IRJET- An Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete by Partial Replacement of Cement with Alccofine and Coarse Aggregate with Recycled Concrete Aggregate

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An Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Concrete by Partial
Replacement of Cement with Alccofine and Coarse Aggregate with
Recycled Concrete Aggregate
Anandu K P1, Fahad Bin Faizal2, Lino Tomy3, Navaneeth K P4, Revathi B5, T Karthikeyan6
1, 2, 3 ,4 ,5 B.Tech Students, Department of Civil Engineering, Achariya College of Engineering Technology Villianur,
Puducherry, India
6Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Achariya College of Engineering Technology Villianur,
Puducherry, India
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Abstract - Concrete based materials are among the most
important construction materials, and it is most likely that
they will continue to have the same importance in the
future. This study explores the performance of concrete
mixture in terms of compressive strength, split tensile
strength and flexural strength by the partial replacement of
cement with Alccofine and coarse aggregate with Recycled
Concrete Aggregate (RCA). Over the past few years, the
efforts which are made for improving the performance of
concrete suggest that cement replacement material along
with minerals and chemical admixtures can improve the
strength and durability of concrete. Alccofine 1203 is known
to produce high strength concrete and is used in two
different ways as a cement replacement to reduce cement
content and as an additive to improve concrete properties.
Recycled concrete aggregate are produced by crushing
concrete to reclaim the aggregate. In addition possible use
of RCA leads to a possible solution for environmental
problems caused by concrete waste and reduces the harmful
environmental impact of the aggregate extraction from
natural resources.
Key Words: Recycled concrete aggregate, Alccofine,
Compressive strength, Split tensile strength, flexural
strength.
1. INTRODUCTION
Concrete is a superior material in many ways. The
growing needs of material resources and the condition to
protect the environment in a vision of sustainable
development, it has become essential and important to
prospect and explore all the possibilities and
opportunities for reuse and recycling of waste. Due to
increase in use of this material many environmental
problems are faced. During the time of production of
cement, carbon dioxide is released in to the atmosphere.
So it’s very important to think about an alternative
material which can be used in concrete. On the other hand
construction and demolition waste constitute one of the
waste generated worldwide. When the useful life of
structure is over it will be demolished and all this waste
just find their way to landfill. This requires large area of
land which is becoming difficult to find.so it is very
important that construction wastes are accounted
properly. By taking that into consideration we are using
Alccofine as replacement of cement recycled building
waste as coarse aggregate. Alccofine is ultra-fine particle
with high glass content and high reactivity. The raw
materials of Alccofine, are composition of low calcium
silicate. The main aim of the experiment is to produce
environmentally and ecofriendly concrete.
1.1 MATERIALS USED
The materials used for concrete are:
i. Cement
ii. Alccofine
iii. Fine aggregate
iv. Coarse aggregate
v. Recycled concrete aggregate
Cement
In this work, ordinary portland cement OPC (43
grade) was used.
Table-1: Cement Properties
SI
NO
CHARACTERISTICS VALUES
OBTAINED
STANDARD
VALUE
1 Specific Gravity 3.11 3.15
2 Initial Setting Time 35 min < 30 min
3 Final Setting Time 600min >600 min
Alccofine 1203
Alccofine is a new generation supplementary cementitious
material (SCM) containing high glass content with high
reactivity and ultra-fineness is a product manufactured by
Counto Micro Fine Products Ltd with a joint venture with

Ambuja Cements.it has unique characteristics to enhance
the performance of concrete. Alccofine 1203 is a specially
processed product based on slag of high glass content with
high reactivity attained through the process of controlled
granulation. It is used to improve compressive strength
and workability of concrete. It is known to produce a high
strength concrete. It is commonly used in two different
ways as a cement replacement, to reduce the cement
content and as an additive to improve the properties of
concrete.
Table-2: Chemical Properties of Alccofine 1203
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION PERCENTAGE (%)
SiO2 35.30
MgO 6.20
Al2O3 21.40
Fe2O3 1.20
SO3 0.13
Na2O 32.20
Table -3: Test Results of Alccofine 1203
SI NO CHARECTERISTICS VALUES
OBTAINED
1 Specific Gravity 2.9
3 Fineness Modulus 12000cm2/gm
Fine Aggregate
In this project work we are used Manufactured Sand or M-
Sand, it is made by powdering hard granite rocks and it’s
sieved at 4.75 mm to remove all the pebbles.
Table -4: Test Results of Fine Aggregate
SI NO CHARECTERISTICS VALUES
OBTAINED
STANDARD
VALUE
1 Specific Gravity 2.62 2.70
2 Water Absorption 1.2% 1.6%
3 Fineness Modulus 3.37 4.66
Coarse Aggregate
Two types of coarse aggregates has been used natural
Coarse aggregate and recycled concrete aggregate of
20mm size.
Table -5: Test Results of Natural Coarse Aggregate
SI
NO
OBTAINED
STANDARD
VALUE
1 Specific Gravity 2.7 2.5-2.9
2 Water Absorption 1.1% 0.1-2%
3 Fineness Modulus 6.62 6.5-8
Recycled concrete aggregate
Recycled concrete aggregate is a granular material and we
manufactured by removing, crushing and processing
cement concrete. It reduces the demand of virgin concrete.
Table -6: Properties of Recycled Concrete Aggregate
SI
NO
OBTAINED
1 Specific Gravity 2.469
2 Water Absorption 2.24%
3 Fineness Modulus 5.61
2. METHODOLOGY
Methodology explains how the project had been carried
out in a step by step manner.
Fig 1: Methodology flow chart
The mixes were designated with M 30 grade of concrete
and mix proportions were arrived with a w/c ratio 0.45.
For the purpose of testing specimens, various concrete

specimens were prepared for different mixes by manual
mixing. For preparation of concrete specimen aggregates,
cement, Alccofine and recycled concrete aggregates were
added. After thorough mixing with water a uniform mix
was obtained. Then concrete is filled in to the properly
oiled moulds. After placing of concrete in moulds, proper
compaction was given using the tamping rods manually.
For compressive strength test, cubes of size 150mm x
150mm x 150mm were cast. For splitting tensile strength
test, cylinders of size 150mm diameter and 300mm height
were cast and for flexural strength test, beams of size
700mm x 150mm x 150mm without reinforcement were
cast. Specimens thus prepared were demoulded after 24
hours of casting and were kept in a curing tank for curing
and the testes are carried out in the appropriate dates.
Table -7: Details of Specimen
TEST ON
CONCRETE
TYPE OF
SPECIMEN
SIZE IN
MM
TOTAL NO’S
OF
SPECIMEN
Compressive
strength
Cube 150x150x150 153
Flexural
strength
Prism 150x150x 700 51
Split tensile
strength
Cylinder Diameter: 150
Height: 300
51
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
This section offerings the results of the indirect
externality assessment of the Project Case compared to the
Base Case as identified through the figures. A material flow
analysis occurring with the movement from the Base Case
to the Project Case is discussed first and evaluation of
externalities are conducted.
A. Compressive Strength
The results of compressive strength were presented in
Table 8. The test was carried out to obtain compressive
strength of concrete at the age of 7, 14 and 28 days. The
cubes were tested using compression testing machine.
Table -8: Compressive Strength Test Results
MIXES PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
OBTAINED(N/mm2)
CEMENT BY
ALCCOFINE
%
C.A BY
RCA
%
CURING PERIOD (days)
7 14 28
CC 0% 0% 23.79 32.94 36.6
M1 5% 5% 22.36 30.96 34.4
M2 5% 10% 20.93 28.98 32.2
M3 5% 15% 18.75 25.96 28.85
M4 5% 20% 18.72 25.92 28.8
M5 10% 5% 23.66 32.76 36.4
M6 10% 10% 22.36 30.96 34.4
M7 10% 15% 19.24 25.96 29.95
M8 10% 20% 18.72 25.92 29.6
M9 15% 5% 28.40 39.33 43.7
M10 15% 10% 26.84 37.17 41.30
M11 15% 15% 23.91 33.40 38.3
M12 15% 20% 22.30 32.26 35.85
M13 20% 5% 22.36 30.97 35.3
M14 20% 10% 22.96 31.79 35.05
M15 20% 15% 22.13 30.97 35.1
M16 20% 20% 21.64 29.97 33.1
For the better understanding the graphs are divided into
two parts from mix 1 to mix 8 chart-1 and from mix 9 to
mix 16 chart-2.Afterwards a comparison is carried out with
the result obtained from the conventional mix.

Chart -1: Compressive strength of concrete (M1 to M8)
Chart -2: Compressive strength of concrete (M9 to M16)
From the graph, the compressive strength of concrete
decreases from mix 1 to mix 4 as compared to
conventional concrete. It is clear that the compressive
strength decreases as the percentage of RCA increases.
Where the minimum value of compressive strength is
28.8N/mm2. The compressive strength increases at 15%
of replacement of alccofine and 5% of RCA where then it
goes on decreases and the compressive strength decreases
with increases in alccofine and RCA content after 15% of
replacement of alccofine. Therefore, the optimum
replacement of alccofine and RCA in concrete is at 15% of
alccofine and 5% of RCA.
B. Split Tensile Strength
The results of split tensile strength were presented in
Table 9. The test was carried out to obtain split tensile
strength of concrete at the age of 28 days. The cylinders
were tested using compression testing machine of capacity
2000KN.
Table -9: Split Tensile Strength of Concrete
The graphs are divided into two parts and a comparison is
carried out with the result of conventional mix in the
following graphs.
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
CC M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 M6 M7 M8
CompressivestrengthN/mm2
Mix
7DAYS 14DAYS 28DAYS
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
CC M9 M10 M11 M12 M13 M14 M15 M16
CompressivestrengthN/mm2
Mix
7DAYS 14DAYS 28DAYS
MIXES PARTIAL
REPLACEMENT
SPLIT TENSILE
STRENGTH
OBTAINED(N/mm2)
CEMENT BY
ALCCOFINE%
C.A BY
RCA%
CURING PERIOD
28DAYS
CC 0% 0% 2.97
M1 5% 5% 3.0
M2 5% 10% 2.82
M3 5% 15% 2.77
M4 5% 20% 2.67
M5 10% 5% 3.67
M6 10% 10% 3.23
M7 10% 15% 2.85
M8 10% 20% 2.77
M9 15% 5% 4.52
M10 15% 10% 4.38
M11 15% 15% 4.20
M12 15% 20% 3.94
M13 20% 5% 3.72
M14 20% 10% 3.19
M15 20% 15% 2.82
M16 20% 20% 2.67

Chart -3: Split tensile strength of concrete (M1 to M8)
Chart -4: Split tensile strength of concrete (M9 to M19)
From the graph it shows the increase and decrease of split
tensile strength with gradual increases in percentage of
alccofine and RCA. From mix 1 to mix 8 the maximum split
tensile strength is 3.67 N/mm2 as compared to
conventional concrete. It is clear that split tensile strength
increases at 15% of alccofine and 5% of RCA (M9). After
M9 it is found that split tensile strength goes on decreasing.
Where the minimum value of split tensile strength is 2.67
N/mm2. therefore, the optimum replacement of alccofine
and RCA in concrete for split tensile strength is found to be
15% of alccofine and 5% of RCA.
C. Flexural Strength
The results of flexural strength were presented in Table
10.
Table -10: Flexural Strength of Concrete
MIXES PARTIAL REPLACEMENT FLEXURAL STRENGTH
OBTAINED (N/mm
2
)
CEMENT BY
ALCCOFINE
%
C.A BY
RCA%
CURING PERIOD
28DAYS
CC 0% 0% 4.04
M1 5% 5% 3.73
M2 5% 10% 3.21
M3 5% 15% 3.13
M4 5% 20% 2.90
M5 10% 5% 3.56
M6 10% 10% 3.52
M7 10% 15% 3.36
M8 10% 20% 3.31
M9 15% 5% 4.16
M10 15% 10% 4.14
M11 15% 15% 4.09
M12 15% 20% 3.99
M13 20% 5% 3.94
M14 20% 10% 3.73
M15 20% 15% 3.54
M16 20% 20% 3.21
Here also a detailed comparison is done by comparing the
test results with flexural strength of prism casted for the
conventional mix.
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
CC AF
5%
RCA
5%
AF
5%
RCA
10%
AF
5%
RCA
15%
AF
5%
RCA
20%
AF
10%
RCA
5%
AF
10%
RCA
10%
AF
10%
RCA
15%
AF
10%
RCA
20%
SplittensilestrengthN/mm2
% of replacement
28 DAYS
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
CC AF
15%
RCA
5%
AF
15%
RCA
10%
AF
15%
RCA
15%
AF
15%
RCA
20%
AF
20%
RCA
5%
AF
20%
RCA
10%
AF
20%
RCA
15%
AF
20%
RCA
20%
SplittensilestrengthN/mm2
% of replacement
28 DAYS

Chart -5: Flexural strength of concrete (M9 to M19)
Chart -6: Flexural strength of concrete (M9 to M19)
From the graph, it is clear that the flexural strength of
prism is decreasing from mix 1 to mix 4 as compared to
conventional concrete, where the minimum value of
flexural strength is about 2.90N/mm2. From mix 5 to mix 8
the maximum flexural strength is found at 10% of
alccofine and 5% of RCA. It is clear that the flexural
strength increases at 15% of replacement of alccofine and
5% of RCA and then it goes on decreasing. The flexural
strength of concrete decreases with increases in alccofine
and RCA after 15% of replacement of alccofine. Therefore,
the optimum replacement of alccofine and RCA in concrete
is found at (M9) which is 15% of alccofine and 5% of RCA.
4. CONCLUSIONS
It has been observed from the literatures that the partial
replacement of alccofine with up to 15% in concrete gains
strength and the replacement of RCA with coarse
aggregate up to 20% also gains strength.
Combining these two replacements together in concrete as
per our thesis objective and after testing the concrete
specimens, the following have been predicted.
1) There is constant increase in strength if we
increase the percentage of alccofine up to 15% but
there is a fall of strength if we increase the
percentage of RCA.
2) The maximum compressive strength of 43.7
N/mm2 is obtained at 15% of alccofine and 5% of
RCA (M9).
3) There is an immense gain in split tensile strength
has been observed from M9 to M11 and maximum
strength is found at 15% alccofine and 5% of RCA
that is 4.52N/mm2.
4) The maximum flexural strength obtained 4.16
N/mm² for the combination of 15% of alccofine
and 5% RCA.
5) The result indicates that increasing percentage
replacement of cement by alccofine over 15% and
coarse aggregate by RCA over the certain
percentage has resulted in reduction of
compressive, flexural, split tensile strength.
6) It is found that harden properties of concrete with
alccofine are enhanced.
7) Use of RCA in concrete provides a promising
solution for the problem of waste management and
reducing the impact on environment by saving the
natural resources.
8) From the study we concluded that concrete made
with 15% of Alccofine and 5 to 15 of RCA shows
ncrese in performance of compressive, flexural and
split tensile strength when compared with the
normal mix and also other mixes.
9) The application of Alccofine and RCA in concrete
are concluded feasible and can be suggested for
future use.
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
CC AF
05%
RCA
05%
AF
05%
RCA
10%
AF
05%
RCA
15%
AF
05%
RCA
20%
AF
10%
RCA
05%
AF
10%
RCA
10%
AF
10%
RCA
15%
AF
10%
RCA
20%
FlexuralstrengthN/mm2
% of replacement
28 DAYS
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
CC AF
15%
RCA
05%
AF
15%
RCA
10%
AF
15%
RCA
15%
AF
15%
RCA
20%
AF
20%
RCA
05%
AF
20%
RCA
10%
AF
20%
RCA
15%
AF
20%
RCA
20%
FlexuralstrengthN/mm2
% of replacement
28 DAYS

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