The project purpose was to test the usability of seashell waste in concrete. Testing consisted of eight mix proportions that contained conch or oyster shells. Shells were used as a substitute for 10% or 25% sand, and 5% cement powder pending the mix proportion. Four mixes contained vinegar treated shells to determine if that affected the strength. Mixes were all compared to the control and each other through a series of tests including: 3-point bend, compressive, split-tensile, and shrinkage.

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Creator

• Barker, Stephen David
• McGillicuddy, Lawrence Patrick
• Love, Timothy James
• Milazzo, Edward Joseph

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-032615-131659

Advisor

• Sakulich, Aaron R.
• Rahbar, Nima

Year

• 2015

Date created

• 2015-03-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright