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Study of Concrete Strength made using Brick Kiln Dust as Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate

Brajesh Kumar Suman bs270790@gmail.com
Department of Civil Engineering, UCER Prayagraj, U.P, India.

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Abstract

Concrete is a versatile and commonly used material in construction and is composed of cement, fine aggregate, coarse aggregate and water. Fast-growing population and changing lifestyles necessitate a rapid increase in construction work around the globe, causing a huge imbalance of natural resources. The use of waste materials and by-products obtained from different industries and construction and demolition waste from the construction field is a viable alternative. In this work, an experimental investigation has been conducted to determine the suitability and possible application of brick kiln dust as a partial substitute for fine aggregate in concrete. Specimens were cast for various replacement levels of brick kiln dust at a 5% interval to assess the workability, compressive strength and cracking tensile strength of concrete at various fine aggregate levels. The results have revealed that a 15% substitution with brick kiln dust was optimal.

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