EURO MED SEC 03


EFFECT OF MIX PROPORTIONS ON THE PROPERTIES OF CLSM CONTAINING RECYCLED GLASS

PRANSHOO SOLANKI


Abstract

This research examined the effect of mix proportions namely, water to cementitious (w/c) ratio and glass content, on the flowability and compressive strength of controlled low-strength (CLSM) mixtures. A total of 20 mixes containing different proportions of cement, sand, class C fly ash, coarser glass, finer glass and water were prepared and tested. Results showed that both flowability and strength are dependent on w/c ratio and type and percent of glass content. Strength of mixes containing high volume of coarser glass was found more sensitive towards w/c ratio. Further strength was found to improve with increase in finer portion of the glass powder. Density was also found to correlate well with the moisture content of CLSM specimens. Specimens with lower moisture content produced denser CLSM structure. The results of this study would be useful in establishing mix proportions for CLSM incorporating recycled glass, fly ash, sand and cement for commercial applications

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