Influence of fine aggregate types for the achievement of concrete quality

Abstract

Fine aggregates in the form of sand are granulated materials, which generally measure between 0.0625 to 2 millimeters. Sand as a fine aggregate mixed with cement and water becomes a concrete mixture that has a role in the strength of construction. This study aims to determine how much influence the fine aggregates or sand of four different mining sites have on the compressive strength of concrete. The method used is an experiment, based on the results of laboratory tests of compressive strength tests at the age of concrete 7, 14 and 28 days for fc’25 or 25 MPa quality concrete with a mix of designs for fine aggregates from Leles sand, Kuyamut sand, Cikamiri sand, and Cilopang sand, Garut Regency West Java Province Indonesia. The aggregates tested include moisture content, sludge content, organic content, dry saturation, waand ter absorption affects the quality of concrete and improves quality strength with the same treatment for laboratory testing. The results of the analysis with 28 days of concrete compressive strength testing obtained the achievement of the highest concrete strength, namely with Cilopang sand 27 MPa, allowed by Kuyamut sand 26 Mpa, Leles sand 25 MPa and Cikamiri sand 23 MPa. Based on the results of concrete strength testing for up to 28 days, there are three sources of fine aggregates that can reach a minimum of fc’ 25, and there is one sand source that has a compressive strength value of concrete.