Use of Alccofine and Porcelain Waste Aggregate in Concrete Composite for Strength Enhancement

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 05 | Page : 23 33
    By

    Vikas,

  • B.S Walia,

  • Vanita Aggarwal,

  1. Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
  2. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
  3. Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India

Abstract

Building construction applications benefit from recent studies on alumino-silicate alkaline activation geo-polymers and their supplementary modifier alccofine as well as new process advancements characteristics including flexural strength and split tensile strength determine structural performance and durability. The construction sector utilizes supplementary cementitious materials, waste materials, and Geo Polymer Concrete (GPC) for concrete composites because it requires environmental sustainability along with better functionality and longer service life of concrete structures. This research explores the combined effect of using 16% alccofine cement replacement alongside porcelain waste aggregate as a substitute for coarse and fine aggregates at various percentages between 1% to 5% in self-compacting concrete composite(SCC). The research analyzes how varying percentages of PWA (1% to 5%) together with 16% Alccofine affect the tensile strength in split and flexural testing of SCC. The investigation determine the PWA replacement ratio which maximizes the mechanical qualities and durability of SCC to enable sustainable and long-lasting structures. Researchers created concrete composite mixes through the combination of 16% Alccofine cement substitutions with PWA that replaced coarse and fine aggregates at five different percentages between 1% and 5%. The mechanical properties strength and tensile strength were assessed by following recognized testing procedures. The researchers tested specimens through four stages of curing which lasted for 7, 28, 56 and 90 days comparing control samples with no alccofine or PWA. The combination of 16% Alccofine with 3% PWA produced the best outcomes in Geo Polymer Concrete (GPC) by strengthening both flexural and split tensile strength measurements. The composite material reached outstanding mechanical achievements and structural resilience benefits through adding 3% PWA yet replacements below this amount demonstrated minimal effect.

Keywords: Alccofine (AL), porcelain waste aggregate (PWA), self-compacting concrete composites (SCC), geo polymer concrete (GPC).

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer and Composites (jopc)]

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Vikas, B.S Walia, Vanita Aggarwal. Use of Alccofine and Porcelain Waste Aggregate in Concrete Composite for Strength Enhancement. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(05):23-33.
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Volume 13
Special Issue 05
Received 29/04/2025
Accepted 11/06/2025
Published 17/07/2025
Publication Time 79 Days
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