Investigation on the split tensile strength of concrete with coconut (cocos nucifera L.) shell as partial replacement for coarse aggregates

Date

6-2015

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

College

College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Timothy M. Bertiz

Abstract

The split tensile strength of concrete using coconut shell as partial replacement for coarse aggregate was investigated in the study. Partial replacements of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% and 50% were studied with a control specimen with gravel as coarse aggregate. The tensile strength of concrete was determined using the split tensile strength test following the ASTM C496 Standards. The coconut shell aggregate can be classified as lightweight based on its density. Results shows that the split tensile strength of concrete with coconut shell aggregates (CSA) fails to meet the ACI 330 limits. Also, as the CSA replacement increases, the split tensile strength of concrete decreases.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Thesis

Document Type

Thesis

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