This paper is published in Volume-11, Issue-5, 2025
Area
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Author
Samuel Abraham D, Gururaj R, Mubarak A, Sarathy K, Vimal Singh K
Org/Univ
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Tamil Nadu, India
Pub. Date
07 November, 2025
Paper ID
V11I5-1292
Publisher
Keywords
Lightweight Concrete, Coconut Shell Aggregate, M20 Grade, Compressive Strength, Sustainable Materials.

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Samuel Abraham D, Gururaj R, Mubarak A, Sarathy K, Vimal Singh K. Experimental Investigation of Coconut Shell as a Lightweight Aggregate in Concrete, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Samuel Abraham D, Gururaj R, Mubarak A, Sarathy K, Vimal Singh K (2025). Experimental Investigation of Coconut Shell as a Lightweight Aggregate in Concrete. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 11(5) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Samuel Abraham D, Gururaj R, Mubarak A, Sarathy K, Vimal Singh K. "Experimental Investigation of Coconut Shell as a Lightweight Aggregate in Concrete." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 11.5 (2025). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

This experimental study investigates the feasibility of utilising coconut shell as a partial replacement for conventional coarse aggregates in M20 grade concrete. The aim is to evaluate the mechanical and physical properties of lightweight concrete produced using varying percentages of coconut shell aggregates (0%, 10%, 20%, and 30%). Experimental parameters such as workability, density, and compressive strength at 7, 14, and 28 days were analysed. Results indicated that a 20% replacement of coarse aggregates with coconut shells provided an optimal balance between strength and weight reduction, making it suitable for non-structural and low-load-bearing applications. The study concludes that coconut shell concrete is an eco-friendly alternative for sustainable construction practices.