A STUDY ON STRENGTH AND DURABILITY OF GFRC WITH PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF CEMENT AND SAND WITH SILICA FUME AND M-SAND

This study aimed to identify on the strength and durability of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) with
partial replacement of cement and sand with silica fume and M-sand aimed to investigate the effects of
incorporating these materials on the properties of GFRC. Silica fume is a byproduct of silicon metal production,
known for its pozzolanic properties that enhance the strength and durability of concrete. Manufactured sand (Msand) is an alternative to river sand, often used in construction due to its reduced environmental impact. This
study explores how replacing traditional components with silica fume and M-sand influences the performance of
GFRC. In Mix concrete with different amount of M sand such as 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% are partially
replacement of natural sand. In Mix concrete of 0% 5% 10% 15% & 20% of Silica fume as replacement of to
improve the quality of concrete. In additional, 0.05% of glass fibers are added to concrete to create glass fiberreinforced concrete (GFRC).