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Egg Shell As A Fine Aggregate In Concrete For Sustainable Construction

Journal: International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research (Vol.4, No. 9)

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Page : 8-13

Keywords : Keywords Concrete; egg shell; coarse aggregate; light weight concrete.;

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Abstract

ABSTRACT This work has investigated the potential use of usedegg shell as a concrete material. The usedegg shells were used as fine concrete aggregate. In the laboratory test conventional fine aggregate was replaced at 100 replacement level. A total of 18 cubes were cast cured and tested. The strength development of the concrete mixes containing egg shell aggregates was compared to that of conventional concrete with sand as fine aggregate. The result showed a reduction in compressive strength of the concrete but still falls within limits of lightweight concrete. This paper recommends that egg shell can be used for producing concrete where a lighter weight concrete is required and a reduction of dead load of structure is desired.

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