Comparative Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of Concrete by Partial Substitution of Cement with Alccofine Utilizing Granite Dust as Fine Aggregate

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10.2991/978-94-6463-762-5_20How to use a DOI?

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Compressive Strength; Tensile Strength; Flexural strength; Alccofine; Granite dust

Abstract

This study presents a comparative investigation of the mechanical characteristics and quality of concrete by partially substituting cement with Alccofine, while utilizing granite dust as a fine aggregate. The primary objective is to evaluate the synergistic effects of these supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) on concrete’s compressive strength, tensile & flexural strength. Various concrete mixes were prepared by substituting 5%, 10%, 15 and 20% of cement with Alccofine. M40 grade of concrete was used and granite dust was employed as a replacement for natural sand to assess its impact on workability, density, and overall performance of the concrete.

Comprehensive experimental tests were conducted, including compressive strength tests at 7 and 28 days compressive, tensile & flexural strength tests. The results indicate that the partial replacement of cement with these SCMs enhances the mechanical properties of concrete. Specifically, the combination of cement and Alccofine showed the most significant improvement in compressive, tensile and flexural strength, while fly ash contributed to improved workability and long-term strength gains.

Furthermore, the use of granite dust as a fine aggregate demonstrated a positive effect on the concrete’s density and mechanical performance, providing an eco-friendly alternative to natural sand. The study concludes that the optimal mix for achieving high-performance concrete involves a balanced combination of cement and Alccofine with granite dust as a fine aggregate, offering a sustainable approach to concrete production with enhanced mechanical properties.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - B. M. Mithun
AU  - B. Ramesh Rao
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/16
TI  - Comparative Investigation of Mechanical Characteristics of Concrete by Partial Substitution of Cement with Alccofine Utilizing Granite Dust as Fine Aggregate
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Materials, Energy, Environment & Manufacturing Sciences & Computational Intelligence and Smart Communication (MEEMS-CISC-2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 216
EP  - 230
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-762-5_20
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-762-5_20
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