BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV2I1072,
     title={Effect of Use of Silica Sand as Fine Material in Concrete},
     author={Kerai Jignesh V. and Shraddha R. Vaniya},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={2},
     number={1},
     pages={266--271},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV2I1072.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

The use of alternative aggregate like silica sand is a natural step in solving part of depletion of natural aggregates. The investigation on alternative material for concrete making started before half a century. Concrete made from silica sand waste as fine aggregate was studied for workability, compressive strength, Split tensile strength and Flexural strength. Further, study of its durability will ensure greater dependability in its usage. So here in this project, Silica sand had been used as replacement of fine aggregate by different percentage for making concrete of M-20, with w/c ratio 0.50 & 0.45. The percentage replacement will be 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60% and 70% with natural fine aggregates. For making concrete OPC-53 grade cement is used. Cubes, beams and cylinders will be casted and tested compressive strength, Split tensile strength, and flexural strength as well as for durability properties. Optimum replacement of silica sand can be used in structural concrete.

Silica sand, Workability, Compressive strength, Tensile strength & Flexural strength