EXPERIMENTAL INVESTIGATION ON M-SAND AND BASALT FIBER IN M25 GRADE CONCRETE

Abstract

Concrete is the majorly used materials in all type of construction activites. It need a quality sources for obtaining good quality. It can achieve by only proper usage of these at appropriate quantities. Basalt fiber is a fiber when added provides an additional strength. The work carried in this project, replace fine aggregate with M-sand and basalt fiber as an additive to cement in various percentages. The determination of the compressive, flexural and tensile strength of M25 grade concrete is studied. The fine aggregate is completely replaced with M-sand and  basalt fiber is added in 0%, 0.5%, 1% and 1.5%. Thus the changes in their compressive, flexural and tensile strength is observed for 14 days and 28 days and results are formulated and the optimum content of basalt fiber to be utilized for production of quality concrete is founded.