The Comparative Study Analysis of Concrete Strength Using Lateritic Sand And River Sand as Fine Aggregates
Uzoukwu C. S.1*, Abaraogu J. U. 1, Urama I. I. 1, Uche C. J. 1, Odogwu E. 1
Abstract
This study presents the Comparative Analysis of Concrete Strength using Lateritic sand and River sand as fine aggregates. Concrete mixes were designed with varying proportions of the two sands, and standard tests were conducted to access workability and Compressive strength at curing ages of 7, 14, and 28 days. The strength development of both aggregate types was analyzed and compared to evaluate differences in performance. Results showed that while River sand concrete generally achieved higher compressive strength, Lateritic sand concrete exhibited satisfactory strength gains with increasing curing age. The findings demonstrate that Lateritic sand can serve as a viable partial of full replacement for River sand in structural concrete, offering a sustainable alternative in regions where River sand is scarce or costly.
Keywords:
Lateritic sand concrete, River sand, Fine aggregate
