BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV1I8057,
     title={Experimental Investigation on the Strength Characteristics of Concrete Using Manufactured Sand },
     author={ Vijaya.B, Senthil Selvan.S, Felix Kala.T. and R.Annadurai},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={1},
     number={8},
     pages={174--178},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV1I8057.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

The present investigation aims in the study of the properties of concrete in which M-sand is used as a partial and full replacement for natural sand. The use of such materials not only results in conservation of natural resources but also helps in maintaining good environmental conditions. The basic strength properties of concrete were investigated by replacing natural sand by M-sand at replacement levels of 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% sand 100% for three different mix proportion of concrete such asM30, M40 and M50. The results revealed that there is20% increase in the compressive strength, 10% increase in split tensile strength and 15% increase in flexural strength of concrete with 60% replacement of M-sand compared with conventional concrete. Hence this research concluded that the optimum percentage replacement of natural sand by M-sand is designated as 60% for the above three grades of concrete.

Compressive Strength, Flexural Strength, Manufactured Sand, Split Tensile Strength..