The purpose of this study is to investigate the possibility of using fine crushed limestone as partial replacement of natural sand in concrete mixes. The suitability of using fine crushed limestone in partial replacement of sand has been assessed by comparing the basic properties of resulted fresh and hardened concrete with those of conventional concrete. Two mixes were produced using different percentages of fine crushed limestone in replacement of natural sand. The test results indicated that fine crushed limestone can be used effectively to partially replace sand in concrete. Slump test for fresh concrete and compressive strength for hardened concrete showed very good and acceptable results.

Conference Title

The Fourth international Conference on Energy and Environmental Protection in Sustainable Development

Conference Country

Palestine

Conference Date

April 6, 2016 - April 7, 2016

Conference Sponsor

Palestine Polytechnic University