2013). Effect of Curing Methods on Density and Compressive Strength of Concrete. International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 3 No. 4; pp 55-64.
[14]	Arthanari, S, (1981). "Building Technology and Valuation", Mc Graw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., Pp. 53-54.
[15]	Ramachandran, (1995), "Analysis of concrete", The Indian concrete journal, Pp. 45-50. Shilston, J. M, (1990). "Concrete Mixture Optimization", 6^th Edition, Concrete International, Vol. 12, Pp 33-39.
[16]	Joel M., (2010). Use of crushed Granite Fine as Replacement to River Sand in Concrete Production, Civil Engineering Department, University of Agriculture, Makurdi.