Properties of concrete containing coconut shell powder (CSP) as a filler

[摘要] Coconut shellsare a type of agricultural waste which can be converted into useful material. Therefore,this study was conducted to investigate the properties of concrete which uses coconut shell powder (CSP) filler material and to define the optimum percentage of CSP which can be used asfiller material in concrete. Comparisons have been made between normal concrete mixes andconcrete containing CSP. In this study, CSP was added into concrete mixes invaryingpercentages (0%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10%). The coconut shell was grounded into afine powder before use. Experimental tests which have been conducted in this study include theslump test, compressive test and splitting tensile strength test. CSP have the potential to be used as a concrete filler and thus the findings of this study may be applied to the construction industry. The use of CSP as a filler in concrete can help make the earth a more sustainable and greener place to live in.

[发布机构] Jamilus Research Centre, Faculty of Environmental and Civil Engineering, Parit Raja, Johor, Batu Pahat; 86400, Malaysia^1;Research Center for Soft Soil, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat; 86400, Malaysia^2

[效力级别] 土木建筑工程

[关键词] Coconut shell powders;Coconut shells;Compressive tests;Experimental test;Filler materials;Normal concretes;Properties of concretes;Splitting tensile strength