Author : Selvaraj S and Vijayaprabha C

This experimental investigation involves the comparative study of the properties of concrete subjected to partial replacement of fine aggregate by using iron scale with conventional concrete. The study involves six different mixes consisting of different replacement levels S2(10%), S3(20%) , S4(30%), S5(40%),  S6(50%) & S7(60%) of iron scale replacement of fine aggregate (M Sand) of which compared with conventional concrete(S1). This study investigates for fresh concrete properties such as slump cone test and hardened concrete properties such as compressive strength test for cubes, splitting tensile test for cylinders and flexural strength test for beams. These properties are compared with conventional concrete with an aim of finding the optimum partial replacement level of fine aggregate with iron scale.

Keywords: M-Sand, Iron scale, fresh and hardened concrete properties