An Experimental Study on Properties of Strength of Concrete by Partial Replacement of Fine Aggregate with Copper Slag and Cement with Egg Shell Powder for M30 Grade Concrete

Abstract

Concrete is always expected to be stronger and more durable than in the past while being cost and energy efficient. Moreover the most important benefits that concrete possesses over the construction materials got to be preserved. The possibility of being fabricated practically anywhere, the ability to make the form imposed by the shape of a mould and a low cost of components and manufacture. These factors have driven advances in improving the performance of concrete over years and continue to do so the need for improving the performance of concrete and concern for the environmental impact arising from the continually increasing demand for concrete has lead the growing use of alternative material components. An experimental investigation will be conducted to study the properties of concrete containing copper scum as a partial replacement of fine aggregates in the concrete mix design. Various durability tests will be conducted on such concrete of M30 grade to know the compressive strength, split tensile strength, strength by varying proportions of copper scum (CS) with fine aggregates by 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%,and Egg shell powder (ESP) as cement by 0%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% by weight. The obtained results will be compared with the conventional concrete, there by knowing the changes in the properties of concrete containing copper scum as a partial replacement of fine aggregates