Utilization of Waste Material in the Construction of Parapet

Abstract

Boost in the demand and supply of conformist building materials and the call for providing a sustainable and green development in the construction field has motivated the designers and developers to go for ‘alternative materials’ viable for use in construction which are both eco friendly and highly efficient. For this purpose, the use of waste products, by products and agricultural by products are very constructive and specifically recommended. In this study, Rice Husk Ash and Marble Powder have been used as admixtures to cement in concrete at their optimum percentage for the construction of parapet. For concrete with 0% RHA and marble powder, mix design based on IS (Indian Standard) method has been done and taking this as reference, mix design has been made for partial substitution of RHA and marble powder. In the analysis, concrete is to be casted for optimum replacement of RHA and marble powder. Replacement at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% is to be carried out. The strength of concrete is to be examined prior to replacement of cement by the above mentioned by products.