EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF WASTE FOUNDRY SAND AS A PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FOR MANUFACTURED SAND ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
Keywords:
Waste Foundry Sand, Manufactured Sand, Compressive Strength, Split Tensile Strength, Flexural StrengthAbstract
In this experimental study examines the impact of partially replacing Manufactured Sand (M-Sand) with Waste Foundry Sand (WFS) on the mechanical properties of concrete. In this investigation, M-Sand serves as the primary fine aggregate, while WFS is introduced in varying proportions - 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% by weight. Concrete specimens were evaluated after 28 days of curing using three essential strength tests: compressive strength, split tensile strength, and flexural strength tests, providing a comprehensive understanding of how WFS influences concrete's load-bearing capacity, tensile resistance, and flexural performance. The results indicate that incorporating WFS as a fine aggregate replacement enhances the strength properties of concrete, with the most significant improvements observed at a 30% replacement level. This suggests that WFS can serve as a viable, sustainable alternative to natural sand in concrete production, potentially reducing the environmental impact associated with natural sand extraction.
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