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Published: Građevinar 72 (2020) 6
Paper type: Professional paper
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Experimental study on the strength of lightweight geopolymer concrete with eco-friendly material

Nithya Swaminathan, N.S. Elangovan, Jayaprithika Anandan

Abstract

The differences in properties between the lightweight aggregate concrete and normal conventional concrete at the selected equivalent mix ratios have forbidden the former from being used widely in construction industry. Studies have shown that the use of GGBS as a partial replacement of cementitious material, and M-sand as a replacement of fine aggregate, results in an increased strength in geopolymer normal weight concrete. In this study, Coconut shell is used as a replacement of conventional coarse aggregate to produce lightweight geopolymer coconut shell green concrete.

Keywords
coconut shell, lightweight concrete, GGBS, geopolymer

HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:

Swaminathan, N., Elangovan, N., Anandan, J.: Experimental study on the strength of lightweight geopolymer concrete with eco-friendly material, GRAĐEVINAR, 72 (2020) 6, pp. 523-532, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2406.2018

OR:

Swaminathan, N., Elangovan, N., Anandan, J. (2020). Experimental study on the strength of lightweight geopolymer concrete with eco-friendly material, GRAĐEVINAR, 72 (6), 523-532, doi: https://doi.org/10.14256/JCE.2406.2018

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Authors:
nithya annun2
Nithya Swaminathan
Measi Academy of Architecture
Department of Architecture
Elangoven WEB
N.S. Elangovan
Jerusalem Engineering College
Department of Civil Engineering
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Jayaprithika Anandan
Vellore Institute of Technology
Department of Civil Engineering