Replacement of aggregate to Coconut shells in RCC marking pole

Replacement of aggregate to Coconut shells in RCC marking pole.

Mrs. P.V. More

Department of Civil Engineering

K. K. Wagh Polytechnic, Nashik, India

                                  Sarthak Anil Aher                                                      Gautam Manesh Bhoi

                   Department of Civil Engineering                                      Department of Civil Engineering

K. K. Wagh Polytechnic, Nashik, India                     K. K. Wagh Polytechnic, Nashik, India

          Atharva Sanjay Chaudhari                                               Rohit Madhukar Nile

              Department of Civil Engineering                                  Department of Civil Engineering

              K. K. Wagh Polytechnic, Nashik, India                       K. K. Wagh Polytechnic, Nashik, India

Abstract

The growing need for sustainable and economically viable construction materials has prompted researchers to seek alternative aggregates in reinforced cement concrete (RCC). This research looks into the potential of using coconut shells as an alternative to conventional coarse aggregates in the manufacture of RCC marking poles. Coconut shells are lightweight, long-lasting, and readily available agricultural waste materials that present a viable alternative to minimize environmental effects and ensure sustainable construction.

The study incorporates a comparative assessment of RCC marking poles constructed from normal aggregates versus partially or wholly replaced aggregates utilizing coconut shells. Different parameters of compressive strength, durability, and cost effectiveness are determined under laboratory tests. The outcomes conclude that coconut shell aggregate demonstrates an adequate level of strength for non-structural work such as marking poles without causing any hike in overall material expense and promoting greener materialization.

The current research concludes that coconut shell RCC marking poles have the potential to act as an innovative and environmentally friendly solution to promoting waste usage and resource optimization in the building construction sector.

Keywords: RCC marking pole, coconut shell aggregate, sustainable construction, green materials, waste usage.