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STRENGTH EVALUATION OF M-SAND WITH PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF USED AND UNUSED FOUNDRY SAND

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Mrs.S.Theerkadharshini.,Dr.T.Felixkala
» doi: 10.31838/ecb/2023.12.1.005

Abstract

Foundry sand is a by-product that is produced in metal casting industries at time of casting. It causes environmental issues because of fallacious disposal. Accordingly, its usage in building material, construction and different fields is vital for reduction of environmental troubles. This studies is consists of out to supply a low value and eco-friendly concrete this paper demonstrates the usage of waste foundry sand as a replacement of M-sand in concrete factors and reduce cost of material in construction because of its low-cost availability. An experimental research is executed on a concrete containing waste foundry sand in variety of 20 % and 30 % by using weight of m30 grade concrete. In view that there is polymer chemical resin present chemical take a look at are performed and outcomes are in comparison with M- sand. Varieties of chemical test performed are chloride test and sulphate test. right here there's two styles of foundry sand is used. Material was produced, examined and in comparison with traditional concrete in phrases of workability and strength. The experimental result we conclude that compressive strength increases with will increase in partial substitute of used foundry sand. Intention of the research is to understand the behavior and mechanical properties of concrete after addition of waste foundry sand in different proportion by means of tests like compressive strength, flexural strength and water Absorption. Because of its uniformity and fineness water absorption of the concrete is decreased.

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