Application of Mersey Silt As Fine Aggregate in Concrete
Application of Mersey Silt As Fine Aggregate in Concrete
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Application of Mersey Silt as Fine Aggregate in
Concrete
T.Subramani1, S.Priyanka2, Alwin P D Alexander3 , Romeo.M.Reji4, P.Narasimhan 5
1
Professor & Dean, Department of Civil Engineering, VMKV Engineering College,Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
(Deemed to be University), Salem, India
2
PG Student, Structural Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram,
Trichengodu Taluk, Namakkal District, TamilNadu
3,4,
Former UG Student, , Department of Civil Engineering, VMKV Engineering College,Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
(Deemed to be University), Salem, India
5
Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, VMKV Engineering College, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation
(Deemed to be University), Salem, India
ABSTRACT
Cement, sand and aggregate are basic requirements for any construction industry. Sand is a substance used in mortering and
concrete preparation that plays a significant role in the design of a blend. There is a shortage of river sand now a day's erosion
of rivers and environmental problems. The lack of or scarcity of sand from river would impact the construction industry and
the latest substitute material must therefore be sought to replace river sand in order to avoid excess river erosion and
environmental damage.Many scientists consider various sand-related materials and Mersey silt is one of the most important
materials. The required concrete mixture can be obtained by using different proportions of this silt along with sand. This paper
provides a study of the various amounts of Mersey silt in the preparation of concrete as a partial substitute for natural sand.
This study emphasize on compression and split tensile strength aspect on concrete with Mersey silt as partial replacement (10%,
15% and 20%) for natural sand using M30 grade concrete.
Keywords: Mersey, Silt, Fine Aggregate, Concrete.
1. INTRODUCTION
For any construction industry, cement, sand and aggregates are essential requirements. Sand is an important material
used in mortar and concrete preparation, and plays an important role in the production of mixes. In general, because of
the high use of concrete and mortar, the use of natural sand is high.The demand for natural sand in developing
countries is therefore very high to meet the rapid growth of infrastructure. Developing countries, such as India, are
facing a shortage of good quality natural sand, and natural sand deposits, particularly in India, are being used and are
causing serious threats to both the environment and society.Researchers and engineers have made use of their own
ideas to minimize or eliminate river-sand use, and have made use of new innovations such as Mersey silt, sand (made
from sand), robot silica or sand, crushed stone dust, recycled sand, processed and tamed silt, and dams from other
waterbodies besides sand.
On the other hand, lack of needed quality in some of the above materials is the great limitation. The sustainable growth
of infrastructure today needs the alternative material to meet the technical requirements of fine aggregates and to be
locally available in large volumes.The author's studies identified Mersey Silt production and properties, a waste
material with the option of being utilized as a fine concrete aggregate which could contribute significantly to the supply
of aggregations in principle.This paper describes a series of practical trials of the material in concrete.
1.1 OBJECTIVES
Following are the main objectives of our project.
To study the properties of Mersey silt
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To investigate the compression and split tensile strength of Mersey silt concrete.
To find out the optimum percentage of Mersey silt that can partially replace fine aggregate in concrete.
2. METHODOLOGY
Figure 1 shows the methodology of the study.
Figure 1 Methodology
3. MERSEY SILT
3.1 Dredging
Dredging as described in the Regulations is a general term referring to the removal from or off bed or the banks of the
principal river of any sand, ballast, clay, gravel or other substance. In addition to extracting sediment from a culvert,
the exclusion from dredging allows you to remove only silt and sand accumulated on a river bank. Dredging is the
removal from the lakes, rivers, harbours, and other bodies of water of sand and debris. Sedimentation, as a natural cycle
of sand and slush cleaning, slowly fills the tunnels and harbours on rivers all over the world. It is a daily need.
Dredging is often undertaken to minimize exposure to pollutants by fish, animals and humans and to avoid pollution
spreading to other parts of the body of water. This drag is often required because sediments are often polluted with a
number of contaminants in and around cities and industrial areas. Such contaminants are pumped into waterways from
point sources such as sewage flows, urban and industrial discharges and spills; or from non-point sources such as
surface runoff and soil deposition through preserving and restoring aquatic natural resources when environmental harm
occurs, the NOAA Response and Restoration Office plays a significant role.Dredged content is disposed of and handled
by industry, industry, local government, private sector agencies such as port authorities. The U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers issues dredged content authorizations; the U.S. Oversight and approval for disposal of dredged materials is
provided by an Environmental Protection Agency.
3.2 Beneficial Uses of Leftover Dredging Material
Dredging is the process of removing sediments from the lakes (both public and private) and waterway reservoirs such
as mud and silt. One of the benefits of dredging is that boats can safely cross ports and trade routes without scraping
along the bottom. What many people don't know is that this leftover dredging material can be reused to reduce the
amount sent to the Confined Disposal Facilities (CDF). While not all materials can be reused (some may be
contaminated), the reuse of dredged sediment can help minimize the environmental impact of dredging.
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4. MATERIAL COLLECTIONS AND ITS PROPERTIES
4.1 Cement
Cement acts as a binding agent for materials in this report Ordinary Portland cement is used for casting cubes,
cylinders and beams. The properties of cement that were studied are normal consistency, fineness of cement and
specific gravity and the test was done. The Reports are in table 1.
Table 1: Properties of cement
S.No Property Result
1 Fineness 8.2%
2 Specific gravity 3.0
Normal
3 33%
consistency
Figure 2 shows the cement.
Figure 2 Cement
4.2 Fine Aggregates
Fine aggregate used in this study is locally available and confirmed to grading zone III as per IS 383-1970. The
aggregates whose size is less than 4.75mm. Sand is generally considered to have a lower size limit of about 0.07mm.
The specific gravity of fine aggregate was found out using pycnometer and sieve analysis. Table 2 shows the properties
of fine aggregate.
Table 2: Properties of fine aggregate
S.No Property Result
1 Specific gravity 2.65
Fineness
2 2.8
modulus
Figure 3 shows the Fine Aggregate.
Figure 3Fine aggregate
4.3 Coarse Aggregate
The material whose particles are of size as retained on 4.75mm is sieve is termed as coarse aggregate. Locally available
coarse aggregate with maximum size of 20 mm and minimum size of 12.5 mm were used in this project report
conforming to IS 383-1970. Figure 4 shows the coarse Aggregate.
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Figure 4 Coarse aggregate
Table 3 shows the properties of coarse aggregates.
Table 3: Properties of coarse aggregate
S.No Property Result
1 Specific gravity 2.74
Water
2 0.8%
absorption
4.4 Water
The following properties should be used in concrete work: the water should be free from harmful soils, acids, alkaline
or other organic or inorganic impurities. It should be free of iron, vegetables or any other contaminants that may
adversely impact concrete or reinforcement. Drinking water for the premises should be used for mixing and preparing
concrete. drinking water should be available. Figure 5 shows the water.
Figure 5 Water
4.5 Mersey Silt
Figure 6 shows the mersey silt.
Figure 6Mersey silt
Our project deals with the partial replacement of natural sand by Mersey silt. The geology and sedimentology of the
Mersey estuary silt are given below.
The particle size ranges vary with location but the bed is predominantly sand with less than 25 % finer than 63 m.
The sand fraction is predominantly quartz with small quantities of a wide range of heavy minerals. The finer silt and
mud fractions contain quartz, and several clay minerals including illite and chlorite.
5. TESTING OF SPECIMENS
5.1 Compression Strength Test
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Compressive strength is the material or structure's ability to withstand or resist under stress. The strength of a material
is measured by the material's ability to withstand failure in the form of cracks. The push force applied to the two sides
of the concrete specimen is determined during the test and the full strain shown without fail. Figure 7 shows the
compression strength test.
Figure 7Compression test on cube
5.2 Split Tensile Strength Test
One of the fundamental and important properties that greatly affects the size and the magnitude of the cracking
structures is the tensile strength of concrete. Moreover, because of its fragile nature, the concrete is very weak in
tension. That's why. The direct tension is not expected to resist.As to the tensile strength, concrete develops cracks. The
tensile strength of concrete must also be measured in order to assess how easily the concrete components will break. In
addition, a tensile strength test is a tool for evaluating the tensile strength of the concrete cylindrical structure. The
method on the basis of the Standard Cylinder Concrete Specimen Test Method (ASTM), close to other codes such as
the IS 5816 1999. Figure 8 shows the split tensile strength test.
Figure 8 Split tensile strength on cylinder
6. TEST RESULTS
6.1 Compression Strength Test
Table 4 shows the compression strength test results.
Table 4: Compression strength test results
The above table shows that the compression strength of concrete cubes with partial replacement of natural sand by
Mersey silt gives better results when compared to normal concrete.
6.2 Split Tensile Strength
Table 5 shows the split tensile strength results.
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Table 5:Split tensile strength results
The split tensile strength of Mersey silt concrete shows considerable results when compared to conventional concrete.
7. CONCLUSION
Mersey Silt potentially offers a significant contribution in partial replacement of natural river sand in concrete. The
strength point of view varies considerably, which is critical for controlling all aggregate production processes.
From the experimental results, the following conclusions were made.
The compression strength of conventional concrete at 28 days is less when compared to Mersey silt concrete mix.
The Mersey silt concrete achieved higher split tensile strength up to 20 % replacement.
Hence, Mersey silt can be partially replaced instead of natural sand in concrete up to 20%, in order to obtain higher
strength than the conventional mix.
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Plant Waste Sewage " , International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management
(IJAIEM), Volume 6, Issue 3, March 2017 , pp. 050-057 , ISSN 2319 - 4847.
[22] T.Subramani, A. Fizoor Rahman , " An Experimental Study On The Properties Of Pet Fibre Reinforced Concrete "
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[26] T.Subramani, P.Babu, S.Priyanka , " Strength Study On Fibre Reinforced Concrete Using Palmyra Palm Fibre
Using Fem Software " , International Journal of Emerging Trends & Technology in Computer Science
(IJETTCS), Volume 6, Issue 3, May - June 2017 , pp. 198-207 , ISSN 2278-6856.
[27] T.Subramani, G.Unni Krishnan, R.Arumugam, A.Godwyn Michael Cornelies, H.Gopu , " Experimental Study
Of Quarry Sand And Rice Husk Replacing In Concrete " , International Journal of Application or Innovation in
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[28] T.Subramani, R.Sengottaiyan, K.Roop Kumar, V.Arun Kumar , S.S.Shanjay Sundara Sood , " An Expremental
Investigation On Mineral Admixture For High Perfomence Of Concrete " , International Journal of Application or
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[29] T.Subramani, M.Senthilkumar, V.Ashok Kumar, Pawan Kumar Singh, R.Silambarasan , " Experimental Study
On M-Sand With Addition Of Sugar As Admixture In Concrete " , International Journal of Emerging Trends &
Technology in Computer Science (IJETTCS), Volume 7, Issue 2, March - April 2018 , pp. 100-107 , ISSN 2278-
6856.
[30] T.Subramani, A.Fizoor Rahman, K.M.Mohamed Irfan, G.Ramajayam, Shubram Mohan , " Experimental Study
Of Applying Translucent Concrete In Green House Building Concrete Using M-Sand " , International Journal of
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[31] T.Subramani, M.Senthilkumar, G.Gopinathan, A.S.Kabil, R.Naveen Kumar , " Experimental Study On Pervious
Concrete Using Different Size Of Coarse Aggregate " , International Journal of Emerging Trends & Technology
in Computer Science (IJETTCS), Volume 7, Issue 2, March - April 2018 , pp. 126-133 , ISSN 2278-6856.
[32] T.Subramani, S.Sekar, Kuriakose saji, Syam gopalakrishnan, A.Arul prakash , " Experimental Study On
Pollution Control Concrete " , International Journal of Emerging Trends & Technology in Computer Science
(IJETTCS), Volume 7, Issue 2, March - April 2018 , pp. 149-157 , ISSN 2278-6856.
[33] T.Subramani, N.Liyamin Ahad, Eldhose Jolly, Manuel Cheriyan, S.Priyanka , " Experimental Study On
Mechanical Behavior Of Roof Panel Using Steel Fibre With Alkaline Solution " , International Journal of
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169-176 , ISSN 2278-6856.
[34] T.Subramani, S.Gunalan, Hari Prasath, K.Vasantha Sethupathi , S.Priyanka , " Experimental Investigation Of
Concrete Using Peengan Waste " , International Journal of Emerging Trends & Technology in Computer Science
(IJETTCS), Volume 7, Issue 2, March - April 2018 , pp. 208-215 , ISSN 2278-6856.
[35] T.Subramani, V. Karthick, A. Mohammed Asif, Mohammed Salman, S.Priyanka , " Experimental Study on
Hybrid Fiber Concrete With Banana And Sugarcane Fiber " , International Journal of Application or Innovation
in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM), Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2019 , pp. 200-209 , ISSN 2319 - 4847
[36] T.Subramani, Akshay Vijayan, P.Mohammed Fayas, Jestin Thomas, S.Priyanka , " Experimental Study on Flyash
and Lime With Gypsum in Concrete " , International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering &
Management (IJAIEM), Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2019 , pp. 257-268 , ISSN 2319 - 4847.
[37] T.Subramani, J.Karthick Rajan, F.Mohamed Ibrahim, K.Mano Vikaram, P.M.Rajesh , " Experimental Study on
Hybrid Fiber Concrete (Polypropylene Fiber with Basalt Fiber) " , International Journal of Application or
Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM), Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2019 , pp. 269-278 , ISSN 2319
- 4847.
[38] T.Subramani, Febin Skaria Jacob, Limil Antoney, Rahul Pillai Suresh, S.Priyanka , " Experimental Study On
Concrete With Plastic Waste And Master Gelinium " , International Journal of Application or Innovation in
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[39] T.Subramani, S.Priyanka , " Experimental Study on Research of Bricks with Copper Tailing Waste " ,
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[40] T.Subramani, S.Priyanka, K.Thirunavukkarasu , " Experimental Investigation of Concrete using Basalt Fibre And
GFRP Sheet " , International Journal of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM),
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[41] T.Subramani, J.Karthick Rajan , " Experimental Study on Hybrid Fibre Concrete " , International Journal of
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356 , ISSN 2319 - 4847.
[42] T.Subramani, J.Karthick Rajan , " Experimental Investigation Paver Block Natural Fiber " , International Journal
of Application or Innovation in Engineering & Management (IJAIEM), Volume 8, Issue 3, March 2019 , pp. 357-
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AUTHOR
Prof. Dr. T. Subramani Working as Dean of Civil Engineering in Vinayaka Missions Kirupananda Variyar
Engineering College, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamilnadu,
India. Having more than 29 years of Teaching experience in Various Engineering Colleges. He got awarded
Doctoral degree in Civil Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, got awarded his Post Graduation M.E
degree in Urban Engineering from College of Engineering, Anna University in 1992, got awarded his
graduation B.E degree in Bharathiar University in 1989. He also got awarded Post Graduation in Business
Administration - MBA from Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation,[Deemed to be University] - Salem. He
is serving as reviewer for many International Journals and also published 285 papers in International Journals.
He published 21 Indian Patents and got grant for 2 Indian Patents and 9 International Patents (Australia). He
has presented more than 100 papers in conferences, especially 70 in International and 30 National Level. He
has authored 07 books. Guided more than 259 students in PG projects. Currently he is guiding 06 Ph.D.,
Research Scholars. He is serving as examiner and Valuer for B.E & M.E Degree Theory and Practical
Examinations for Madras University, Periyar University, Anna University, Annamalai University and
Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation [Deemed to be University]. He is Question paper setter and Valuer
for UG and PG Courses of Civil Engineering in number of Universities. He is serving as Academic Council
member of VMRF(Deemed to be University) and Chairman of Board Of Studies (Civil Engineering),
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Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation [Deemed to be University]. Also he is a member of Board of studies
in Periyar University. He is Life Fellow in Institution of Engineers (India) and Institution of Valuers. Life
member in number of Technical Societies and Educational bodies like MISTE, MIGS, MIRC,ISRMTT, UWA,
Salem District Small and Tiny Association (SADISSTIA), SPC – Salem Productivity Council. He has
delivered much technical talk in various field. He is a Chartered Civil Engineer and Approved Valuer for
many banks. He is a Licensed Building Surveyor in Salem City Municipal Corporation-Salem, and Licensed
Civil Engineer in Salem Local Planning Authority- Salem. He is the recipient of many prestigious awards
S.Priyanka did her B.E. Degree in the branch of Civil Engineering in Vinayaka Missions
Kirupananda VariyarEngineering College, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (Deemed to be
University), Salem, Tamilnadu, India. She is doing M.E degree in the branch of Structural Engineering
in the department of Civil Engineering in Mahendra Engineering College, Mallasamudram, Trichengodu
Taluk, Namakkal District, TamilNadu. She published 42 papers in International Journals. She has
presented more than 13 papers in conferences, especially 08 in International and 05 National Level. She
published 09 Indian Patents and got grant for 01 Indian Patent and 01 International Patent (Australia).
She has well knowledge in AUTOCAD drawing and STAAD Pro. She received “BEST
ENGINEERING COLLEGE STUDENT AWARD” from Institution of Engineers(India), Salem local
centre on Engineers day (15.09.2018). She received “EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH IN
ENGINEERING EDUCATION AWARD” from Sozhiya Vellalar Association, Salem on VOC
Birthday function at Salem on 02.10.2018
Alwin P D Alexander did his B.E Under graduate in the branch of Civil Engineering at Vinayaka
Missions Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (Deemed
to be University) , Salem. He has well knowledge in AUTOCAD drawing. His hobbies are playing
Basketball, Hockey and Cricket
Romeo.M.Reji did his B.E Under graduate in the branch of Civil Engineering at Vinayaka Missions
Kirupananda Variyar Engineering College, Vinayaka Missions Research Foundation (Deemed to be
University) , Salem. He has well knowledge in AUTOCAD drawing. His hobbies are playing Basketball,
Hockey and Cricket
P.Narasimhan Completed his B.E Degree in the branch of Civil Engineering in VIT. He completed his
ME Degreein the branch of Environmental Engineering in V.M.K.V. Engineering College, Vinayaka
Missions Research Foundation (Deemed to be University), Salem, Tamilnadu, India. He is working as a
Assistant Engineer in Highways Department, Dharmapuri. He is doing Ph.D in the branch of Civil
Engineering in VMRF(DU). He published 10 journal publications in International Journals. He
published 08 Indian Patents.
