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Volume 02, Issue 03

Published on: March 2026 2026

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF M25 GRADE CONCRETE USING MANUFACTURED SAND AS A SUSTAINABLE ALTERNATIVE TO RIVER SAND

Pradeesh K Sabarinathan R Vinoth Kumar A

Saravanan R

Department of Civil Engineering Kongunadu College of Engineering and Technologym Trichy – 621215 Tamilnadu
DOI:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.280

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The construction industry has grown rapidly in its development, and this has created a greater demand for natural river sand, hence causing a deficiency and environmental hazards. The project is focused on exploring the possibility of using Manufactured Sand (M-sand) to replace river sand completely and partially for producing M25 grade concrete. Manufactured sand is produced by crushing hard stones such as granite, and this makes it a more environmentally friendly alternative to natural sand. The study created M25 grade concrete mixtures using different ratios of manufactured sand to replace natural sand. The study team molded concrete samples to test their workability and compressive strength and total performance. The study team conducted standard tests based on Indian Standards, including slump test and compressive strength test. The study team compared results from M-sand concrete mixtures to those from conventional concrete mixtures using river sand. The results showed that the compressive strength of M-sand concrete mixtures is greater than that of conventional concrete mixtures. The angular shape and texture of M sand have assisted in improving the bond between cement paste and aggregate. This has resulted in an increase in strength. It has been observed that there is a reduction in workability. This can be controlled through mix design and use of admixtures. M sand can be used as an alternative to river sand used in M25 grade concrete.

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K, P., R, S. & A, V. K. (2026). Performance Evaluation of M25 Grade Concrete Using Manufactured Sand as A Sustainable Alternative to River Sand. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(03). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.280

K, Pradeesh, et al.. "Performance Evaluation of M25 Grade Concrete Using Manufactured Sand as A Sustainable Alternative to River Sand." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 03, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.280.

K, Pradeesh,Sabarinathan R, and Vinoth A. "Performance Evaluation of M25 Grade Concrete Using Manufactured Sand as A Sustainable Alternative to River Sand." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 03 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i3.280.

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