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MERITS OF C4 (COATED COCONUT COVER CRUSH) BLOCK OVER AGGREGATE BLOCK


Balraj Bhaskar More1 (B.E.Civil, Pune University, Boys Hostel C, VPCOE, Baramati, Pune, India)

ABSTRACT The concrete which is noble and basic construction material is made up of basically 4 ingredients. Those ingredients are water, cement, sand and aggregate in proportion 0.5:1:2:3 respectively. The water is very essential and has no substitute but other contents that is cement, sand, and aggregate have substitutes. The cements of different types are available. The sands of different types are being used. Hereby using coconut husk coated as a substitution for aggregate blocks are made. (As the coconut husk is hard and unbreakable applying normal load thats why it can be used as aggregate substitute). We overlook coconut husk in daily life without knowing its properties and its use. As coconut husk is water absorbing fibre hence the water may degrade it and decrease its strength. Hence here using coconut-crush coating it by glass, wax and oil so that to increase its strength and decrease its water absorption. The coconut husk which we throw in garbage as a junk we can use in the concrete block production effectively without reducing its strength. The coconut husk production is in mass amount in coastal areas in the world. Therefore we can get coconut husk in large amount with lower cost than aggregate. This will make concrete block cheaper than before. These experiments carried below shows that coconut shells can be used effectively in construction. Keywords: Aggregate, Coating, Coconut-crush, Glass, Oil, Substitute, Wax 1. INTRODUCTION

The concrete block is generally made up of water, cement, sand and aggregate. However the cost of block made by coated crushed coconut husk is lower than that. The coconut husk is in abundant amount in India nearby Konkan area. Generally we through coconut husk as a junk but that junk can be used as aggregate in the concrete block preparation. The coconut husk has several properties comparably similar to the aggregate. The several methods have been adopted in this experiment to decrease its water absorption. In this paper the coconut is crushed first and certain size of coconut crush is taken for experiment. The methods used are common with unusual material. The coating materials are used by deep study. The total two types of coatings are used so that to compare the difference created by their use. The partially coated and fully coated are two types of crush
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International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), ISSN 0976 6308 (Print), ISSN 0976 6316(Online) Volume 4, Issue 4, July-August (2013), IAEME coconut shells are used. The weight of such block is also very less which will shrink the consequence of earthquake. The coconut crush used gave the incredible result against the original concrete block made. This ends with result that the coconut shells can be used as the construction material. This will undeniably generate the one more source of money for people. The wastage of coconut shells will be diminished. The cost of such blocks is lower than aggregate concrete block. Hence it is more reasonable to purchase for poor people. Lot of inventors have made blocks by using coconut husk crush. 2. MATERIAL AND METHODS 2.1 2.2 2.3.1 2.4 Properties of Materials Sieve Analysis Water Absorption Test Testing Of Compressive Test of Blocks

2.1 Properties of Materials 2.1.1 Properties of Coconut Husk (Hardness and Water Absorption) The coconut husk is fibre which tough and hard to break which make it able to bear load applied on it. It is analogous to the aggregate material which is hard and unbreakable. But the other trouble with using coconut husk as aggregate is the hardness reduces as it comes in contact with water for longer duration which usually transpires if it gets used in making of blocks. This demerit of coconut husk is because of its water absorption property which tends it to absorb water and loose its strength. This demerit is removed by coating the crushed material totally by various coatings. This will decrease rate of water absorption, making it more strengthening and stable against water absorption. 2.1.2 Properties of Spray on Glass coating The glass coating is modern way of coating using Nano technology. This coating is not harmful to the wood substance which is being coated. It does not affect its genuine properties. Making coconut shell more strong and increasing its life. This type of is generally used for furniture. 2.1.3 Properties of Oil coating This type of coating is done by keeping coconut crush in the oil for 12 hours so that it will absorb oil and get fixed inside. This will compact the previous openings and will hinder water absorption. Ramblingly increases strength of block. This kind of coating is easy than others and cheaper. 2.1.4 Properties of Wax Wax is the good adhesive and coating material. The wax also acts as binder as well as coating material. The cost of wax is also low and available in market in abundant amount. Hence wax is very useful in preparing coating around the coconut crush. 2.2 Sieve Analysis Aim- Analysis of coconut crush passing through sieves. Apparatus-Sieve, Container, Weighing Machine Procedure- Take the sample of coconut crushes of specific weight. Arrange sieves from small size to large size.Fix the container at the bottom. Drop the sample from upper sieve that of large size.Separate sieves and take the weight of sample collected in each sieve.It should of size in between 6mm to 12mm.
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International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), ISSN 0976 6308 (Print), ISSN 0976 6316(Online) Volume 4, Issue 4, July-August (2013), IAEME Observation The table shows percentage passing through different sieves. Total weight of sample taken= 1200gm Observation Table 1 Sieve Size(mm) 0.0 4.0 6.3 8.0 9.5 10.6 12.5 16 Passed crush(gm.) 00 39 113 257 293 358 87 53 Percentage passing through each sieve (%) 0% 3.25% 9.41% 21.41% 24.41% 29.83% 7.25% 4.33% Cumulative Passed Crush(gm.) 00 39 152 409 702 1060 1147 1200 Cumulative percentage (%) 0% 3.25% 12.66% 34.083% 58.5% 88.3% 95.58% 100%

Graphical Representation The fig.1 elaborates the idea about size of crush material being used for testing. In the graph it can be easily identified that the maximum amount of crush amount is in between size 8 to 10.6 mm.Hence average size of crush material used is in between 8 to 10.6 mm. The same size of aggregate is used in while road construction or other constructions. The graph elaborates the idea about size of crush material being used for testing. In the graph it can be easily identified that the maximum amount of crush amount is in between size 8 to 10.6 mm. hence average size of crush material used is in between 8 to 10.6 mm. Percentage passing
120 100 80 60 Percentage passing 40 20 0 0 4 6.3 8 9.5 10.6 12.5 16

Fig. 1-Percentage passing of coconut crush from different sized sieves The same size of aggregate is used in while road construction or other constructions.This kind of size is used to avoid the curvature shaped husk to introduce into the block and disturb its structure. The obscure nature of coconut crush may be avoided by making its both faces soft by friction action.
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International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), ISSN 0976 6308 (Print), ISSN 0976 6316(Online) Volume 4, Issue 4, July-August (2013), IAEME 2.3 Water Absorption Test Aim- To compare water absorption between simple coconutscrushes material and coated coconut crush material. Apparatus- Coconut crush, Wax, Oil, Weighing machine, Container. Introduction- The coconut husk is water absorbing organic material which effect on the strength of block made by it. Hence before using it in block preparation the crushed coconut shells are kept in the water for 1 hour. After that the coconut shells are kept in the open to remove water from it by evaporation. The absorption of the material is based on coating percentage that is how much area of crushed coconut shell is coated to resist water absorption. The following table shows the absorption of water by coated coconut crush. Procedure-Coconut crush with different coatings are prepared. The Simple coconut crush, wax coated coconut cover crush sample, oil coated coconut cover crush sample and glass coated coconut cover crush sample taken in equal amount as shown in observation table.Weight of each sample is taken so that to avoid error. Sample is then kept in containers separately and with proper identification mark. The container is filled with equal water amount. The sample is kept in the water for an hour. Each sample is taken out of container and then weighed W2. Sample is kept in the oven under 100oc and cooled after in air. Weight is measured that is W1. Readings are noted and water absorption is calculated by following formula. The Percentage of Water absorption = 100 (W2-W1)/W1 Or Simply Water absorption is calculated as =100 (weight after- weight before)/weight before Observation Observation Table 2 Type of sample Simple coconut crush Wax coated crush Oil coated crush Glass coated crush Weight before 183 185 185 185 Weight after 220 214 215 190

Calculation Simple Coconut Crush- 100 (220-183)/183 =20.21% Wax C4 Sample- 100 (214-185)/185 = 15.67% Oil C4 Sample- 100 (215-185)/185 = 16.2% Spray On Glass C4 Sample- 100 (190-185)/185 = 2.7% Result Result Table 3. Type Of Sample Simple Coconut Crush Wax C4 Sample Oil C4 Sample Spray On Glass C4 Sample % Water Absorption 20.21 15.67 16.2 2.7

(The above Result Table.3 illustrate that water absorption of spray on glass c4sample is very less which is most useful material for preparing block with sufficient strength and then wax then oil coatings can be effectually used.)
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% Water Absorption
25 20 15 10 5 0 Simple Oil coated Wax coated Glass costed coconut coconut coconut coconut cover crush cover crush cover crush cover crush

% Water Absorption

Fig,2. Variation of absorption of water by different types of coated coconut crushes

The Fig.2 elucidates the variation of water absorption of coconut crush with material coated around it. Which directly represent that water absorption though glass coated coconut cover crush is too low and hence it can be used meritoriously than other coating. The wax coating has also shown good result as compared to its cost in the market. Hence wax is also a coat while preparing blocks. 2.4 Testing Of Blocks by STM Aim-Test for strength of blocks by STM Material- Coconut crush, coated coconut cover crush by wax, coated coconut cover crush by oil, coated coconut cover crush by glass Cement 53 grade, Sand Size of block prepared is 1064 cm3 Procedure The 4 types of blocks for three readings on 7th, 14th and 28th day are prepared. The first block using simple coconut crush is prepared. Coconut crush is used as a substitution for aggregate. The materials water, cement, sand and coconut crush in proportion 0.5:1:2:3 are mixed and block is made. The second block is made by following sameprocedure but by using wax coated coconut cover crush. The same proportion is used. The third block is made by using oil coated coconut cover crush with same ingredients and same proportion as in 1st step. The fourth type is normal concrete block made by water, cement, sand, aggregate with same proportion that is 0.5:1:2:3 respectively. These buckets are made to compare its strength with other blocks made up of crushed coconut. Total 12 blocks of size 1064 cm3 are prepared by using above techniques. The blocks are kept in the water so for sufficient curing. The curing makes blocks stronger. A day before testing one block of each is removed and kept for drying so that to gain strength. The readings are taken on 7th, 14th and 28th day. The strength of the blocks after observed after testing is given in the following observation table.

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International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), ISSN 0976 6308 (Print), ISSN 0976 6316(Online) Volume 4, Issue 4, July-August (2013), IAEME Observation Observation Table 4 Day of Testing 7th day 14th day 28th day Simple Coconut Crushed Block(KN) 77.9 91 109.7 Wax C4 Block(KN) Oil C4 block(KN) Glass C4 Block(KN) Aggregate Concrete Block(KN) 69.5 95 140.3

62 98.6 147.4

53 92.1 115.7

80 117.5 161.3

Terms used in Observation Table 4 Simple coconut crushed blocks- blocks prepared by using simple coconut crush material. Wax coated coconut cover crush block- Blocks prepared by using coconut crush which is coated by wax. Oil coated coconut cover crush block- Blocks prepared by using coconut crush which is coated by oil. Glass coated coconut cover crush Block- Block prepared by coating crushed coconut husk by spray on glass coating. Aggregate concrete block- Blocks prepared by using aggregate material. Result The Fig.3 shows the comparison between compressive strength of blocks made simple coconut crush, wax coated coconut crush, oil coated coconut crush and glass coated coconut cover crush. The glass coated coconut cover crush block has greatest strength amongst all of them. Then wax coated coconut cover crush blocks and then blocks made by simple coconut crush. In this test oil coated coconut cover crush blocks failed to maintain strength as it did in other tests.
400 350 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 Simple Oil coated Wax coated Glass coated Aggregate coconut coconut coconut coconut concrete crush block cover crush cover crush cover crush block block block block 28th day 14th day 7th day 0th day

Fig.3.Graph of comparison between compressive strength of various blocks This anomalous behaviour of this block might be due to its non-sticky nature and lack of binding nature. Hence this concludes that the use of glass coated coconut cover crush blocks and wax coated coconut cover crush blocks have better strength than aggregate blocks.
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International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology (IJCIET), ISSN 0976 6308 (Print), ISSN 0976 6316(Online) Volume 4, Issue 4, July-August (2013), IAEME 3. CONCLUSION 3.1 Advantages The coconut husk is available in abundant amount hence no question of deficiency if it is used in the blocks.Although coconut is fibre have lower strength than aggregate coating it by various polymers and other adhesive binders it gives better result than aggregate as shown in observation table no.4. The C4 block production will give coconut producer new source of money which will indirectly reduce paucity. This will indirectly help to development of the country.Wastage of coconut husk will be ceased as it will be the source of money. Aggregate which we take out from the crust of earth makes the crust loose and decrease the stability of earth which will automatically get discontinued if we begin production of C4 block. This will be environment friendly and will reduce pollution. The coatings like glass, wax etc. easily available in the market hence easy to get raw material. The cost of these kinds of blocks is lower than aggregate concrete blocks which will be good for middle class people.C4 blocks are light and hence will cause less damage in the times of earthquake. Coconut husk which is wood fibre absorbs sound if used in large amount. 3.2 Application These blocks are light weight and have more compressive strength than aggregate concrete block hence can be used in the small structures effectively. These blocks does not cause huge damage to the people like aggregate blocks cause hence can be used at earthquake prone zone. Coconut husk is available mostly at coastal area. The countries like Africa, India, America have large coastal area hence it will be advantageous there. The c4 blocks can be used in rural constructions as its cost is low. It can be used to construct residential buildings up to certain fixed height.C4 blocks can be used for protection walls around building. The coconut is sound absorbing up to certain extent hence C4 blocks also acts as sound absorber if used in extended amount. This property of C4 blocks making its wide use in theatres etc. 3.3 Final Conclusion The blocks made by spray on glass coated coconut crushed material and wax coated coconut crush material have more strength and lighter weight than blocks made by aggregate. On the other hand the cost of C4 blocks is also lower than aggregate concrete block. These blocks must be used at earthquake sensitive areas. The rural areas where aggregate material is difficult to manage C4 blocks will be always beneficial. Hence C4 blocks are more reasonable and more beneficial in construction than concrete blocks. 5. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I appreciate from the bottom of my heart to Mr Dhanraj More for helping me in Testing of Blocks by STM experiment. Special thanks to Professor Shimphale for allowing me to use STM while testing. 4. REFERENCES [1] Chandramouli K., Srinivasa Rao P., Pannirselvam N., Seshadri Sekhar T.and Sravana P. APRIL 2010, STRENGTH PROPERTIES OF GLASS FIBRE CONCRETE VOL. 5, NO. 4, APRIL 2010 ISSN 1819-6608 ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences S.D.K.G Singhapura, M.A.P. Perera, P.G.S. Chathushka, G.H.M.J Subashi De Silva,In 2010, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Ruhuna. Investigation on Compressive strength of masonry blocks manufactured using Crushed Coconut Shells.
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