SOLIGNUM TREATED SAWDUST AS FINE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE PRODUCTION

Gana, A. J. and Yusuf, T.D. (2018) SOLIGNUM TREATED SAWDUST AS FINE AGGREGATE IN CONCRETE PRODUCTION. International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), 9 (12). pp. 252-260. ISSN Print: 0976-6308 and ISSN Online: 0976-6316

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Abstract

The cost of construction has been on the increase which has become a concern to both individuals and government of especially developing countries, and that is why this study is aimed at using available cheap materials (sawdust) in concrete production. Concrete mix ratio of 1:2:4 was used and replaced with fine aggregate at 5%, 10%, 15% and 20% with soligum treated sawdust. From the tests conducted, it was observed that increase in sawdust resulted in decrease in the compressive strength of the concrete. Also it was observed that increase in the sawdust content resulted in the reduction of weight of the concrete. In conclusion sawdust as an air entraining agent has n appreciable positive effect on the compressive strength of concrete. The reduction in strength of concrete with sawdust as fine aggregate was due to its higher rate of water absorption because the higher the water contents in concrete, The lower the strength of the concrete. Key words: Solignum Treated Sawdust, Fine Aggregate, Concrete Production

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
Depositing User:	Mr DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR LMU
Date Deposited:	22 Oct 2019 08:56
Last Modified:	22 Oct 2019 08:56
URI:	https://eprints.lmu.edu.ng/id/eprint/2583

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