Evaluation of Lightweight Concrete Using Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate with Montmorillonite Calcined Powder

International Journal of Civil Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJCE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : R.P. Surjith Singh Raja, J. Saravanan

10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I6P107

How to Cite?

R.P. Surjith Singh Raja, J. Saravanan, "Evaluation of Lightweight Concrete Using Expanded Polystyrene Aggregate with Montmorillonite Calcined Powder," SSRG International Journal of Civil Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 50-59, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488352/IJCE-V11I6P107

Abstract:

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight, non-biodegradable waste that causes environmental pollution and can be utilized in concrete. In addition to consuming a lot of energy and raw materials, the production of cement releases roughly 7% of the CO2 gas that causes global warming. Montmorillonite calcined powder is an eco-friendly pozzolanic material. In this study, natural coarse aggregate is replaced by expanded polystyrene in the proportions of 0% to 25% with a 5% gradual increment, and ordinary portland cement is replaced by montmorillonite calcined powder in the proportions of 2% 4% with arriving design mix of M60 grade. Additionally, to increase the concrete’s strength, steel fibres are added to the concrete in a 1% ratio. It is observed that the 10% replacement of EPS with 4% of MMT gives the optimum value in compressive, split tensile and flexural strength.

Keywords:

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Lightweight aggregates, M60 grade, Montmorillonite Calcined Powder (MMT), Steel fibres.

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