EFFECT OF LIGHT WEIGHT CONCRETE BY REPLACING FINE AGGREGATE WITH VERMICULITE

This study presents an experimental investigation on light weight concrete by using vermiculite with fine aggregate replacement (25%, 30%, and 50%). Light weight concrete i.e., by the inclusion of air in concrete. After each mix proportion, 27 cubes and 9 cylinders specimens are cast and cured. The specimens are cured in water for 7, 14, 28 days .Light weight concrete is of utmost importance to the construction industry. The most important characteristic of light weight concrete is the relatively low thermal conductivity, decreasing density. The compressive strength and split tensile strength are carried in the universal testing machine. In order to make concrete a structural material by improvising it to an extent where self weight is been decreased and efficiency is increased .vermiculite with concrete enhances shrinkage, crack resistance fire resistance diminishing environmental impact and cost.